Scoopa
Tim
Found this on youtube today. Fake garrett pro-pointers. Watch the video and beware! Usual story- coming out of China and ripping people off.
Fake Garrett Pro Pointers and detectors - Beware!
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yeah Redfin, Alli Express is where alot of the fake GPX 5000 were being sold! Hey Nugget I also thought the same until I heard what he paid for it. ($59) and that's shipped. Appears it's now the turn of Garrett to protect their good name and reputation.
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Tim
Also Nugget, I tested my Pro-Pointer and I can detect a 20 cent coin out to 8.5-9cm from the tip (Air test). The guy in the clip is only getting about 2cm detection from the tip. They're just not up to standard mate.
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Tim
I agree Nugget but what about this on Ali Express. Minelab GPX 5000 for $820 or a GPX4500 for $360 delivered! The just don't give a s..t do they! Also noticed some Garrett 250's on there as well. The AT Gold & Pro's will be next.
I just received a new garrett today. It is a FAKE. How do i know. Turn on. 1 beep. Not 2 only detects while moving. I have contacted the seller telling them of my findings requesting a full refund. Should i destroy the fake so it cant be resold.
Bad luck Dave. I would keep it. Any other way to tell it apart from a real one? Should we be warned about the seller? Is he selling others? Ebay or elsewhere?
Sorry for all the questions but it might help others not get caught out.
Sorry for all the questions but it might help others not get caught out.
They're not uncommon on eBay, sometimes described as 'replica' in the fine print, to try to get around the counterfeit angle. If you buy one from other than an authorised Australian dealer you are taking a big chance with your money, IMHO.
There's also what looks to me to possibly be a brand-named version of the fake, sold as Gold Hunter pinpointers:
They do say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!
There's also what looks to me to possibly be a brand-named version of the fake, sold as Gold Hunter pinpointers:
They do say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!
do they beep at gold ?or only imitation gold ?
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Chris Johnson
That Gold Hunter looks very much like a Deteknix x-pointer, with regards to the design, two button operation and lanyard ring. About the only difference is the scraper blade, and who knows about the internals.
If the seller of the "propointer" is based in Oz, then I would be reporting them to Ebay for selling new counterfeits, though not much you can do if they are based in China.
If the seller of the "propointer" is based in Oz, then I would be reporting them to Ebay for selling new counterfeits, though not much you can do if they are based in China.
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Was it much cheaper than normal?
Here's the eBay replica seller's advert that I mentioned above - it's very blatant:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Garrett-...572323?hash=item1ea7671fe3:g:desAAOSwyQtVxSCH
Advert:
Item Description:
(The reference to "cracking hammy's" means medieval, hand-hammered die, silver coins.)
There's even happy customers:
It's a great little business model he's got going there!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Garrett-...572323?hash=item1ea7671fe3:g:desAAOSwyQtVxSCH
Advert:
Item Description:
(The reference to "cracking hammy's" means medieval, hand-hammered die, silver coins.)
There's even happy customers:
It's a great little business model he's got going there!
I got done, but wasn't advertised as a replica, was advertised as an OEM product. Going through the process now of trying to get my money back. Crossing my fingers. Should have done my research beforehand, but got all excited and didn't want to miss out on a good deal. The Ebay store is called securityonline2011, he has good feedback and seems legit. Is it possible the seller wouldn't know? Just thought he was getting a good deal?
DAN77 said:
I've seen their adverts for cheap Garrett gear on eBay and didn't know what to make of them. I understand that the owner of Garrett Australia has a background in the security industry in NZ and as Garrett sell body scanners for security purposes (http://www.garrettaustralia.com.au/security-division/), I assumed securityonline2011 was legit too, although the prices made me wonder about them. Wherever the seller bought his stock, surely it wouldn't be hard for him to establish whether it was a legit source.
If it is a lot cheep than a Agent one = there is a reason
Dave - did you not see the one I had and showed you.
Have a refurbed Wader that you could have had at the right price
Ebay seller that also has links to forums = Good chance you can trust them
FB seller that engages in groups = Good chance you can trust them
Cheep and no one knows or has met = Take care
Plenty of grubs selling fakes and knock off's and many know all the tricks...
Plenty of teh E-bay add say Garrett hand held detector = They are correct... But they are security focused detectors. NOT pinpointers and many get caught.
Dave - did you not see the one I had and showed you.
Have a refurbed Wader that you could have had at the right price
Ebay seller that also has links to forums = Good chance you can trust them
FB seller that engages in groups = Good chance you can trust them
Cheep and no one knows or has met = Take care
Plenty of grubs selling fakes and knock off's and many know all the tricks...
Plenty of teh E-bay add say Garrett hand held detector = They are correct... But they are security focused detectors. NOT pinpointers and many get caught.
Here is my journey so far. Same supplier as dan77. I started by msging online security ME Q. Is this a genuine Garrett item. There are some Fakes outthere. OS. A.Hi yes to confirm this is an O.E.M.product. ME. Q.sorry i dont understand. What is OEM? OS A.OeM. Original equipement manufacturer. OEM is a term used when one company makes a part or subsystem. That is used in another companys end product. I ordererd & received the product. ME. Q.I just received my pin pointer Sorry to tell you it is a FAKE. Which is what i enquired about before i placed my order. I will be requireing a full refund. Thank you. OS. A.Hi just received your msg. Sorry to tell you this is an OSM product Happy to give you a full refund once item is returned to po box XXXXXX. Just to be clear the metal detector is a great product first return i have ever had on this product is now works effective and efficently never had a complaint in fact sell a lot to security staff and always had good reviews on this product.Please try and use product give it a go you will not be dissappointed and if you still feel the same way return still will get full refund i believe you have 30 days. To be sure i rang Garrett in the USA & quoted seriel no. They told me it is deffinatly counterfeit. I also left feedback on OS site. This is a FAKE pin pointer. Dont beleive me check seriel no's with Garrett. I have stuck to facts Coppies of actural messages. Gotta luv the bit where they think i will not be dissappointed after i told them it is a fake. Cheers. Dave.
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