Is this brass chi you real, and what's it worth?

[Rhdeg6]

I have what I believe to be a real brass chi you SN#362. I bought it awhile ago, it has all the tubes but it didn't come with the chi you pin/plaque I've seen other real chi's come with. I'm curious if it's real and it value. I have 3 clones and I've noticed the holes in the top cap are a lot closer on the "real one", the grooves in the lock rings are smaller, and the serial number font is differant than the clones. I'm still curious with all the clones on the market, if it's real, what's SN#362 worth, if it's real.

the three on the left are clones in the last picture. I can take more pictures if it helps prove authenticity. Thanks in advance for the help

 

[Rhdeg6]

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[Thomasis]

I read some where that the serial numbers on the original are more rounded than the clones, but I really can't add more than that without talking out of my wazoo. I'm sure someone will chime in here that knows for sure.

 

[freeatlast!]

I think it's the opposite: on the authentic, the numbers are more squarish. Could be wrong. Is it possible to email/phone the maker and find out? Or who you bought it from?

 

[numbskull]

I think Rip covers that in this vid. The real ones have squarish numbers

Chi You Clone vs. Chi You - YouTube

 

[Rhdeg6]

I think it's the opposite: on the authentic, the numbers are more squarish. Could be wrong. Is it possible to email/phone the maker and find out? Or who you bought it from?

I have two know to be clones, the first picture and the SS in the 2nd pic, all three seem to have differant font serial numbers. But the brass seems to deeper engravings than the two known clones

 

[numbskull]

Looks like you have an authentic brass Chi You on your hands. Someone may have mentioned it but if you can, get your hands on a real one for comparison purposes. As far as how much is worth, I'm not too sure. Don't quote me on this but I'm inclined to say the retailed for about $200-$250. Could be wrong though, just going based off of the price point for most high end mech mods.