ok thanks! he was going to meet me at the store tomorrow to verify...but I guess I will save him the time. Will they give you any information on authenticity at the store if you bring something in?
Their policy is not to authenticate, but some will do so. A lot of the SA's really do not have a clue when it comes to authenticating though.
This one's a fairly obvious fake.
ETA: If he was willing to meet you at the store, he likely believes it's real. I hope he can get his money back, too. Bummer all around.