yankeedoodlepigeon Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Hi all. I'm in the market for a rangefinder and just about bought this when I could not see it on the manufactures web site. Is it a rubbish fake or worth a go? Thanks. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160602588880&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 If it's genuine it's a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 It's probably not genuine though. Bushnell and Leupold are often "copied" and I notice the item description doesn't mention Bushnell at all. Having said that, it might be ok anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Bushnell probably have the internals made in china anyway so if a copy probably the same internals. I've bought bits from Hong Kong before, not had a problem yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peek-at Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Remember that you might get hit for import duty/tax............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross-obrien Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) For that money you could buy something like this link. Seems a little expensive when you are unsure if it is genuine. At least the tasco is a guarenteed recognised brand and from a uk seller. Ross Edited July 10, 2011 by ross-obrien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 just got message back from them! "Hi friend, I'm sorry to say if you want genuine,maybe our product can't meet your needs. This item is made in China. Sincerely yours - business319 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 report them to ebay in that case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 just got message back from them! "Hi friend, I'm sorry to say if you want genuine,maybe our product can't meet your needs. This item is made in China. Sincerely yours - business319 " They're all made in China. It's just that this one wasn't made in the official factory It'll work. Just won't be the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hi all. Well I ordered one and it came within a week quicker than something I ordered from the U.K. Its small, light and I have ranged a tree at 657 meters in this inclement weather. (not quite good enough for a HMR though) Can change from meters to yards and comes with a carry case. I can't fault it. I will give it a bit more of a test next time I'm out for anyone interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Check that you can get repeatable results, and try it on various surfaces etc. to really give a thorough test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Good buy mate, as long as you are happy with the fact that its not an original and dont expect it to live up to the same expectetions as a bushnell then just enjoy it. Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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