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SpacklersEdge Dedicated Member

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I recently purchased an R7 SuperQuad on eBay. In looking back I was not smart about researching the seller well enough. After 2 days of digging, I now have a complaint out with PayPal and with eBay.

After doing my own research, it appears the eBay username may have been valid, but was illegally stolen. This user was in the US, but the item payment went to someone in China. Then I was actually provided a tracking number, which is valid, and the item is coming from China. Also, the seller was yanked from eBay only hours after my payment was made. I am almost 100% positive that when I get this club it will be a fake.

This is a warning to anyone looking to buy clubs from eBay. I realize not all sellers are bad, but a lot can be.

I will update this post as I go through my proceedings to help others on this site. All I want is my money back, so I will update what I do, and what the results are in case someone else finds themselves in this unfortunate situation.

Here is a link to a forum discussion. Reading this makes you sick. Halfway down the third page of posts there are pictures of what to look for on some clubs.
http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.js...=1214340099991

Here is a link to someone who did extensive research.
http://reviews.ebay.com/CAN-YOU-TELL...00000006362332
TM R7 SuperQuad - 9.5* Stiff || TM V-Steel 15/18* Stiff || Mizuno MP-52 3-PW PX5.5 || Titleist Vokey OC 52/58* || Odyssey White Hot #1

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FlopShotArtist Great Member

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That sucks man. I've bought several clubs and items from ebay and have yet to be ripped off.

Mind providing the links? I'd like to know.
What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

SpacklersEdge Dedicated Member

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That sucks man. I've bought several clubs and items from ebay and have yet to be ripped off.

I bought my irons from eBay, and they are 100% legit and nice. I will provide some links in the original post.

TM R7 SuperQuad - 9.5* Stiff || TM V-Steel 15/18* Stiff || Mizuno MP-52 3-PW PX5.5 || Titleist Vokey OC 52/58* || Odyssey White Hot #1

MunkeyGolfer Well Established Member

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I was looking for a ping driver one time and do a little research to find out a lot of them were fake. Ever since then, I just shy away from ebay when looking for clubs. I just don't want to take the chance.

CG031 Great Member

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This is why I NEVER buy off eBay. I'm just too worried about this kind of mess.

I realize eBay can be great though, and that this doesn't happen that often.

Driver Ping G10 10.5*
Hybrids Ping G5 (3) 19* Bridgestone J36 (4) 22*
Irons Mizuno MP-57 5-PW
Wedges Srixon WG-504 52.08 Bridgestone WC Copper 56.13
Putter 33" Scotty Cameron Studio Select #2


FlopShotArtist Great Member

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Makes me wonder if my R7 Draw is legit. Seller is very reputable, came in original Taylor Made packaging, and headcover.
What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

SpacklersEdge Dedicated Member

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Makes me wonder if my R7 Draw is legit. Seller is very reputable, came in original Taylor Made packaging, and headcover.

See the latest link I posted.

TM R7 SuperQuad - 9.5* Stiff || TM V-Steel 15/18* Stiff || Mizuno MP-52 3-PW PX5.5 || Titleist Vokey OC 52/58* || Odyssey White Hot #1

The Bogey Man Member

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What was the final price with shipping if you don't mind me asking... Was it 'too good to be true'?

Sorry for your loss...
Currently in my titleist.gif X86 stand bag:

taylormade.gif R7 Superquad 9.5* (Mitsubishi Diamana Blue Board); taylormade.gif R7 15*; titleist.gif 585H 21*, adams.gif ---*; --- 4-9 (KBS); vokey.gif [48*], 56*, 60* (SM); cameron.gifStudio Select Newport 2 Midslant 34"
 
Ball - titleist.gif Pro V1X

SpacklersEdge Dedicated Member

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What was the final price with shipping if you don't mind me asking... Was it 'too good to be true'?

To be honest, it probably was. The listing had a picture of the club with factory wrapping etc. Exactly like I have seen in retails stores. I am sure the picture will turn out to be fake also. Final price with shipping was 190.

TM R7 SuperQuad - 9.5* Stiff || TM V-Steel 15/18* Stiff || Mizuno MP-52 3-PW PX5.5 || Titleist Vokey OC 52/58* || Odyssey White Hot #1

B.K. golfer Member

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got fake r-7 3 wood from china, seller had good reviews. Golfsmith confirmed it was fake, best fake they had seen but fake. Had a burner sticker on the shaft and the weight ports didn't look right(compared to my r-7 driver). Gave it to dad for Christmas(he has a clone r-7 driver) and got real one on sale at golfsmith.

