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I talked to a Fender Custom Rep and a Martin rep at NAMM and they both said there is almost nothing they can do about it. Beware....
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I learned this the hard way. A friend told me about DHgate.com. I took a look. They counterfeit almost everything! I let curiosity get the best of me and bought a GIBSON Les Paul Jr for $300. I got it. It says GIBSON on the headstock and MADE IN USA on the back!!!!
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The site holds money in escrow until the buyer is happy. I told the guy I was disappointed. It plays like crap, very buzzy and cheap parts (I expected to gut it and rebuild anyway). I told him my luthier wanted $70 to set it up so I asked how to return it. He answered that it would be expensive (natch) so I offered that I noticed his website has pics from NAMM and we could meet for an exchange. He offered to take $50 off the price so I did. Dunno what I'm going to do with it.