Rifle Scopes Leupold, real or another fake?

[sr15match]

I came across this Leupold on GB and at first I though ok, I'll keep an eye on it. Then looking over the pictures it seems a little suspect. The white lettering on the objective ring and the serial number have me wondering till a call to Leupold can verify good or not.

What do you guys think?
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=123561641

 

[Mumbles]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

Fake, no gold medallion on the parallax knob

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

Fake

 

[hippy9835]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

serial number 8888SC = FAKE plus you can see it is a two piece tube.

 

[hunter223]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

fake. numbers on knobs laid over, writing on black ring on objective is white not black stamped in, no gold medallion. plus, it just looks like a cheap knock-off DO NOT BUY IT.

 

[19Scout77]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

http://www.leupold.com/tactical/resources/counterfeit-warning/

 

[rcnpthfndr]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

heres the warning from leupold

http://www.leupold.com/corporate/resources/counterfeit-warning/

 

[marku]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

FAKE.

 

[USGUNWORKS]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

super awesome rings though

 

[81sfo]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

super fake mk4!dont buy it.

 

[ArcticLight]

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Fake - look at the serial #

 

[TDR911]

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Great info link by rcnpthfndr . Its amazing how many scammers there are out there. But only from a reputable dealer. if it a really good deal. It probably is not.

 

[sr15match]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

As I thought, I just wanted to pull you guys in, hopefully enough people will send emails to the seller that he/she will pull the auction.

 

[neutronics]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

Hah! I used to work for ATN as a sales rep (cheap Chinese optics). Once you've seen one Chinese scope you've seen them all. Everyone else has already pointed out the hallmarks on this one. Only thing I can add is next time you're at the gun show, go to the table that sells the cheap Chinese glass and give each scope a good look. You'll start to get a feel for the design commonalities... you'll find that these apply to ALL Chinese scopes.

Just try not to walk away with one to put on the 10/22. ;-)

 

[PLeighton]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

FWIW

Notified GunBroker.

Would hate to see anyone buy that thing at that price thinking it was real!

 

[19Scout77]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

My guess is that the bidder grendelfan is a fake who bids to lend a little credibility to the ad.

 

[hilbillee]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

I would bet the seller fits that also. Just look at the handle.

 

[sr15match]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

I emailed the seller and he has responded. Hopefully he pulls the auction.

 

[sr15match]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

Buyer is going to pull the auction. We'll see.

 

[PLeighton]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

Just checked,

Auction is closed...

 

[9H_Cracka]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

He relisted it as a fake.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=123575308

 

[TDR911]

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Keep up the good work. Next he will be on EBay.

 

[PLeighton]

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LOL!!!
That one is closed down now too...

 

[19Scout77]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

That is just plain stupid.

Yes, I sold goods that infringed Leupold's Trademark.

Yes, at the time I sold the goods I was fully aware of the infringement--if you don't believe me, check out my two for sale listings on Gunbroker. Heck I even told everyone that the item was fake. What....that's not good for my case?....duh!?!?!?

 

[Metalhead0483]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 19Scout77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is just plain stupid.

Yes, I sold goods that infringed Leupold's Trademark.

Yes, at the time I sold the goods I was fully aware of the infringement--if you don't believe me, check out my two for sale listings on Gunbroker. Heck I even told everyone that the item was fake. What....that's not good for my case?....duh!?!?!? </div></div>

Lol. Lupy needs to start taking these loosers to court...

"your honor, we are here today because the defendant was being criminally stupid"

 

[ArcticLight]

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I just turned that auction in as a fraud.

He relisted it at $149, I've seen em for $50 on e-bay so he KNEW.

He KNEW.....that is fraud.

Is there no honor anymore?

 

[Doug Shooter]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

Its a fake but a pretty good one at that! I bet someone will think they are getting a steal!!!

 

[Metalhead0483]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArcticLight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Is there no honor anymore? </div></div>

Not in those circles I guess... Damned shame. I really think that Leupold needs to crack down on the fakes. Maybe work with Customs to stop the importation...

 

[One-Eyed Jack]

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If Customs would confiscate these fake scopes from sellers, then they would think twice about selling them as Leupolds. Even the local police can confiscate knockoff purses and clothing, so why not scopes?

 

[hunter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dr. Phil</div><div class="ubbcode-body">FWIW

Notified GunBroker.

Would hate to see anyone buy that thing at that price thinking it was real! </div></div>

haha, me too!! cant stand to see anybody making money off one of these

 

[Metalhead0483]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: One-Eyed Jack</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If Customs would confiscate these fake scopes from sellers, then they would think twice about selling them as Leupolds. Even the local police can confiscate knockoff purses and clothing, so why not scopes?

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Customs has no authority once the scopes make it into the US, but they sure can stop them from being imported. IPR (International Property Rights) enforcement is a big part of what they do, especially when the item being ripped off is a product of the USA...

 

[Charliehorse794]

Re: Leupold, real or another fake?

That scope is so fake it is blatent.