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counterfeit garret products

shaneE		Posted : Monday, 12 October 2015 12:24:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 20/01/2015(UTC) Posts: 39 Location: amberley Thanks: 12 times Was thanked: 8 time(s) in 8 post(s)		So bought a new propointer off trademe got it today got it out the box and was like wait somethings not right here turns out its a fake,sounds off one beep when turned on and doesnt work the way it should has this happend to anyone before? and if so how do i go about reporting it as im pretty sure i wont see my money again bloody gutted ive emailed seller and waiting on reply

sycotoad		Posted : Tuesday, 13 October 2015 9:15:43 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 9/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 569 Location: downunder Thanks: 120 times Was thanked: 126 time(s) in 97 post(s)		Originally Posted by: shaneE So bought a new propointer off trademe got it today got it out the box and was like wait somethings not right here turns out its a fake,sounds off one beep when turned on and doesnt work the way it should has this happend to anyone before? and if so how do i go about reporting it as im pretty sure i wont see my money again bloody gutted ive emailed seller and waiting on reply Contact seller and get them to refund you fully - If that dont work let trademe know about the counterfeit item - Can you please let us know the seller so members here can possibly avoid? I also would like to look into this further Ironically the big brand companies that are having problems with counterfeits are the ones that get their manufacturing done offshore in asian countries - Minelab - First Texas - Garrett If you are going to pay HUGE money for a chinese made US Branded machine then thats your choice - I on the other hand prefer to miss the US intermediatries by going to China direct or buying from a manufacturer that does actually make the product - Sorry to hear about your purchase
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kiwisouth		Posted : Tuesday, 13 October 2015 10:34:28 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 3/04/2010(UTC) Posts: 326 Location: Blenheim (Renwick) Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 105 time(s) in 83 post(s)		Sellers have to abide by the Consumers Guarantee Act so item you purchase has to be fit for purpose. Commerce Commission are really pushing this at the moment. Good write up in the local paper recently. Retailers are trying to tell folks that if they have a problem with an item they bought from their shop, they should contact the manufacturer, when in fact, the retailers are the ones responsible. And don't get sucked into buying an extended warranty.
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LittleKiwiDetecting		Posted : Sunday, 22 November 2015 10:47:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/11/2015(UTC) Posts: 236 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 308 times Was thanked: 54 time(s) in 44 post(s)		I have heard of this before. Is it an AT pro pointer? Of course. The seller probably isn't based in NZ and is probably a pyramid scam.
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