Fake LEE ND filters

6 years 2 months ago #567580 by Don Granger
Hey PT,

Just heard from a good friend that there is apparently a ton of fake LEE ND filters showing up all over the place on ebay and Craigslist.  So, if you are shopping for this filter, make sure you get proof of original receipt from reputable retailer.  


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6 years 2 months ago #567640 by effron
I'd simplify and buy from a reputable seller, eb and cl are not in my experience....

Why so serious?
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6 years 2 months ago #567650 by icepics
Not that surprising, but good of you to pass it along and post it here. I agree with Effron, and I wonder how much fake or stolen merchandise is listed on CL, ebay, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

Sharon
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6 years 2 months ago #567675 by ThatNikonGuy
Yeah, not surprised.  More reasons to by from someone you trust.  


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6 years 2 months ago #567799 by Steve Zahra
Didn't Sandisk have a big counterfeit problem a couple years ago?  I seem to recall this problem was greatest among people buying from non regulated sites like Craigslist and FleaBay.  

+1 Buy direct or at least from reputable seller to minimize risk. 


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6 years 2 months ago #567899 by garyrhook

Steve Zahra wrote: Didn't Sandisk have a big counterfeit problem a couple years ago?  I seem to recall this problem was greatest among people buying from non regulated sites like Craigslist and FleaBay.  

+1 Buy direct or at least from reputable seller to minimize risk. 


Actually (aspersions aside) Amazon had a lot of trouble with that, and I seem to recall Walmart and Best Buy, too. Not 100% sure, but it wasn't just eBay.

N.B. I get so tired of cognitive bias. There are lots of reputable sellers on eBay making a living. Why on earth would they intentionally attempt to deceive over a few dollars? There's no profit in that when eBay is your livelihood.

N.N.B. Anyone, by being careful, can find good values on eBay. Iff you can engage your critical thinking skills and learn what to look for.

N.N.N.B. my daughter got taken in by a bait-and-switch at Mattress Firm, and allegedly reputable brick-and-mortar store. We're about to get her out from under that burden, but OMG what a racket they're running. At least with eBay you can vet the transaction record of the seller.

Apologies for hijacking the thread.


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