Hi guy,

I noticed that a lot ppl is selling fake crumpler across garage sales or shop. To be frank that I survey the few shop around Penang, the shop itself also dunoe that the product they are selling is fake crumpler.

Fake crumpler itself cost around RM150 above and it totally not worth to buy due the quality really bad. RM150 is much better buy Bagman brand instead fake crumpler. Fake crumpler come few color inside the bag, you can see yellow, orange or mix color inside. The stitch really bad! I purchase a original crumpler and compared with fake crumpler, you can see the quality is totally different. The fake crumpler divider like soft unlike original hard as cardboard...

By the way, original crumpler 5mil cannot fit my gear(d5000(mount with 18-55mm) with b.grip, 70-300mm tammy, flash gun) however the fake crumpler 5mil able to fit all because the fake crumpler is too soft. By right 5mil cannot fit my fear but fake 5mil can. You can just imagine your gear inside the bag.. Feel no secure at all.. keep bump each another.

I just want share this info to you guy just in case. . Lowepro added at bottom as well.

Crumpler

This is how you can determine whether it is a fake crumpler or original.(From selinix)

1. Certain fake crumpler have color tones that the original crumpler does not have. For example, the seven million dollar home fake comes in black and orange tone which the original does not have.
2. The interior color tone normally comes in 2 tone for the fakes one and the original one only have 1 color tone inside. Normally the fake ones would have orange color tone inside.
3. The padding material is super soft compare to the original one. You can straight away identify it when you squeeze it. The original padding is as hard as thick cardboard which is almost impossible to be bend.
4. The stitching on the fake is very poor. Original stitching is very neat and it leaves a certain gap between each stitch while the fake stitching literally has no gap at all.
5. If the price is super duper cheap and you are not buying it from the original crumpler shop I would say 95% the crumpler is a fake. Original crumpler price is very fix and you hardly can get it at such a low price.


Original Versus Fake(picture compared)



Look like original however is fake, SOS







More Information about fake crumpler -

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2657775




Lowepro
How to check lowepro original or fake*Copy from Shashiki

"Original Lowepro Bag"
Original Lowepro bag has a white tag inside the bag with a red circle QC stamp. Only original Lowepro bags carry Lowepro product lifetime warranty.



How to check lowepro original or not

http://news.xinhuanet.com/it/2008-03/13/content_7780212.htm

http://electroopticalsystem.blogspot.com/2...at-lowepro.html

how to identify fake lowepro** credit to mitivec

Some info from Crumpler.. Please take note on this
How do I avoid buying a fake Crumpler?SOS by Official Crumpler
Easy. The Crumpler products we sell at crumpler.com are available only at a small number of authorized dealers, retailers and etailers most of which are listed under Find a Store. Shop at one of these stores or sites and you get the genuine article, complete with Crumpler’s legendary warranty. Shop anywhere else – even if you see our logo, product names, product descriptions and product images – and you risk buying a fake. This goes for eBay, Facebook and all their rivals and imitators. Anyone selling in bulk via social media or auction sites is hawking knock offs, and any bag you purchase from them will not qualify for our legendary warranty. If in doubt, contact us — we know exactly where our products go.

OFF Topic - Warranty for crumpler by mavericksam
This post has been edited by C.P.U: Feb 27 2012, 04:01 PM

wah... didnt know there is fake crumpler. so we only able to differentiate the real and fake from the color of the interior?

actually pricing and quality.. original really solid unlike fake and original cost much expensive.. u see the "jahitan'.. original really nice however the fake just like cincai jahit..

never tot of getting Crumpler, so no problm for me
seriously, even the similar priced Bagman oso can fight with ori Crumpler in terms of quality
this fake Crumpler totally hisap darah

i tot the easiest tell tale signs is the tag inside?
ori will say "five million dollar home"
while the fake will say "five milion dullar home" or something?

didnt knw dat theres fake crumpler in our market...
i wonder if theres any fake lowepro in our market oso...

I thought is sew dollar home also for fake... but the mix color the easier to see.. Different color. Open the bag, than u know already..

bad melatonin
Excel told me that got fake lowepro also but I am not sure.. I never check on it yet~

This post has been edited by C.P.U: Apr 13 2010, 12:17 AM

Bagman cannot fight Crumpler quality. Bagman workmanship is not at the same level.




Fake is Lima Linggit Lumah.

Certain fakes will have different spelling for example "Senven Million Dollar Home" but there are also fakes that are exactly the same like the original one.

This is how you can determine whether it is a fake crumpler or original.

