IS THIS A FAKE JEM/UV??... here (& only here) is where to ask & discuss - Page 33

IamFastEddie · #**481** 09-30-2009, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jobbystd

all i can say is the guy advertised it as an ibanez jem 7v, with stock picture, he even sent a message through amazon saying its a 100% original with full documentation and new!! just had to take the chance lol. has anyone had trouble getting money back from amazon? I mean if its listed as that and turns out not to be then there is no argument? if it is fake or real i will keep everyone posted!! has anyone encountered any fakes on AMAZON! is chibanez HQ going for the big time? lol

If you are in the USA and used a credit card you have the right under Federal Law to challenge the charge as fraudulent. If this is the case, you should document what was promised - if you have the original ad copied that would be best. Then document what you instead received.

jobbystd · #**482** 09-30-2009, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by IamFastEddie

If you are in the USA and used a credit card you have the right under Federal Law to challenge the charge as fraudulent. If this is the case, you should document what was promised - if you have the original ad copied that would be best. Then document what you instead received.

i am in the uk its alright anyway amazon said they will refund me if he doesnt so it should be cool! sent that crime against humanity back. Just hope the cheapness doesnt rub off to my other guitars lol

jonnyboy mills · #**483** 10-10-2009, 03:17 PM

Just spotted this on the .co.uk site, item number 200392491679. it seems they niw do the 77v black. I can still spot em a mile off!!

IbanezDaemon · #**484** 10-11-2009, 02:34 PM

Here's a dodgy ad on the bay UK. Item number 180418194263. Check out the different trems that are pictured on 'one' guitar.

EDIT: This item was removed by the bay after I reported it. It was a fake JEM with pics of a real one included as well in 50% of the photos, mainly close ups. Guys were bidding on it as well, I couldn't stand back and watch somebody get ripped off. The seller whose feedback was 0 was also offering free postage!!! Cowboy!!

deepfunk · #**485** 10-20-2009, 09:32 PM

Does item 110444398788 on the 'bay count as a misrepresentation, or just a basic delusion?

Zepp3lin · #**486** 10-20-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by deepfunk

Does item 110444398788 on the 'bay count as a misrepresentation, or just a basic delusion?

With all the guitar custom shop all around, an Ibanez exact copy can be produce, Hardware parts can be ordered thru Ibanez. It is definitely overprice.

evo76 · #**487** 10-21-2009, 06:55 AM

Might not be appropriate thread, but this is a Chibanez Jem from USD 202.23!!!

http://www.dhgate.com/2009-new-ibane...644556e8a.html

philster_d · #**488** 10-30-2009, 08:12 AM

Presumably a fake?

Vim Fuego · #**489** 10-30-2009, 08:14 AM

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear!
Jim

IbanezFreak777 · #**490** 11-05-2009, 08:43 AM

this is a fake, but can someone just confirm it and maybe report on **** as well I will do the same

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Sickbean · #**491** 11-05-2009, 09:42 AM

How can you tell, just out of interest?

IbanezFreak777 · #**492** 11-05-2009, 07:36 PM

The floating trem is not what it should be its a completly different model (fake in its own right), there is no scallop on the last 4 frets, the headstock should have Ibanez in gold, and plenty other things that just dont look right. The scratch plate doesn't fit the guitar right to the edges...... and a million and one other details I cant be bothered mentioning....

Kaoji · #**493** 11-06-2009, 06:40 PM

260500851473 on 'bay

I've looked it over and compared it to 2 dozen pics of real models, but i'm far from a solid spotter.

i'd kill for this thing if it's real, but i just can't tell if it is.. the head stock is lighter than the other models i've seen.

If it is real however, this guy is selling roughly 5-6 jems right now. it could be a great op, or a bulk scam.

Bones43x · #**494** 11-06-2009, 09:08 PM

Ok, guys...I have my RG1527BK on craigslist right now, and I got a trade offer via e-mail from a guy with a JEM...I'm assuming it's a JEM7V because he said it's white, pearl pickguard, dimarzio pickups, the bridge says "Ibanez" on it, etc. He doesn't seem to know much about it. He said he traded a Marshall stack for it.

I did ask him for the serial number and it's F0801883...so an '08 model. He also said that it says "Team J Craft" and "Made in Japan" on the headstock.

This just seems almost too good to be true...to trade my '05 RG1527, though it is mint, for a JEM. Am I pretty safe in assuming it's real? What should I look for?