Lucky, I've seen it happen that way a hundred times.  :'(

I ordered a Johnny Morris Signature baitcast reel with my BPS gift cards that I got for Christmas.  I bought it for $134.99 and had been watching it for months to see if it dropped any further.  I noticed that they came out with another Johnny Morris reel that isn't the "Signature" reel or Elite reel.  The introduction of another Johnny Morris reel that is entry level doesn't fit the product category.  It was a bad decision and causes confusion.  It didn't affect my purchase but I did notice it.

I bought this reel today.  Havent gotten to fish it yet, so I dont have much to say on it.  I can however respond to the comment about BPS workers not acting correctly.  I was helped by a very nice man, who was very explanatory, kind, and polite.  I have never owned a baitcasting reel before, and he explained to me how to set and work the brakes.  The reel runs very smoothly, from what I can tell, and I'm sure it will live up to its $80 potential.  BPS was running a special, and they threw in a pole for free.  Overall I think it was a good buy, but I will agree that it's not the same reel as the $180 reels.

I have had to learn the hard way that Store Brands are not going to be the quality for the long haul. I bought 2 Cabelas Prodigy Baitcasters and they did not last, I bought a JM Signature Series with 10 bearings. After the purchase I was told it would soon develop thumb bar problems--it did. Since those mistakes I stick to Shimano Calais for my baitcasters and have had nothing but a good experience and reliable reels. With store brands you never know what you will get, with a regular brand regardless of price you know what you are getting.

 I am fortutante enough , thanks to our flea market and a friend close by to now have all four of my Baitcasting rigs Hooked up with my favorite Baitcaster; PFLUEGER TRIONS. Before I could have afforded this my staples were;

Cabelas Prodigy's

Cabelas TX

BPS Pro Qualifiers

BPS Extremes

 all were enjoyable reels, that took a beating  and are now still being used by other memebers on this forum