1. Certain fake crumpler have color tones that the original crumpler does not have. For example, the seven million dollar home fake comes in black and orange tone which the original does not have.
2. The interior color tone normally comes in 2 tone for the fakes one and the original one only have 1 color tone inside. Normally the fake ones would have orange color tone inside.
3. The padding material is super soft compare to the original one. You can straight away identify it when you squeeze it. The original padding is as hard as thick cardboard which is almost impossible to be bend.
4. The stitching on the fake is very poor. Original stitching is very neat and it leaves a certain gap between each stitch while the fake stitching literally has no gap at all.
5. If the price is super duper cheap and you are not buying it from the original crumpler shop I would say 95% the crumpler is a fake. Original crumpler price is very fix and you hardly can get it at such a low price.

I think the moderator should post up a sticky thread to warn buyers about this because I see a lot of people selling fake crumplers in garage sales and I believe a lot of them don't even know the item they are selling is fake. The price is mostly around RM200 - 250 which is very ridiculous for a fake item where you can actually get below RM100 in China.

butthurt liao,
i got my 6mdh for 250 only

fake or ori?

but i got the "Dr.Crumpler" tag inside the bag...
err also fake ?

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Added on April 13, 2010, 3:15 amsrsly the picture above im still doubting,

different picture compare wat ?

like the internal part ?

the ogirinal no plastic cover wan ?

This post has been edited by 168257061: Apr 13 2010, 03:15 AM

Dr.Crumpler tag ?? you mean the "transformer" tag ?

yeah

look at the front design of the fake 1 ... is different with the original one..

but actually there are a lot of different kind of fakes.. I've actually seen one with the exact design ..

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Added on April 13, 2010, 3:19 amFake one also comes with it ... and it actually printed australia crumpler website and address if i am not mistaken?

this is also something you can distinguish the fake dr.crumpler tag is bind to the bag with a plastic string while the original one is bind with a non plastic string

This post has been edited by selinix: Apr 13 2010, 03:19 AM

Fake come with fake tag(transfomer).. I had update first post from selinix information to warn buyer about fake crumpler

Thanks for sharing... now i think the safe way to get a crumpler is from KLCC... the one and only crumpler shop

100% ori from them i guess

Yeap the safest is to get from official crumpler shop ... confirm authenthic

i googled about lowepro & found out that theres fake lowepro as well in market...

those sell by World of Julie in this forum fake or ori? is it cheaper to buy in Australia since the brand is Australia? I actually wanted to buy this for my coming Australia trip end of the month. So i thought might as well buy it there but when i compare the AU pricing in the website is like more than here... hmm...

This post has been edited by exshige: Apr 13 2010, 10:07 PM

@exshige

I am not sure regarding that however you may request the seller the original for tag or picture and bag or follow selinix way.. purchase official crumpler shop.. It might a bit expensive at least we know is original.

If you guy had more information regarding fake and original bag. Kindly post at here, so we can warn the buyer.. =D I almost get con before..


P.S

Lowepro information added~

This post has been edited by C.P.U: Apr 13 2010, 10:57 PM

Maybe you can give us the link so we can take a look if there is pictures posted.

As far as i know malaysia price is cheaper than aussie and singapore

I had the same thought with you when I went to Australia last year. Thought I could get my 7MDH over there cheaper but it ended up being more expensive compared to the Crumpler shop in KLCC.

This post has been edited by pengster: Apr 14 2010, 01:03 AM

Yeah malaysia crumpler is cheaper but the worst part is always out of stock

and worst case.. only KLCC got.. anotner area such penang dun have crumpler shop..

Hmm then how much is 7 million dollar home in Crumpler KLCC? Want to get a sling bag instead of backpack now...

RM379 if I am not mistaken .. but currently they only have stocks for 4 million and 8 million

I got my lowepro fastpack 250 for RM350, is the price cheap, or could it be fake?

Assuming u bought it new, thats fairly cheap. Shashinki round RM470.
Either u got super lucky and got a cheap ori, or got super ****ed and got an expensive fake.
Check the inner tags and stitching - refer TS 1st post.

Seems ori to me, hope I got lucky then. I got it at penang btw.

Good informative post.

Eh? Where'd u buy it, click n snap?

Nop, got it at Hike

Thanks for the info, though personally I can't afford a crumpler
Will get bagman once I saved up enough moolah

Welcome.. =D

Myself just puchased crumpler 5mil but cannot fit...

Now aim for 6mil or 7mil but already broke Still finding more information fake crumpler and lowepro.. so we can avoid from get con or buy fake item..

I am surprise that you get a 5 million dollar home looking at the gears you have .. I think 7 million is the best for you

>.< I asked ppl before, they can say fit all my gear but after I purchased, I also din test it. I just bring home than only noticed my gear too big . The end I give to my friend, myself using kenko brand bag

Haha I think the moment you saw the bag when you are about to purchase you should already know that it can't fit your gears. Where you bought yours from?

