SW Ohio | RecreationalTillage - 2/22/2026 10:19
While the Deere effort to better differentiate the displays to the general public is noted, the sunk cost to make the counterfeit markings can be easily recouped with the selling of just one unit to an unsuspecting buyer. Now leverage that across an unscrupulous person selling many displays, with no accountability, and the root problem of enabling bad actors hasn't gone away with the laser etch, it's just another hurdle easily gone around.
Which circles back to one needs to check with a dealer before trading any money for one, markings alone are not enough.
I don't think you understand. The essentials displays HAVE the laser etching and are not as valuable as the non-essentials units, which DO NOT HAVE the laser etching. Therefore any scammer who added the etching is only hurting themselves by making the display worth less money. The worry would be someone REMOVING the laser etching and trying to pass the display off as one with permanent activations.
Agreed, best course of action is to consult your dealer |
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