That’s awesome, really appreciate it!

Mine went through too but on a different add than dustytinner. Everyone should go provide reviews on any of them knock off ads.

I just saw yours Jayme! Really appreciate it!

I figure you Subaru drivers need all the help you can get. lol

Trap out of a Subaru for two short seasons and your labeled a lesbian for life!! LMAO!!

Maybe if you'd cleaned out the dog hair and removed the rainbow bumper stickers... LOL.

Here’s a dumb question: was the original RTS patented? And if so, was the patent renewed, thus giving it more protection from copying?

I’m thinking of all the copies of the 330, all of the foot traps, body-grip setters, round point beaver skinning knives, etc. the originals are still great equipment, but there’s no way to protect from copying and the lower prices they come with.

I don’t think it’s a dumb question at all. That’s how it’s supposed to work. But the fact is, a Patent doesn’t slow China down much if any. Especially on Amazon. Plus, by changing to the cheap drive unit it’s different enough not to infringe.

One thing you might consider- if you have a registered trademark on your name, you can sign up for amazon brand registry and then amazon will not allow unauthorized sellers to use your trademark. They might still be able to sell them but they can not call them RTS (assuming that is your registered trademark)

Yeah, I should have registered the trade mark years ago but didn’t. I underestimated the interest in the setter. I thought everyone who needed one would have one within a couple years and sales would start to drop. That hasn’t been the case. We sell more every year. If I registered it now and file a claim with Amazon, if successful, they require you to re-list the item with new trade mark and you lose all the reviews.

Reviews are king on Amazon according to the dealer that’s selling the setter on there. That’s why I really appreciate the guys who left unfavorable reviews on the knock offs.

I’m not sure how many the Chinese sent on the first boat, but I doubt it’s going to be worth it for them to manufacture a second load.