Give?? what a lucky friend you have there .. haha

I ask my friend to purchase for me from KL.. Actually I had paid already before I received the item.. He pass to me than I go home and try.. Than I just sweat *how to going fit all my gear* after that I just give to my friend.. haha.. but after that I looking new bag, so i do some survey around Penang, Than I noticed that a lot shop selling fake crumpler. I try as well, amazingly can fit all my gear for fake 5mil. Can consider all shop at penang that selling crumpler all is fake crumpler because so far I did not saw any original crumpler yet but maybe certain might selling original.

I don't think they would be any camera shop that would sell any original crumpler except for the limited edition canon crumpler 5 million dollar home.

You can get from shashinki also but as usual most of them is out of stock ...

http://shashinki.com/shop/advanced_search_...72694a8&x=0&y=0

Limited edition 5milion crumpler not easy to find as well... also it more expensive than normal 5mil crumpler right? I waiting my friend buy for me from SG crumpler.. The convert to MY will cheaper and she is a member got 10% discount..

I am not sure how much KLCC crumpler selling the 5MDH but as I know the retail is RM295 so yeah the limited edition one is slightly cheaper. I called KLCC crumpler and the retail price they give for 6MDH is RM339 and 7MDH is RM379 but the stock is yet to arrive. I am quite surprised as the price is a lot cheaper than the retail price I used to know which is at RM365 and RM405 and it is also cheaper from the converted price from crumpler Singapore.

Here is a link of a shop that is selling fake crumplers too. I once email them to inquire about the item. I ask them is it a fake and they told me is "OEM" which I've no idea what is meant by OEM .. fake just say fake la ..

http://www.directphoto.com.my/webshaper/st...t.asp?catID=512

wow.. 6mdh is cheaper after convert.. >.<..

You may check mudah.my as well at penang section. You can search crumpler and you will see it write *Authentic Crumpler 7 million home SLR bag* and cost RM290. U see that picture, I am pity those buyer..

Yeap.. I almost bought a 6MDH from chris who sells crumpler bags in garage sales and photomalaysia. He quote me RM360 then i decided to call KLCC and ask and they quote me RM339 i double confirm with them with that price and they say yeah is retail at RM339. As I know the pricing for crumpler in Singapore has rised so most probably those sellers that get stock from Singapore would quote a higher price. Decided to wait till KLCC have stock only go and buy. Hope my patience could get me a good deal.

Yeah there is a lot in garage sales also which I think the moderators should really look into this matter to prevent people for paying few hundred for a fake item.

i'm surprised CPU cant fit in his gears
entry level DSLR with kit lens attached goes in the center part.
tele zoom goes to the left compartment. flash goes to the right side.
only thing cant fit is the tripod...but expected la

on good day i can even fit in a 50mm prime

However my D5000+ battery grip.. ... If body with grip mouth kitlens, I can fit flash gun only or zoom lens.. It just can't fit both.. =(

This post has been edited by C.P.U: Apr 15 2010, 01:02 AM

Got such thing as member discount? my cuz help me to buy my 8MDHfrom crumpler sg no member also get 10% discount le

oh with grip the problem
cant even close the cover properly!!
but when remove the grip and put in separately, can fit in 2 lens (one mounted) and flash. only problem is reach then need to assemble gear 1st.
just like a sniper!

@SkyBlue99

Hmm.. double check with her later.. keke

@DecaPix
lol.. can also.. like sniper

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Added on April 15, 2010, 7:26 pm @SkyBlue99

10% discount old time and new item no more..

New update that SG got green outside and orange inside 7mdh!

This post has been edited by C.P.U: Apr 15 2010, 07:26 PM

More information added for crumpler... Picture resize for more easy to see

Im curious how the color look like.

Seriously I wonder do they actually update their crumpler site?? what's the point having a website if they don't update it

U curious about the color? dun worry, I will post it soon.. haha.. It will reach me 2molo.. SGD166 for new type 7mdh..

Their website show not available but the store still got a lot stock even they have old stock. Old stock 1 bucket unlike new got 2 bucket beside. Old stock all 10% discount however they are much better than Malaysia. No stock at KLCC crumpler, shashiki also no stock.

not SGD177 as stated in their website?

SGD166 at retails crumpler shop.. Cheaper a bit than the website..


P.S
New image added for fake crumpler

Haha look at those super soft padding inside ... even can tell from a picture

haha.. I just get my new 7million crumpler... the quality really different with fake.. I shall update it how original crumpler look like tonight..

ugh...i have been using my crumpler for almost a year and now i doubt that its original >.<
Darn!

why say so?

cause it's orange inside and i bought it very cheap =(

sad to hear that..

how much you bought it for?

er...rm160 if im not mistaken..
during the bridal fair last year..aiks
I thought it was because they wanted to come out with new model..

