Something is definitely rotten in Denmark.

Seems like this seller has a nifty little scam going. Wonder what the real sale price is on his knockoff inventory is, considering he can sell the real stuff so cheap

He had also said he'd knock off $65 off the $154 paid if I wanted to keep this tank, I did not want it.

how convenient..

It's the 5th and I already have the new tank.....

just to confirm, I'm assuming this tank different from the previous two you received ??

Yes the quality of the area where the vents come through the tank appears to be much better, solder as apposed to one previous tank that actually appeared to have a black sealant on the inside of the tank sealing the tubes as the exited the tank. Also the areas where the vent tubes were affixed to the interior of the tank arent just spray painted over on the exterior surface, it's nicely finished like the entire tank.

This event is a very good example for thoroughly inspecting parts as they arrive. Long term projects help this seller work his scam.

I'm so glad it all worked out for you ucudant.

Most people likely don't know the difference and they get away with scamming and are rarely called out. It would be nice if we knew who the vendor is so we can all watch out.

I'm sure it was simply just a honest mistake..

The first seller was cool, the tank looked pretty decent but had what looked like a black sealer (some kind of flux? Nahhhhh) and had painted areas where the ventes had been affixed.

The Spectra appears to use copper vent pipses which are soldered to the tank not disturbing the plating.

Heres the Spectra tank....

Heres is the other tank and it doesn't appear to have a coating as it claims. It almost looks like the metal has a blasted texture. It's vent tubes are hopefully stainless steel and not a chromed tubing. The vents are brazed and then the exterior surfaces look to simply be painted to cover any discoloration of the metal. The fuel sender opening area is also painted as is the area where the vents exit.

After all this I'm sure gonna pay more attention to my next one. thanks for the heads up.

Here is an OEM original tank

I cant remember if my (2) spectra tanks were stamped or had stickers or maybe neither but I do remember "spectra" in the transactions & not likely I will need another tank soon but the caveat is for sure locked in my head for future use. thank you!