Are there counterfeit amps out there?

[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

Im from Huntsville Man. How has it been down there.

you know huntsville, nothing ever changes.

 

[07denali 10+ year member]

I just ordered a RF T1500-1bdcp and now I'm concerned. The eBay store is out of Florida but tracking shows it shipped from Brooklyn,NY. The most worrysome part is they said it is warrantied through them and not RF! If there was any problem I had to ship it to them only. Sounds shady to me. Anyone bought From these guys?
NEW Rockford Fosgate T1500-1BDCP amp T15001 BDCP New T1500 2012 model T15001 780687330286 | eBay

I almost bought from that guy. I asked him if I could pick it up instead of shipping it and he said they only ship. If you are that concerned, when you get the amp, call RF with the serial number and ask them to verify that its authentic. It should come with a birthsheet. I think you'll be fine though. There's a lot of sellers on eBay that aren't authorized RF sellers that sell amps at map pricing. They just under cut each other. I've tracked that exact amp for months now and $450 is a fair price from an unauthorized seller. I bought mine off ebay and it works fine.

 

[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

Didn't Justonemoreamp on ebay used to do something like that?
Anyway, why not get a few guys together that have been burned by him and plan a surprise party for him next time he posts something?

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[Dirtrider4eva 10+ year member]

re-furb

 

[sundownz Pro Seller]

I had my hands on a counterfeit Alpine amp -- it has weights in it to seem heavier. Externally it was a great reproduction.

 

[SomeguyinPDX 10+ year member]

This lol. Most I would pay for 1500w is like $300 but that's just me...

Yeah I agree that $300 would of been better for 1500w but I wanted one new not refurbished, otherwise I could of picked up a used or refurb for less.

I almost bought from that guy. I asked him if I could pick it up instead of shipping it and he said they only ship. If you are that concerned, when you get the amp, call RF with the serial number and ask them to verify that its authentic. It should come with a birthsheet.

Good Idea on the Ser. # Because if it is legit I don't want to break the warr. seal on the bottom cover if its not needed.

I had my hands on a counterfeit Alpine amp -- it has weights in it to seem heavier. Externally it was a great reproduction.

Thats the scary part. A good counterfeit is nearly impossible to spot even with a real one sitting next to it.

 

[Kevinl 10+ year member]

How good are the rockford fosgate amps from online car stereo. They only come with a 1 year warranty where as crutch field is two for rockford fosgate

 

[SomeguyinPDX 10+ year member]

How good are the rockford fosgate amps from online car stereo. They only come with a 1 year warranty where as crutch field is two for rockford fosgate

??? Good Question ???

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

How good are the rockford fosgate amps from online car stereo. They only come with a 1 year warranty where as crutch field is two for rockford fosgate

The RF BD series amps are quite solid. If you are not totally abusive the 1500 should last a good long time.

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

Most counterfeits are of speakers. Alot of DLS and Hertz counterfeits out there.

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

Most counterfeits are of speakers. Alot of DLS and Hertz counterfeits out there.

Focal too.

 

[infamous_e46 5,000+ posts]

How good are the rockford fosgate amps from online car stereo. They only come with a 1 year warranty where as crutch field is two for rockford fosgate

Too much rf nuthugging in thread yall need to wise up

 

[SomeguyinPDX 10+ year member]

Too much rf nuthugging in thread yall need to wise up

Not nuthugging any brand. Question was are there counterfeit amps out there? I asked because I just bought a RF (new) from a non-authorized dealer for the first time. All others were used or from local shops.

 

[infamous_e46 5,000+ posts]

Not nuthugging any brand. Question was are there counterfeit amps out there? I asked because I just bought a RF (new) from a non-authorized dealer for the first time. All others were used or from local shops.

why would you think it was counterfeit you paid regular price as far as im concerned 400+ for 1500 watts isnt some insane deal

 

[SomeguyinPDX 10+ year member]

why would you think it was counterfeit you paid regular price as far as im concerned 400+ for 1500 watts isnt some insane deal

Just a lil paranoid of the gray market. That goes for lots of things not just car audio. I am sure my new amp will be fine, but if it's not I will post about it for sure.