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All the other Leupold "fakes" that I have ever seen, the serial number is all numbers, no letters. It appears there is a fresh counterfeit out there or at least new to me. I got screwed on a pair of them and both have the same serial number. I am only posting this in hopes that other members don't get screwed too.

Thanks 160

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👎🏻

Thanks for the heads up! The gold ring and letters just don't add up.

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.

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.

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.

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.

🤬 thanks for letting us know.

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.

Leupold powers up to the right. Knock offs power up to the left. Simple difference

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.

Adjustment caps are larger on knock offs won't interchange. Leupold is smaller diameter

Gloss ones are genuine. Ive never seen one faked

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.

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.

Reupold!

Oh no….. I’m so sorry for your misfortune.