Real vs Fake Schmidt & Bender

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Real vs Fake Schmidt & Bender

Post by Grace_Hunter07 » Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:51 pm

So, I know that with nice expensive equipment, fakes are an issue...Now with that said, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is...

My question is how to tell a real Schmidt & Bender optic verses a fake one...

I took a gamble and bought a 5x25-56 PMII for $380.00 on Amazon. I called Amazon and they said I can return it for a full refund if I'm not happy with it regardless of the reason...

Now, my issue is, when I get it, how do I verify its legit???

Getting my money back is a non-issue, Amazon has guaranteed that...Made sure of that before I bought.

I can not find any data out there to find any tell tale marks, quality, logos, faux SN's, ect...

I've also never seen or heard of anyone making fake S&B optics.

SO...anyone care to share some info or knowledge???

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Re: Real vs Fake Schmidt & Bender

Post by khalvorsen87 » Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:00 pm

Their site has a list of dealers, you can check that whoever you are buying through Amazon is on that list? Read the reviews, especially the low 1 and 2 star ones. The seller should have reviews as well, you can search them for terms like fake and imitation whatever. S&B customer service would likely give you a few tips as well.

But considering those are what, over $3k normally, I'd say the odds youre getting a fake hover right around 105%

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Re: Real vs Fake Schmidt & Bender

Post by Grace_Hunter07 » Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:13 pm

Right, but aside from price, I've done lots of research over the last few years on these...what makes it a fake? I do I prove its a fake?

I'm not saying this purchase isn't (most likely is) but how is it proven?

(I will send it back for a refund, should it be)

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