Well I took my mela out for a proper session and inevitably one of the 2 handle bearings crumbled. This involved me pulling it apart, measuring it up and purchasing a better one off eBay.
I could of sent it back to Krap king but by the time it would of taken for correspondence I simply measured and ordered a new bearing.
For those that are interested the bearing size is 7x11x3.
Other then the drama seems like a nice reel. I also fixed the back play issue. The little spring needed tightening.
Regarding brand name, I am a daiwa supporter, it's my makita, my Toyota, my Quintrex.
But I don't mind crossing the skeptical bridge and trying new krap.