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    Real or fake?

    This is on trade me is it real or fake?



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    Hit the Buynow and we'll all know. The Ping option to buy should cover your arse.
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    “Matt-lin” I reckon fake..

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    Quote Originally Posted by StrikerNZ View Post
    “Matt-lin” I reckon fake..
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    there is probably a reason why the seller does not show proper pictures.
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    Time is on yr side with yr dollers.Look else where.
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    I'd say fake, but a pic of the mag adjustment will tell you for sure, they go the opposite way to a real one
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    I saw one on a Facebook page where he had the serial number covered...asked for a pic of the serial number.....crickets
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    Here's some images off similar packaging. Most have Matte 1in not Matt lin. Also found the attached article.
    https://www.longrangehunting.com/thr...upolds.214607/

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    Buy it and take a policeman with you for pickup.
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    While I was typing FAKE in the questions, someone hit buy now for $500.
    Some lucky punter has got a good scope there........

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    so many sellers of fake shit.

    This guys one to watch carefully

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/search?m...7&bof=bHvJ6qls

    All his items can be found on aliexpress or where able to be.

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    so apart from trade me who else is selling these fake scopes

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    The fake vortex scopes are an improvement on the real ones.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BRADS View Post
    The fake vortex scopes are an improvement on the real ones.

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