Did I get ripped off?
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captainamazing
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Well great. Either I have a piece of $hit knockoff or I have a over priced piece of $hit.
Having a logo rub off in the rain doesn't make it a P.O.S.
Was one of the best race holsters i have ever owned and would still run it
Went with bladetech kydex, scratches the gun but enables the use of a scoop draw technique
Was one of the best race holsters i have ever owned and would still run it
Went with bladetech kydex, scratches the gun but enables the use of a scoop draw technique
captainamazing
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Why worry about the logo, you want to be a walking billboard
then again, some want to look that way, I guess
Its a strong indication of sub par workmanship but keep jerking yourself off bud
captainamazing
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UPDATE:
I called Ghost International this morning and told them my issues. They told me that the manufacturer has made runs of products with really cheap paint that flakes off easily and that have some heavier machine markings. I told him I wasn't that concerned with the logo I just wanted to make sure Tenda did get a run of counterfeit holsters. He told me that Tenda is a distributor for Ghost. He also offered to send me a textured plate that sticks on the front of the holster that looks like the original ones did.
To be clear I dont mean to impugn Tenda in anyway. For example: a couple mainstream distributors of Leupold got a run of off-shore knock offs and had to issue a recall on tons of scopes to no fault of their own. I'm just really leary of fake junk. Ghost was fantastic to deal with.
I called Ghost International this morning and told them my issues. They told me that the manufacturer has made runs of products with really cheap paint that flakes off easily and that have some heavier machine markings. I told him I wasn't that concerned with the logo I just wanted to make sure Tenda did get a run of counterfeit holsters. He told me that Tenda is a distributor for Ghost. He also offered to send me a textured plate that sticks on the front of the holster that looks like the original ones did.
To be clear I dont mean to impugn Tenda in anyway. For example: a couple mainstream distributors of Leupold got a run of off-shore knock offs and had to issue a recall on tons of scopes to no fault of their own. I'm just really leary of fake junk. Ghost was fantastic to deal with.
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- Richmond, BC
There's a sponsoring vendor that has been known for selling knockoffs, but they should be indicating that it is not authentic. This particular vendor has also been known to use the name of the original for comparison, but last time I checked, they removed the name of the original from the product description when they got some heat from it.
Most vendors here are very reputable though, have you had any word from yours?
Most vendors here are very reputable though, have you had any word from yours?
Ghost stands behind their product. I had my inner belt start to not stay closed. They sent me a brand new double belt including the inner belt for free. I'm fairly happy with my experience with ghost.
captainamazing
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Dont see a need to call Tenda at this point. Ghost took the rap for the run of sub-par holsters and did their best to rectify the issue. It works fine and confirmed its legit. Just disappointed on finished product as I expected more from such a reputable company.
I don't think its a matter of flashy logo's on a product. But why would a manufacturer make an obviously cheaper run of a product ? Did they change the description or lower the price ? I really don't think everything is above board here. I would ask for a refund . It just seems off. I deal direct with Double Alpha. Check them out. Then decide.
I wouldn't accept the cover-up, they knew of the issue. Demand the QUALITY product you bought in to (Bet they will replace it).
They probably outsourced some if not all the manufacturing, simple economics. Build a reputation of a quality product, charge a premium rate. get a good reputation. Ride on the reputation using inferior manufacturing and parts. fix those ONLY of people that bring up the issue. They know exactly what they are doing.
you don't see Dillon or Hornaday have quality issues.
They probably outsourced some if not all the manufacturing, simple economics. Build a reputation of a quality product, charge a premium rate. get a good reputation. Ride on the reputation using inferior manufacturing and parts. fix those ONLY of people that bring up the issue. They know exactly what they are doing.
you don't see Dillon or Hornaday have quality issues.
captainamazing
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Yeah madcow put is as accurately as you can. Funny, since this morning most of the G has flaked off. I know have a HOST holster.
I am starting Steel Challenge pretty soon. I may just have to keep it and call this a lesson learned.
Northaways
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Your Ghost holster is NOT a knockoff! Looks exactly like mine! In fact both of mine which I bought at FOC. Same bag, label and logo! Great holsters, really happy with both of mine!
And Wen and Steve at Tenda are stand up folks and am sure they would not jeoproridize their rep with knock off products.
Once again, product quality based on ability to keep logo printed on
Just shoot your gun and use your holster
Expect your trigger guard finish to use on your gun using this holster, this is normal and your gun is not crap if this happens
Just shoot your gun and use your holster
Expect your trigger guard finish to use on your gun using this holster, this is normal and your gun is not crap if this happens
FreedomIsn'tFree
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I would be a little PO'ed about this myself. When I purchase something, because it is supposed to be good quality, I expect quality on everything about it. If a person decides to sell in the future the resale price has went down because of the quality control issues.
Email them with your concerns. They may o may not provide a r placement with an exchange after the fact. They DO stand behind their products.
captainamazing
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Ive had great experiences with Tenda. Read my previous post. I did not accuse them of selling counterfeit items but I was concerned that something this unrefined may be a knockoff that one of their suppliers gave them. There are other retailers on CGN that have been known to unabashedly sell fake items at full price.
Ghost took responsibility for more recent productions of less then stellar quality holsters.
