Fake Asian BLX 90? HELP

[Cooper_Tecnifibre4]

Hey Guys.

I put a post up here in the wanted section for a Asian BLX 90, someone E-Mailed me with pictures of one that they would like to sell, it looks fine but there is a Warranty Card attached to throat? Is that normal for the Asian version?

I will try and post pictures A.S.A.P!

Cheers!

[Cooper_Tecnifibre4]

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[Devilito]

pop the butt cap off and see if it's foam packed

[Cooper_Tecnifibre4]

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[Cooper_Tecnifibre4]

Originally Posted by Devilito

pop the butt cap off and see if it's foam packed

The guy E-Mailed me these pictures.

[Devilito]

Originally Posted by Cooper_Tecnifibre4

The guy E-Mailed me these pictures.

right, my mind is in a haze sorry. Can you ask him to do it and post a picture of that?

[Cooper_Tecnifibre4]

Originally Posted by Devilito

right, my mind is in a haze sorry. Can you ask him to do it and post a picture of that?

Hmmm i would prefer not to as i would not like to scare him off. But what's your view on the whole Warranty Card thing, is that normal for the Asian BLX 90?

Thanks

[Cooper_Tecnifibre4]

Actually i just asked him if he would, Will keep you posted.

[Cooper_Tecnifibre4]

Seems like a genuine guy, but when i asked him to pop open the butt cap he said "I am not willing to open the butt cap, to be honest. Are you concerning about a hollow handle with nails sticking out vs. a foam-filled handle? I heard that argument as well..."
I can understand if he doesn't want to brake the shrink wrap and show me and then i decline. But i won't anyway, Unless it's a Obvious fake.

So can anyone please tell me some info by the pics i have posted?

[cy1126dragonamul]

it's genuine

[Cooper_Tecnifibre4]

Originally Posted by cy1126dragonamul

it's genuine

How do you know?

[PeterFig]

I think I have the answer for you. I was contacted by the same seller too. He provided me with the same photos so I did some research. I believe the racquet is fake.

The first bit of proof is the placement of the paintjob in comparison to the grommets. Check out where the "Wilson" in gold is on my US BLX90 in comparison to one in the photos provided (it's WAY off):



I then went one step further and emailed a very reputable poster (BounceHitBounceHit) as he has some genuine Asian BLX90's and he confirmed that his matched my US ones and NOT the ones sent to you of the Asian BLX being offered for sale.

So it's fake. The seller was very nice with me too and he may not even know his racquet is fake.

Hope this helps.

[Cooper_Tecnifibre4]

Originally Posted by PeterFig

I think I have the answer for you. I was contacted by the same seller too. He provided me with the same photos so I did some research. I believe the racquet is fake.

The first bit of proof is the placement of the paintjob in comparison to the grommets. Check out where the "Wilson" in gold is on my US BLX90 in comparison to one in the photos provided (it's WAY off):



I then went one step further and emailed a very reputable poster (BounceHitBounceHit) as he has some genuine Asian BLX90's and he confirmed that his matched my US ones and NOT the ones sent to you of the Asian BLX being offered for sale.

So it's fake. The seller was very nice with me too and he may not even know his racquet is fake.

Hope this helps.

Thank you my friend, You have just saved me a whole lot of money! Arggh but i am very annoyed as i just want to purchase a genuine Asian BLX 90!!!

[PeterFig]

Originally Posted by Cooper_Tecnifibre4

Thank you my friend, You have just saved me a whole lot of money! Arggh but i am very annoyed as i just want to purchase a genuine Asian BLX 90!!!

I know EXACTLY how you feel. I've been in search of one too. I do have one coming from another TW member who's got some good references and all checks out. It's scheduled to be delivered tomorrow so I'll know for sure if it's real then - but from the photos provided and his references I have good hope.

I like you almost bought the one you posted about... almost. Luckily BHBH was kind enough to help me verify that it's fake.