Today I acquired...........

[DAPPH]

I got two shrink wrapped full sugar slabs of mini world cup football suvineers /football memorabilia bottled for Coke A Cola during one of the world cup series ( Last one in the last century IIRC) , Several years on coming up to another football world cup event I decided to sell them on eBay as unopened singles to see what they would fetch , but having tasted on before I took the photos , I decided to forget the idea incase I poisoned someone .

It tasted absolutely evil and didn't smell too clever either .

 

[JEZGUZ]

Not a fan of "sugar free" stuff either, it's usually got a boatload of chemical sweeteners so it's even sweeter than the original.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Does the label at the neck relate to anyone on here?

I could qualify.....

 

[brewdexta]

A Mitutoyo 513-404 metric lever DTI. Normally about 60 odd quid. 17 quid including delivery via Ali Express.

Why something supposedly made in Japan was nestling in a warehouse in China is debatable. Nothing on the QA sheet.

So not sure its pukka but if it's not then it's a very good copy and for my usage I would never pay 60 odd quid.

It would be interesting to compare it with one from a Mitutoyo dealer to see if it is genuine as I can only compare it with ones on-line.

 

[25.4_mechanic]

A Mitutoyo 513-404 metric lever DTI. Normally about 60 odd quid. 17 quid including delivery via Ali Express.

Why something supposedly made in Japan was nestling in a warehouse in China is debatable. Nothing on the QA sheet.

No QR-code on the dial ... not much hope - at least they learned to spell the name right.

HERE Mitutoyo shows some of the signs for fakes ...



Carsten

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[daedalusminos]

Fixed steady for the M300. Pretty good condition, the brass inserts could do with a reface.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

No QR-code on the dial ... not much hope - at least they learned to spell the name right.

HERE Mitutoyo shows some of the signs for fakes ...



Carsten

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Your link just reverts to your post?

 

[25.4_mechanic]

Your link just reverts to your post?

... and then there should open the question how you'd like to open the pdf ...
... when I try it my post just refreshes behind the question regarding the pdf ...

pls try again and report back as long as I can change the post - thanks ...

This is the link behind it: http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20130812_dial_test_indicator/Imitation-leaflet-6pp.pdf



Carsten

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[slim_boy_fat]

^^ Nope, just the same with your link.
And the same with the second one.

 

[tigdlo]

So not sure its pukka

It's not.

If it's £17 worth then no loss.

"Enginery"
"Chechup"

 

[25.4_mechanic]

^^ Nope, just the same with your link.

How do YOU normally open a pdf-link in a web site?

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Just click on it - anyone else experiencing the same as me?

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

I see a wobble time ahead.

 

[MattF]

Your link just reverts to your post?

If you paste the link straight into the address bar, it works. Must be some hot-linking thing they've implemented.

http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20130812_dial_test_indicator/Imitation-leaflet-6pp.pdf

 

[brewdexta]

No QR-code on the dial ... not much hope - at least they learned to spell the name right.

HERE Mitutoyo shows some of the signs for fakes ...



Carsten

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Thanks for the link, that settles it, a fake, but for the price I'm not worried. When I purchased it I knew there was a reasonable chance, it was 9 quid before postage so guessed it could be dodgy. Interestingly I can now open a case with AliExpress and probably get a refund, they will probably want the DTI back I guess. Not sure I can be bothered to do it, too busy.

 

[25.4_mechanic]

Interestingly I can now open a case with AliExpress and probably get a refund,

do that and tell us afterwards please - I really don't think they want it back ...

 

[Brad93]

100% fake

The glare off the crystal/lens gives it away, the documentation colour screams china copy.
The yellow dial doesn't go right up to the bezel. Anti magnetic has too much space between the two words. No QR code. Mitutoyo haven't used grey boxes for 10+ years.
The don't use foam in their boxes, just moulded plastic that forms part of the box.

 

[Shox Dr]

Thanks for the link, that settles it, a fake, but for the price I'm not worried. When I purchased it I knew there was a reasonable chance, it was 9 quid before postage so guessed it could be dodgy. Interestingly I can now open a case with AliExpress and probably get a refund, they will probably want the DTI back I guess. Not sure I can be bothered to do it, too busy.

Not wanting to kick a man when he's down. But you need a slap

 

[daedalusminos]

A Mitutoyo 513-404 metric lever DTI. Normally about 60 odd quid. 17 quid including delivery via Ali Express.

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Why something supposedly made in Japan was nestling in a warehouse in China is debatable. Nothing on the QA sheet.

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So not sure its pukka but if it's not then it's a very good copy and for my usage I would never pay 60 odd quid.

It would be interesting to compare it with one from a Mitutoyo dealer to see if it is genuine as I can only compare it with ones on-line.

View attachment 383672

Erm.....have you actually read what it says on that insert

 

[Blue Chips]

This is the link behind it: http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20130812_dial_test_indicator/Imitation-leaflet-6pp.pdf

That document should help ID fakes...for a while at least.
It's also a good set of guidelines for the imitators to make more realistic fakes.