In my bag:
Driver:R-7 425
3-wood:R-7 steel
hybrids3&4 3DX ironwood
irons:CG4 5-PWwedgesCG14-52,CG12-56putter2-ballball:proV1x


FlopShotArtist Great Member

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Speaking of Burner's ... I bet no one can tell which one is fake here.



One on the left is fake.
What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

SpacklersEdge Dedicated Member

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got fake r-7 3 wood from china, seller had good reviews. Golfsmith confirmed it was fake, best fake they had seen but fake. Had a burner sticker on the shaft and the weight ports didn't look right(compared to my r-7 driver). Gave it to dad for Christmas(he has a clone r-7 driver) and got real one on sale at golfsmith.

Did you try to return it? Or did you contact eBay about the seller etc?
TM R7 SuperQuad - 9.5* Stiff || TM V-Steel 15/18* Stiff || Mizuno MP-52 3-PW PX5.5 || Titleist Vokey OC 52/58* || Odyssey White Hot #1

Maverick Great Member

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I got scammed a year ago too..and I consider myself a veteran Ebayer. The guy hijacked someone elses account. I got a TM R7 460 but it was obviously such a bad counterfeit. Without going into details everything was wrong including the NON-REMOVABLE weights.

BE CAREFUL when filing your PayPal claim. PayPal is even guilty of their practice as well. WAIT until you get your bogus item before you file. If you file BEFORE you get your bogus item you will run into problems later. This is what I ran into. I repeat, WAIT until you receive your bogus item before you file a claim. It's a total CATCH-22 with PayPal onthis issue.

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SpacklersEdge Dedicated Member

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I got scammed a year ago too..and I consider myself a veteran Ebayer. The guy hijacked someone elses account. I got a TM R7 460 but it was obviously such a bad counterfeit. Without going into details everything was wrong including the NON-REMOVABLE weights.

Well, since I already filed the claim, mind enlightening me as to what I can expect?
TM R7 SuperQuad - 9.5* Stiff || TM V-Steel 15/18* Stiff || Mizuno MP-52 3-PW PX5.5 || Titleist Vokey OC 52/58* || Odyssey White Hot #1

FlopShotArtist Great Member

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I just confirmed the serial number with Taylor Made...my driver is real. *phew*

Wonder if I should buy a counterfeit Scotty Cameron Newport Select for $40 just for fun...hmm LOL
What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

The Bogey Man Member

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To be honest, it probably was. The listing had a picture of the club with factory wrapping etc. Exactly like I have seen in retails stores. I am sure the picture will turn out to be fake also. Final price with shipping was

Yeah that is an EXTREMELY good price. 280-300 (Which is there retail now) is still good IMHO.

I hope you get a real one, but that doesn't seem likely Check the weights when you get it though, I heard fakes aren't made with Tungsten weights instead of some sort of plastic. I have a Quad so if you need Hi Res photo's for comparison just let me know...
Currently in my titleist.gif X86 stand bag:

taylormade.gif R7 Superquad 9.5* (Mitsubishi Diamana Blue Board); taylormade.gif R7 15*; titleist.gif 585H 21*, adams.gif ---*; --- 4-9 (KBS); vokey.gif [48*], 56*, 60* (SM); cameron.gifStudio Select Newport 2 Midslant 34"
 
Ball - titleist.gif Pro V1X

Maverick Great Member

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Well, since I already filed the claim, mind enlightening me as to what I can expect?

What kind of claim did you file? Did you file it before or after you received the bogus club?

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SpacklersEdge Dedicated Member

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I got scammed a year ago too..and I consider myself a veteran Ebayer. The guy hijacked someone elses account. I got a TM R7 460 but it was obviously such a bad counterfeit. Without going into details everything was wrong including the NON-REMOVABLE weights.

What kind of claim did you file? Did you file it before or after you received the bogus club?

See my first post, the club is currently "en route". I originally opened a "dispute", but because the user was removed from eBay, it was automatically escalated to a "claim".

TM R7 SuperQuad - 9.5* Stiff || TM V-Steel 15/18* Stiff || Mizuno MP-52 3-PW PX5.5 || Titleist Vokey OC 52/58* || Odyssey White Hot #1

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