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I am always looking for factory wood stocks!
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I was offered a few Mark4’s 2 years ago and went to check them out. They were in a white “Leupold” box and the front bell was machined at an angle. I asked the seller where he got them, and he beamed and said what a deal he got on them from wish.com…
I don’t believe he knew they were counterfeit at the time. He was upset (not with me) when I explained to him they were fakes. They also had SN’s with only numbers… the fakers are getting smarter.
Sorry for your swindling👎🏻
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Thanks for the heads up! The gold ring and letters just don't add up.
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FYI, both have the same serial number so I suspect that whole batch does. It may be worth keeping a picture of that serial number to reference.
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I purchased two in one week off Gunbroker last summer. Both where VX3 3.5-10. Luckily both very reputable sellers that where mortified they where duped and never meant to dupe anyone. They refunded me 100%. Another big tell is the power adjustment knob is plastic, and it moves a slight amount back and forth. Thanks for posting. Really stinks that you gotten taken advantage of.
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I came very close to buying a Swarovski from a reputable GS in northern WI...couple years ago. As I played around with it a blue reticle turned up.
The owner was pretty surprised. I asked him if he bought it in a bar.
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Is it true that the gloss ones are not fakes yet? I stay away from matte used ones, I’ll just buy new if I need one for this reason.
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🤬 thanks for letting us know.
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Sorry to Hear this Sir! Hate a scammer / thief!
I probably picked a bad time to list a Leupold… Ha!
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Sorry to Hear this Sir! Hate a scammer / thief!
I probably picked a bad time to list a Leupold… Ha! I would have ZERO concerns buying one from you! None what so ever.
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Leupold powers up to the right. Knock offs power up to the left. Simple difference
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On every counterfeit Leupold I have seen, the power ring is backwards like the one shown in the picture.
Also, the turret caps are higher.
This one also shows a Roman numeral on the objective bell, not a 3i.
I have seen VX2 on the bottom of turret and a VX-II on the bell.
Mil-dot reticle is another red flag.
Last edited by rmb721; 03/24/24.
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Adjustment caps are larger on knock offs won't interchange. Leupold is smaller diameter
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Is it true that the gloss ones are not fakes yet? I stay away from matte used ones, I’ll just buy new if I need one for this reason. Gloss ones are genuine. Ive never seen one faked
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Mount one and shoot it! Report back please.
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Mount one and shoot it! Report back please. Not a chance. In a twist of fate, the guy that sold them to me turns out to be a member here. I just want my money back and he can stick his counterfeit scopes where the sun doesn't shine. I will see if he responds to my PM.
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Where did you purchase them from so we know where to avoid?
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Where did you purchase them from so we know where to avoid? It was at a local gun show. The guy is also a member here, as well as sells on eBay and Gunbroker. I sent him a PM asking what his reputation was worth but he just read it and deleted it.
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Where did you purchase them from so we know where to avoid? It was at a local gun show. The guy is also a member here, as well as sells on eBay and Gunbroker. I sent him a PM asking what his reputation was worth but he just read it and deleted it. Oh no….. I’m so sorry for your misfortune.
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