I think RM160 is quite ok la ... at least you are not paying above RM200 for a fake item ..

as far as i know the fake one is also quite usable one ... but of course to me it will only be reasonable at below RM150

agree...but the this "fake" crumpler's quality is totally like bagman. i wonder if they are from the same manufacture.
if u have the chance to go dubai, go get it there...their crumpler's design are way different and more variety

Orange inside does not mean fake crumpler ar... My crumpler also orange inside.. hehe.. see below

First view!

Full look!

the seven million dollar home

Inside view - the so hard unlike fake that so soft like span.. I feel very secure! h

Price and receipt from Official crumpler shop SG - SGD 166 x 2.38 = RM396.08.. I think quite cheap~


This post has been edited by C.P.U: Apr 16 2010, 07:43 PM

mai crumpler inside is blue one

wow green and orange... not my taste though

haha I prefer black or green(inside) or blue however green and orange will be special on crowd.. haha..> The color really special, and Malaysia still can't get it yet. This color is new color for 7mdh~ =D

really? last time KTCY did ask if im interested or not.. got time show me in real life ok..

I am not sure either malaysia got or not because told by the salesman that is new color for new type for 7mdh.. who know the sales person just know nohting... Sure, I won't regret buy original and 7mdh... =) I am so Happy with it..

haizz waiting for the darn klcc crumpler shop is a pain... premium price but still such a buying frustration...

i have been calling the shop twice a week for the last 3 week to check for stock.. everytime... Stock haven't arrive and dunno when arrive...

zzzz...

Mine is not the brand new version of 7 mill la

@exshige

That Y i buy from SG... Shashiki and Crumpler KLCC all dun have stock... =.=...

adoi...

went to klcc last year to check the 7MDH but no stock..they quote me 475!!, so i decide to buy at garage sales. He selling me at 400..i though i got a good deal here but when u told me klcc price 375..haiya...rugi lor..always thought buying in garage should be cheaper

This post has been edited by Jenglot: Apr 20 2010, 02:44 PM

Hi,

Thank you all for the very informative info. I was thinking about buying Canon's 5mdh for rm150, after I came across this topic make me wanna think twice. Could some one post a picture of the orginal crumpler buckle vs the fake buckle? Thank you very much.



regards.

Not mistaken you mean this right?





I get 1 month ago as well.... RM150 is cheap >.< can buy!... Right now I don't have fake buckle but it kinda easy to see fake buckle. The best to see inside and quality build. Not mistaken, so far... No fake Canon 5mdh.. Please correct me if wrong..

New one for RM150? If yes that is very cheap, grab it fast!

I highly doubt there is fake for Canon Crumpler 5MDH.

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Added on April 27, 2010, 5:31 pm



Crumpler 7 million dollar home. Tired of waiting for KLCC get myself a used one in superb condition

This post has been edited by selinix: Apr 27 2010, 05:31 PM

@Selinix
Nice one! How much your get it?

Bought it from a very nice seller at RM300. Super good deal and he only used it for few days because it couldn't fit his gears.

Anyone looking crumpler 5million... U can get it from Apple switch at gurney.. I saw it there..

just bought from KLCC, hope its not fake one

It look like original and i think is original.. =) U had that booklet as well...

Bought from crumpler store???

If it's crumpler shop how can they be selling fakes

i still can't understand the crumpler preference. is it because of the looks?
for the same price of a 6mil dollar home i can get a good kata/lowepro bag with a lot more storage options and weatherproofing

Yeap the style and the looks..

It like u buy Guess and Nike bag(same price)

Nike = Kata = Usage/Space

Guess = Crumpler = Look and style...

It same theory... some ppl prefer look or branded.. I buy crumpler because the casual look.. =)

No offense but Kata/Lowepro bags are really ugly, crumpler anyday for me

Yeah I agree too

Perhaps I will start using lowerpro when I am in my 30s or 40s

I found a malaysia website selling crumpler 6 million dollar home for just rm200, is it cheap?

http://crumpler.lot.my/

Not sure is it original or not, but the seller in petaling jaya (see contact us link there, got phone number some more)

RM200 is cheap? KLCC selling how much? I might call him up and ask if it's cheap...

Got my 5MDH at DCIM2010 , its black/orange with orange/green tone inside
its Rm135 , hope its not fake though O_O
the booth there no colour choice , said want to clear stock

err sorry to tell u... i think that's fake one original crumpler only have one color tone inside the bag. Hmm...

now doubt tat wanna buy 6mdh or 7mdh~~

d size reli much different?

if only got 2 lens n a body, which to go?

btw d bag can put some books，file?

This post has been edited by busyman: Jun 2 2010, 12:30 AM

Do you think that i should get 5MDH version? I only have D3000 with kit lens at the moment only... Quite irritating with the free nikon bag because its so hard...

don think will tat cheap..maybe fake one.
http://www.crumpler.com.sg/Lite/English/Pr...me-MD0607A.html