| rifle Scopes are known for their superb quality and | | | | markings that most fakes will not have. |
| craftsmanship. There also the leader in the optics | | | | Objective Ring - Authentic Leupold rifle scopes will |
| industry, producing top quality rifle scopes. As Leupold | | | | have a thin objective ring with the company's name |
| popularity grows it's no surprise why these premium | | | | etched on the ring itself. Counterfeits usually are |
| rifle Scopes targeted by counterfeiters. Counterfeit | | | | missing this ring or will have the ring but not the |
| leupold rifle Scopes have been popping up in the | | | | etched writing. |
| world market left and right. Here are some sure fire | | | | Packaging - Often time counterfeit leupold scopes |
| tips on how to spot a fake leupold rifle scope. | | | | have similar packaging to the real thing but often lack |
| Only buy from trusted web sites | | | | one item, the warranty information. If you've |
| When buying a new leupold scope make sure the | | | | purchased a Leupold scope you think could possibly |
| web site you are buying it from is a trusted or | | | | be a fake, check for the warranty card information. |
| authorized Leupold rifle scope dealer. Trusted | | | | It's your missing it than you most likely have a fake |
| websites will often go out of their way to prove | | | | leupold scope. |
| they are an authorized Leupold dealer. | | | | Leupold Serial Number - All of Leupold's products |
| Trade web sites - avoid big trade, OEM, or | | | | come with a serial number. If the Leupold scope |
| manufacturing websites that provide B2B services. | | | | doesn't contain a serial number then it's a good |
| Web sites like AliBaba.com, and are great for finding | | | | chance the scope is a fake. |
| OEM manufacturers but will often list fake leupold rifle | | | | Always try to ask the seller for the serial number |
| Scopes for sale. | | | | before you purchase the rifle scope. Once you have |
| What to expect from an authentic Leupold | | | | the serial number, call or email Leupold customer |
| Authentic Leupold scopes have a few distinctive | | | | service to verify if the rifle scope is authentic. |