GGTB #554????????????? But ggtb's dont come serial'd

[Mac_206]

Okay so from my understanding ggtb's DO NOT have serial numbers, but this one does but its polished off.
Got this today from a member and noticed it after inspection. Can a veteran please chime in on this or Imeo.

these are classified pics from his post:notice the huge difference in shine

 

[CaptSteve]

Mac I have a nickel TB and no serial # maybe something done by previous owner. As far as I know none have #'s

 

[Mac_206]

Thank you Steve, this is pretty dissapointing.

 

[CaptSteve]

Mac don't worry, this is an aluminum TB, have it deep buffed and it will come out and shine like new

 

[Mac_206]

Okay, I pm'd seller about it. It came pretty beat up too and it was only disclosed that there was 1 scratch. I found more then that. Thank you I will get my polishing gear in order but might have a member with more experience look into it.

 

[CaptSteve]

No this needs a professional buff. With the right buffing rig and compounds to do it right bro. But trust me it can be done to look like new

 

[Mac_206]

Ok can you give me an idea where to go please bud?

 

[CaptSteve]

I'll PM you

 

[Mac_206]

Thank you sir!

 

[Serpent67]

Stamped, lazered or engraved? I can't tell from the pics and my eyes are'nt getting any younger.

Sounds like a home jobbie.

 

[Mac_206]

More pics added, another member thinks this is fake. Can CaptSteve or someone look into this Please. I'm sorry for my panic but I paid alot and I feel like I got jacked.

 

[Mac_206]

Stamped, lazered or engraved? I can't tell from the pics and my eyes are'nt getting any younger.

Sounds like a home jobbie.

engraved serpent

 

[Huffelpuff]

Sorry, Mac... hope you didn't get ripped off.

 

[CaptSteve]

Mac, don't worry bro. Do what i told you if that doesn't pan out let me know

 

[Mac_206]

Im on it sir

 

[buGG]

probably real, but just opted to have the same serial no. from his stealth/ ggts later engraved on his ggtb as well. it will come off and look good as new again, or better.

 

[CaptSteve]

bugg it's certainly an authentic TB, no doubt about that but we're debating if the serial number is real? Was it put there by Imeo or by a previous owner at some engraver. As far as I know no TB was ever serial engraved by Imeo. But as you rightly said it can be made to look like new.

 

[CaptSteve]

Just to clear things up I recommended to Mac a master restorer who can make this look like new.

 

[buGG]

the previous owner had the same # on his ggts...if imeo did it it would look similar to other gg engravings...it doesn't.

 

[CaptSteve]

Absolutely right