AR crap on ebay

[RImike]

While i was building my AR-15, i noticed a lot of clone parts on eBay for the AR-15. I have since come across 3 instances where there are clones of good products out there. My first instance was a Magpul PRS stock. I got scammed into buying a Chinese POS. When it arrived, it was loose, wobbly and had no magpul branding. I knew right then and there is was a fake. After a lot of time, i finally won my dispute with pay pal/eBay and got my money back. The seller has since changed his description to "PRS style." Here is what im taking about http://cgi.ebay.com/SNIPER-Rifle-Stock-Black-223-Adjustable-magpul-PRS-styl_W0QQitemZ320329517660QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAirsoft?hash=item320329517660&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

The second is a clone of a Daniel Defense Free float handguard. While i didnt buy this one, i am tempted to to justify that it is a piece of crap. http://cgi.ebay.com/BT-Daniel-Defense-Style-MK18-RIS-II-Rail-Handguard-DE_W0QQitemZ290283848244QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item290283848244&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Needless to say, second guess everything and make sure that you are buying a quality product.

 

[Rob]

I'm leery of anything that lists the word style in the description.

There are plenty of good reputable online stores out there that sell items for cheap. Doesn't mean I don't check out ebay first.

 

[EddieCoyle]

The second is a clone of a Daniel Defense Free float handguard. While i didnt buy this one, i am tempted to to justify that it is a piece of crap. http://cgi.ebay.com/BT-Daniel-Defense-Style-MK18-RIS-II-Rail-Handguard-DE_W0QQitemZ290283848244QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item290283848244&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Needless to say, second guess everything and make sure that you are buying a quality product.

Here's the "Item Location" from that auction:

Item location: default, default, Hong Kong

 

[terraformer]

While i was building my AR-15, i noticed a lot of clone parts on eBay for the AR-15. I have since come across 3 instances where there are clones of good products out there. My first instance was a Magpul PRS stock. I got scammed into buying a Chinese POS. When it arrived, it was loose, wobbly and had no magpul branding. I knew right then and there is was a fake. After a lot of time, i finally won my dispute with pay pal/eBay and got my money back. The seller has since changed his description to "PRS style." Here is what im taking about http://cgi.ebay.com/SNIPER-Rifle-Stock-Black-223-Adjustable-magpul-PRS-styl_W0QQitemZ320329517660QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAirsoft?hash=item320329517660&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

The second is a clone of a Daniel Defense Free float handguard. While i didnt buy this one, i am tempted to to justify that it is a piece of crap. http://cgi.ebay.com/BT-Daniel-Defense-Style-MK18-RIS-II-Rail-Handguard-DE_W0QQitemZ290283848244QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item290283848244&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Needless to say, second guess everything and make sure that you are buying a quality product.

They have another guy who seems to be selling the real deal for $225. You wouldn't have happened to buy from that guy, did you?

 

[MassMark]

The dude has 86 pages of crap - click on rifle stocks and you get PRS-style stocks mixed in with American Eagle coins...Then Bravo Tac has every conceivable rip-off of Aimpoint, Eotech etc imaginable.

 

[FalArAk]

When I want the very best gear for my rifle,my first stop is Ebay!

 

[Rob]

When I want the very best gear for my rifle,my first stop is Ebay!

Actually, there was a time when individuals sold items on ebay, but those days seem to be gone.

 

[Skald]

When I want the very best gear for my rifle,my first stop is Ebay!

I got my Magpul stuff off of Ebay (researched the buyer before hand).

 

[BillO]

F&%$# eBay!! Ever since that V-tech Glock mag incident, they pulled "anything that is connected with firing a bullet" from their listings. Worse still, they won't even allow a PICTURE of a gun with, say, a holster product listing. I won't even get into the jack-booted PayPal policies.

 

[Uncle Fester]

While i was building my AR-15, i noticed a lot of clone parts on eBay for the AR-15. I have since come across 3 instances where there are clones of good products out there. My first instance was a Magpul PRS stock. I got scammed into buying a Chinese POS. When it arrived, it was loose, wobbly and had no magpul branding. I knew right then and there is was a fake. After a lot of time, i finally won my dispute with pay pal/eBay and got my money back. The seller has since changed his description to "PRS style." Here is what im taking about http://cgi.ebay.com/SNIPER-Rifle-Stock-Black-223-Adjustable-magpul-PRS-styl_W0QQitemZ320329517660QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAirsoft?hash=item320329517660&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

SNIPER Rifle Stock Black 223 Adjustable magpul PRS styl


PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE AUCTION BEFORE YOU BID

PRS DEEP/FLAT BLACK ADJUSTABLE SNIPER RIFLE STOCK MAGPUL STYLE

USA ONLY!!! WILL NOT EXPORT!!!

Water, Shock, & Fog PROOF

Oh no, I don't think mine is fog proof!

 

[HangEmHigh]

When I want the very best gear for my rifle,my first stop is Ebay!

Ive noted a consistently sarcastic quality to your posts.

 

[vellnueve]

Most of the stuff on Ebay is airsoft stuff, which I have no problem with as long as it's clear that that's what it is. Look at the seller's other items, you should get a feel for what they are selling.

 

[Ripach]

Most of the stuff on Ebay is airsoft stuff, which I have no problem with as long as it's clear that that's what it is. Look at the seller's other items, you should get a feel for what they are selling.

+1 Most of the tactical accessories on ebay appear to be cheap clones/knock offs intended for light recoil airsoft type use. Don't get me wrong, they have their place. I use knock off red dots on .22 rifles, I just can't justify spending $400 bucks on an optic to mount it on a $450 GSG-5 who's sole purpose is plinking. As long as you know what your buying from the start all is good. Like the OP I do get PO'd when people try to pass it off as the real deal.

 

[curlymaple42]

I got a Leapers red dot scope for my daughter's .22 rifle. I just couldn't justify putting a $375 Eotech on a $200 gun!!! She loves my Eotech, but it will be a while before she gets to use it, as it is on my .50Beowulf!