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Ever heard of DHgate.com?

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 1:35 pm
by Roberto28
I’ve been looking to buy a another horn, and I came across this website.

It’s selling Bach and Edwards trombones for about $500. I just think it’s too good to be true. E.g. https://m.dhgate.com/product/bach-strad ... 2293215721

Has anybody had experience buying from this website?

Re: Ever heard of DHgate.com?

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 1:48 pm
by BGuttman
Site looks very Chinese. Lots of your typical Chinese stuff. I would suspect that the "name brands" are counterfeits.

Trent Hamilton evaluated a phony Bach Trumpet on his You Tube site.

Re: Ever heard of DHgate.com?

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 2:33 pm
by Roberto28
Thank you. Very helpful video!

Re: Ever heard of DHgate.com?

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 4:20 pm
by AlexMcMahon
Looks like an Ali baba-style knock-off site. Just looking at the link you posted, that is definitely a cheap copy. I'm basing that on the laser engraving using incorrect fonts, and overall materials used. Buyer beware.

Re: Ever heard of DHgate.com?

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 1:54 am
by lauriet
Yep, it is a Chinese website.
Dont trust it.

Re: Ever heard of DHgate.com?

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:00 pm
by davebb
The white gloves are a strong clue. Not sure if they are meant to protect the instrument or the player's hands.

Re: Ever heard of DHgate.com?

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:29 pm
by sirisobhakya
42BG with “phosphore bronze”...

No.

Re: Ever heard of DHgate.com?

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:10 pm
by harrisonreed
I believe that you can get a genuine Chinese Edwards for $500. That seems clear to me.