Bonenut Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Here 'tis: http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/494810670-Heritage-H-525-Old-Style-Sunburst-wholesalers.html I love the price. Pity its a fake.
SouthpawGuy Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 The guitar is not fake, it's 100% real. That site took photos from a Heritage dealers site and used them to promote their "deal". It's fairly common with other brands of guitars and doesn't seem to happen too often with Heritage models. I recognise the style and layout of the photos but can't remember the dealers name right now, sells a lot of drums.
SouthpawGuy Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Here you go ..... bassexchange.com http://www.bassexcha...-1392_1189.html The 525 is no longer listed but I'd be 99.99% certain it was one of theirs.
Bonenut Posted December 21, 2011 Author Posted December 21, 2011 The guitar is not fake, it's 100% real. That site took photos from a Heritage dealers site and used them to promote their "deal". It's fairly common with other brands of guitars and doesn't seem to happen too often with Heritage models. I recognise the style and layout of the photos but can't remember the dealers name right now, sells a lot of drums. Sorry. I didn't mean that the pictured guitar was a fake. The 'deal' they are advertising is a Heritage H 525 for under $400. That isn't an accurate description of the real deal they are offering. If you thought you were getting a Heritage guitar—what they were advertising in the big print—what you'd get would be a fake. In the fine print they tell the truth.
SouthpawGuy Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Sorry. I didn't mean that the pictured guitar was a fake. The 'deal' they are advertising is a Heritage H 525 for under $400. That isn't an accurate description of the real deal they are offering. If you thought you were getting a Heritage guitar—what they were advertising in the big print—what you'd get would be a fake. In the fine print they tell the truth. The whole deal is a scam, if a buyer sent them $400 it would be highly unlikely they would receive any guitar.
GASguy Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I also recognized those photos as being from the Amp Shop/Bass Exchange as soon as I saw them. One of the photos shows an unusual effect on the finish that I guess is the result of reflected light.
DetroitBlues Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Guess it goes to show you get what you pay for....
Hfan Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Reminds me that I want a 525 one day. And that one is nice. Wonder what would you get if you ordered that one? Nothing at all or a different guitar?
Fernando Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Guess it goes to show you get what you pay for.... And sometimes, unfortunately, you don't.
mark555 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Some one will be disappointed, that's for sure.
Gitfiddler Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 If it seems too good to be true, it is. In addition to the ridiculously low pricing and photo from The Amp Exchange, the listing includes the following statement which should be an immediate red flag: The items are MADE IN CHINA. They are not the original ones that some of you guys are seeking for, but they are with good quality and WELL worth the money you pay. In the rare instance of a defective item, please be sure to contact us first and let’s figure out a good way to solve it.
koula901 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 They don't even list what woods are used to make the guitar (if indeed they actually ship a guitar after receiving payment). Buyer Beware!
Jimbob Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 About three years ago I fell for an online scam that was a bit similar to this, only it was for a software package and not an instrument. Once I realized I had been taken, I asked for my money back and actually got every penny of it back within hours. I somehow sense that if someone bought a guitar from these people, they'd probably receive a cheap, but somewhat decent instrument. Since they're not located in the U.S., they can actually operate a legitimate business (contrary to what we may believe) while using the various loopholes that are available to them, even though it's quite obvious that the product they're advertising isn't what you'll eventually receive.
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 25, 2011 Posted December 25, 2011 The whole deal is a scam, if a buyer sent them $400 it would be highly unlikely they would receive any guitar. By time you pay the exchange rate difference and shipping you will be up to $2200. And just about everything comes from China anymore. Except Heritages.
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