Fake Kronos 2?

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Fake Kronos 2?

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I have found a listing for a Kronos 2 88 in Europe for only 600 euros which would be roughly 700 USD. That sounds like a very attractive price, a little too attractive.

I am wondering if it could be a fake from China or maybe stolen.

Does anyone know if there are knockoff Kronos on the market?
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My experience is too good to be true adds are for phishing phone numbers etc. or, for knocking someone over the head and taking their money. B careful.

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Fat Bastard wrote: Fake Kronos 2?
Fat Bastard, it's probably a Lo Key - the lesser god of mischief. :D
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geoelectro wrote:My experience is too good to be true adds are for phishing phone numbers etc. or, for knocking someone over the head and taking their money. B careful.

Geo
That sounds to good to be true. I would pass :arrow:
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Fat Bastard wrote:I have found a listing for a Kronos 2 88 in Europe for only 600 euros which would be roughly 700 USD. That sounds like a very attractive price, a little too attractive.

I am wondering if it could be a fake from China or maybe stolen.

Does anyone know if there are knockoff Kronos on the market?
tell the ' seller' you can meet him in front of the police department
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Post by Fat Bastard »

Thanks for the answers!

So...I guess it probably is some sort of scam :(

But still I am very curious if anyone knows if there is a fake Kronos on the market like say an iPhone copy etc?

If so, how could I tell it from the real deal (if I can't play it)?
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Post by GregC »

Fat Bastard wrote:Thanks for the answers!

So...I guess it probably is some sort of scam :(

But still I am very curious if anyone knows if there is a fake Kronos on the market like say an iPhone copy etc?
No, there is no magic copy machine or replicator that will 'copy ' the Kronos.

There are costly physical steps, outside and in . As we know, most 'copy factories' copy the 'easy ' stuff.

I don't believe there is much chance of a quality fake. A junky glaring amateur copy much less quality, long shot maybe. I doubt it would be worth the trouble.

I would scratch the thought
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Post by Fat Bastard »

Ok great.

I will be on the check out for a good deal that is real and not some scam.

Thanks again.
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My concern is that it's a DOA Kronos. Completely blown out circuit board. Etc.

The price might actually be a good one for the remaining parts.
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