Bulge in my Rope??

[cookiecutter]

I just purchased an Edelweiss Ally 70 m rope. I opened it up and there is a small bulge about 8 ft from the end. Is this a sign of problems to come, or problems throughout the rope? I'm new to climbing, so please excuse my noobness

[denaliguide]

bulges or localized stiffness beneath the core is not usually a good sign. i would try to take it back, if it unused.

[Ryebrye]

If its unused, take it back for sure.

If it is used, chop it off a little below the bulge and you will be fine. The only reason I could ever see to buy a 70m rope is if I planned to cut from the ends of it when it got dinged anyway... so you can have an early start on chopping off the bad parts.

[cookiecutter]

thanks for the advice. I hadn't used it so I sent it back. I will go through the local climbing shop from now on