COUNTERFEIT leupold scopes
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Absolutely not ! Who cares if they knew or not ?
The store will not be able to create distance for them self re sale of used goods! Out them now!! They should have perform due diligence with regards to used products being sold under their banner! They are just as liable for the fake item!!!!!!
Korth Group Ltd
Regular
We have encountered two recent fakes that were purchased from reputable gun shops - both cases were used rifle/scope combos traded in to the shops, then re-sold as they arrived. Counter staff didn't catch the scopes were fake, so the scopes were re-sold unknowingly.
Refer to the list we posted above for what to look for - the fakes are close, but enough differences still set them apart from the real thing.
KGL
Refer to the list we posted above for what to look for - the fakes are close, but enough differences still set them apart from the real thing.
KGL
I forgot all about this thread.
I didn't start the thread to destroy the reputation of a store, (incase it was an honest mistake), but to warn others of the fake scopes that are out there, so they didn't also get burned like I did.
The final outcome was the store reimbursed me $300....and took the fake scope. The gun sales part of the store has since gone out of business. It was Eagle Industries in Vernon BC.
I didn't start the thread to destroy the reputation of a store, (incase it was an honest mistake), but to warn others of the fake scopes that are out there, so they didn't also get burned like I did.
The final outcome was the store reimbursed me $300....and took the fake scope. The gun sales part of the store has since gone out of business. It was Eagle Industries in Vernon BC.
There was some warning story years ago about legit gun stores that sold a high dollar scope, only to have the customer return it within a few days under a 30 day return policy, but swapped in a counterfit...
One business who was apparently reputable got pinched on this "swap scam" as they then sold the high dollar box with counterfit scope to a customer later at full value and the customer figured it out and lost their marbles.
This is dangerous to business owners too. Even from a reputable business we should consider opening the box in the store and examining it or taking a snapshot of the scope with serial number at the cashiers till. I take pictures of reciepts as they are often honoured for warranty etc. and I can't be bothered to keep reciepts.
One business who was apparently reputable got pinched on this "swap scam" as they then sold the high dollar box with counterfit scope to a customer later at full value and the customer figured it out and lost their marbles.
This is dangerous to business owners too. Even from a reputable business we should consider opening the box in the store and examining it or taking a snapshot of the scope with serial number at the cashiers till. I take pictures of reciepts as they are often honoured for warranty etc. and I can't be bothered to keep reciepts.
NZClaybuster
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
Leupold has an info page about this on their website.
Just last week a Seller on another large trading website (GP) reported the sale of 2 Leupold "copies" - visually they had all the obvious counterfeit mistakes.
There are some good videos on Youtube on how to recognize the fakes.
If you google this you will see that it is not an offence to possess these for personal use but apparently it is unlawful to sell/re-sell.
Anyway, any person or retailer involved in this should get ratted-out for it - shut the ripoff artists down.
A few weeks ago I bought a used Leupold from a reputable person but I wanted to check so I called Leupold.
They were very helpful and everything checked out good.
Buyer beware - do your homework.
Just last week a Seller on another large trading website (GP) reported the sale of 2 Leupold "copies" - visually they had all the obvious counterfeit mistakes.
There are some good videos on Youtube on how to recognize the fakes.
If you google this you will see that it is not an offence to possess these for personal use but apparently it is unlawful to sell/re-sell.
Anyway, any person or retailer involved in this should get ratted-out for it - shut the ripoff artists down.
A few weeks ago I bought a used Leupold from a reputable person but I wanted to check so I called Leupold.
They were very helpful and everything checked out good.
Buyer beware - do your homework.
- Location
- Western Manitoba
My next door neighbour came over with a Zeiss scope to mount on a Ruger Model 77 in 22-250 Rem that he had. I noticed several features about that scope that indicated it was a fake. I told the neighbour - he said to install it anyways. He is very pleased with how it works - so much so that he went back to the source and got another one - and had me install that one on his other 22-250 rifle. So, some gun owners only look at the price paid and decide the scope is "good enough" for them. I would not be able to prove these are poorer performers than "real" Zeiss scopes, but it is his money and what he paid for them.
I dont look at Leopold scopes on this site.
Years ago, it was discovered that members here bought a number of fake ones and then participated in a discussion about them and then low and behold those very same members posted them for sale (after the discussion died down and went down the memory hole) and there was no mention that they were fake.
...and some if you complain about the shenanigans on funpost and how this place would never ever, ever, cross your heart, have it happen here. Sheesh.
Years ago, it was discovered that members here bought a number of fake ones and then participated in a discussion about them and then low and behold those very same members posted them for sale (after the discussion died down and went down the memory hole) and there was no mention that they were fake.
...and some if you complain about the shenanigans on funpost and how this place would never ever, ever, cross your heart, have it happen here. Sheesh.
I know its an old post but people need to realize how many fakes are out there. I had a dealing in the spring with a local seller on G-P. I had actually dealt with him a few times in the past and had nothing but good deals with him. He posted an as new VX-Freedom 2-7x33 rimfire for $250 without the box. I made him an offer of $200 which he responded back with a yes. I ended up meeting him that same afternoon and purchased it. After a couple hours of owning it I got a little nervous about what a good deal I got on it. I also have a 3-9 model which is about 10 years old and started comparing the differences on it which there were quite a few design changes, the more I looked at it the worse I felt. First thing Monday morning I called Leupold and they confirmed it was a genuine item. What a load off of my mind!
FatCatsDad
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Yup, I have one mounted on a 10-22.
I have bought three copies, 1 of Zeiss and 2 of Leopold, for under $100 they are excellent scopes equal to the 3500 Elites and Revolutions.
Side by side with a real Leupold the differences are easy to spot , lettering, placement of zoom numbers, shape of turret caps and label quality on box.
People need to be aware of all types of fakes.
Currently be wary of anyone selling 10oz Royal Canadian Mint Silver bars at or below spot.
You'd be surprised at what can be bought on DH GATE, TEMU, ALI EXPRESS, WISH etc, and gets delivered with no issues.
An acquaintance bought a "Rolex" for around $100 and beside mine it looks identical.
Other than the movement, it sweeps rather than ticks, its impossible for the average user, passerby to tell them apart
