CBP Stops $1 Million Worth of Counterfeit Guitars
CBP stopped more than 180 counterfeit guitars that would be worth more than $1 million at retail if they were real, the agency said. The guitars were found at the International and Bulk Mail Center in Jersey City, New Jersey…
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while CBP officers were examining oversized packages, it said. The guitars included trademarks for Les Paul, Paul Reed Smith, Martin, Epiphone, Fender, Taylor, and Ernie Ball and all were being shipped through the same facility. "Officers discovered business cards within the packaging, all referring to the same website," said CBP. "The website indicated these guitars could be purchased from China for about $200 to $500; but the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for authentic guitars range anywhere from $2,000 for basic models to $54,000 for signature models. The guitars were seized by officers and are scheduled for destruction."