Is this a fake Scotty Cameron X5

[Scotch021]

Was going to buy this club and never thought about fakes, but just searching for reviews and reading about people selling fake Scotty's made me wonder if I was buying a fake Scotty, I'm thinking about buying it off some guy on CRAIGSLIST for $200. and just wanted too see what I could test too see if it was a fake or if it's legit. Should I ask for more pictures or any spot specific on the club?

Joe

[Scotch021]

last picture

[Iowa Hawkeye]

Pic of serial #

[deronsizemore]

Doesn't look fake to me, but yeah, as Iowa said, get a pic of the serial # and then call Cameron to make sure it's real.

[Jay-Bird]

looks legit. but that's the point of a good counterfeit. The serial numbers on fakes are often real serial numbers, so that's not going to clarify anything. Take it to a shop that sells Camerons and compare it side by side with one on the shelf.

[deronsizemore]

Take it to a shop that sells Camerons and compare it side by side with one on the shelf.

I don't think the purchase has been made yet.

[Elvisliveson]

You can drive yourself crazy with this. As an owner of an authentic X5 purchased from an authorized retailer, I can tell you it certainly looks legitimate.

[TheWarHound]

Makes you wonder how many of us are gaming high-dollar clubs that are hong kong knock-offs.

I can't imagine dropping all that money on a SC, and then finding out it is a fake. Make a man cry and think destructive thoughts, wouldn't it?

[Snake]

The serial numbers on fakes are often real serial numbers, so that's not going to clarify anything.

It may have a real SC serial number, but it may not the right serial number for that putter. SC should be able to verify the model, age, original shaft, loft, lie, original purchase location, etc. If some of the specs don't match up with the serial number, then buyer beware.

[Scotch021]

I haven't purchased it yet, but I heard to bring a magnet too see if it sticks then it's a fake, is this true for all of them? And is there any other test that could give it away as a fake?

I'll definetly get a pic of the serial and send it in also.

Joe

[RocketSauce]

i know a guy who UNKNOWINGLY bought a fake Scotty Cameron Newport off Ebay from a seller in China (big tip off there, lol). but instead of going thru the hassle of returning it, he just kept it and he says its actually not a bad putter, lol (he did leave the guy negative feedback though)

[Iowa Hawkeye]

Well, there was someone on here a while back with a fake Scotty and it got diagnosed by the placement and font of the Serial being off a bit.

[RocketSauce]

Well, there was someone on here a while back with a fake Scotty and it got diagnosed by the placement and font of the Serial being off a bit.

yeah, some guys can tell just by looking at them. im no expert at all so i wouldnt know a fake Scotty from the real thing anyday

[jmurdock]

I have an authentic SC Red X5 for sale in the marketplace. I can give you the serial number too if you want. 1434574. On the back side of the shaft, just below the grip. I'm selling it for less than $200 if your interested?? Mine is also 34" long

[Grndslmhttr3]

Hell, if I were to buy a Scotty, I'd get it from an authorized dealer.

[RocketSauce]

Hell, if I were to buy a Scotty, I'd get it from an authorized dealer.

me too. i bet half the Scottys on Ebay are fakes.

[Grndslmhttr3]

me too. i bet half the Scottys on Ebay are fakes.

I bet half of anything on eBay is fake. That's why there are reputable sellers to buy from. :)

[Bourbon and Coke]

More than half of the stuff on eBay is fake.