Posted: 2/4/2011 5:39:45 PM EDT
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Just curious...Another arfcomer actually pointed this out to me. What say you guys.
Fake? I'd hate to buy a fake anything but at 167 this is harsh. |
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Q: what does it have stamped on the bottom of the mount? will you add a picture to your listing of the bottom and other side? do you have the wrench and packageing?
A: no stamped on the bottom of the mount? yes i will add a picture to the listing of the bottom and other side? no wrench, yes packageing? thank you FAKE |
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"ALL of Larue's mounts come stamped on the under side with the model designation. "
I've been buying LaRue stuff for a long time and one thing remains constant. That the mount they sell this year will be slightly different than the mount they sold last year or the mount they will sell next year. Hell my early LaRue mounts have in the white throw levers that are rather rough shaped, with no oil holes or locking levels. LaRue products constantly evolve so terms like "ALL" should be avoided. I agree that the packaging indicates this specific mount is a forgery though. |
| Whats wrong with people on ebay... Relisted but does not say fake in listing and already up over 100 bucks. Check it out here. |
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Does this show up on the listing for anyone else?
On Feb-03-11 at 08:39:00 PST, seller added the following information:
nice realize that must really suck to hear but its not worth more then $30. All real LaRue mounts come in plastic baggies with paper stickers with the name of the item printed on it. There is also a LaRue wrench included. The biggest indicator that your mount is fake is that the bottom of the mount will have USA stamped on the bottom.[–– seller paid $50.00 free shipping. thank for all your help. He copied and pasted the bold part from my message to him. |
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I ended up with a fake LT 104 mount after my girlfriend ordered one for my birthday recently. Obviously she had no idea what to look for and God bless her, she felt really bad after I told her it was a fake (not to mention all the money she was out).
When you actually hold one in your hands it's pretty easy to tell that it's a knock-off. The main things are no markings on the bottom, no oil holes on the top, the nuts aren't the same size as the OEM nuts, the screw holes for the rings are only threaded one direction (not every other one opposite like OEM) and the logos/markings are a brighter white. Not to mention when you hold it in your hands and move the QD cams, its apparent how shitty they feel compared to the real deal. Ya gotta love a woman who supports your love of shooting....no matter what! 
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That would never happen in our house!  lol I've been rackin' my brain trying to think of something to use it for though...it makes a great paperweight on my desk right now but I know there's so much more it could be doing..... maybe do a fake LaRue mount torture test?
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Mark -
Have you looked in to Ebays VeRO program? It should let you take down fake items and items that spam the LaRue name on items that are not LaRue. Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) Program http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/programs-vero-ov.html It shouldn't take too much effort to identify repeat offenders. The great thing about it is it would cut in to Ebay's and antigun Paypal's profits. |
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unfortunetly ebay is the smallest front for fake LT products.
A little searching on the web and there are hundreds of airsoft websites that sell a fakes of everything LaRue. From the FUG to the flashlight mounts. Some ship from the USA, but most ship straight from china. There are thousands of licensed airsoft guns and parts, but unfortunetly LaRue is one of the brands they have made without approval. |
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Case in point...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Limited-LaRue-RIS-Metal-Body-Tokyo-Marui-Airsoft-M4-/110645148789?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c2f6fc75 
For the ultimate airsoft poser... 
GO to places like Redwolf Airsoft or Wargamers Club; they have hundreds of knockoffs from reputable companies like Larue; eBay, like stated is just the tip of the iceberg. |
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"When you actually hold one in your hands it's pretty easy to tell that it's a knock-off. The main things are no markings on the bottom, no oil holes on the top, the nuts aren't the same size as the OEM nuts, the screw holes for the rings are only threaded one direction (not every other one opposite like OEM) and the logos/markings are a brighter white. Not to mention when you hold it in your hands and move the QD cams, its apparent how shitty they feel compared to the real deal."
I have one that doesen't have the oil holes on the top. When I emailed Larue, They told me older model dent have oil holes. I got it from here EE |
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Quoted: Quoted: 3 hours left and it's up to 196 bucks.... I saw that too  Reported it a few days ago  Doesn't matter if the asshole says it's fake or not...It is still Trademark and Patent infringement!!! Q: Is this a real or fake one? A: it is fake. The biggest indicator that your mount is fake is that the bottom of the mount will have USA stamped on the bottom. thank you and he still got almost 200 for it ! |
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3 hours left and it's up to 196 bucks.... I saw that too
Reported it a few days ago Doesn't matter if the asshole says it's fake or not...It is still Trademark and Patent infringement!!! Q: Is this a real or fake one?
A: it is fake. The biggest indicator that your mount is fake is that the bottom of the mount will have USA stamped on the bottom.thank you and he still got almost 200 for it !  I don't feel too bad, the guy that bought it had a review on his profile for a Yanni CD...
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