It just worries me that this is sooo cheap compared to the retail site. How can we be sure this is not a knock off?
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I always examine the package when it arrives to make sure that it is still sealed. The entire box should we wrapped in sealed plastic and the jar should have a foil seal over the product that is firmly attached to the jar. If it is not, then you need to return it. I have only had one instance of this in 10 years of ordering. I returned it and received a prompt refund and I never ordered through that vendor again. All other vendors have provided the exact product as the high end department stores.
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I'm guessing it's marked up on the website. The one I have is real and works very well. I also believe this is a brand I've seen at mall kiosks for $150-$200.
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the Authentic one have a big G in the back of it. If it doesn't have a G then it a knock off or not real
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i do believe you should note who is the seller.. if it's amazon, you should have no problems.. if it's some other sellers and the price is too good to be true.. then you might want to worry
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I can't speak for theirs but I'm pretty sure if it's really cheap then it could POSSIBLY be a knockoff. The one I purchased from Mp3carstore checked out as authentic with all the ways to identify a clone. Doesn't mean the ones cloning didn't buy better parts but I haven't had any problems with mine from said seller. But if you want guaranteed 100% "real" I would suggest checking the arduino website for a list of their approved distributors but you will also pay the premium going that route.
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It looked like a retail package. But, it's faked. Just watch out for this seller. They have mix stock. You'll never know what you are going to get..
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@Ben, what i bought clearly says bought from amazon.com LLC. Do not try to talk generically, a lot of us do research and I make sure even if it is costly i buy from amazon.com only (i mean seller as amazon.com). This one is a white box , though amazon said it is retail and even the box has a sticker with "retail" in it. Also amazon needs to be careful, the way it shows retailers is confusing , there are lot who can buy from cheap knock off retailers without knowing anything.
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I can tell you that the one I received is of very high quality and comes highly recommended. The box it came in certainly seemed to be genuine. You should go ahead and order it with a good feeling.I hope that helped.
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I contacted Amazon in regards to this. Did not want to spend over $100 and get something fake I cannot even return. Make sure the seller you purchase through IS amazon, not a third party. They will guarantee satisfaction :)
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Oh yeah! I couldn't explain why it's so cheap, other than its not the newest out there. From what I can tell it's completely legit!
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I face the same problem. I believe some sellers under this product sell the counterfeit item, and it's not identical to the product image shown on the product page. I already contact customer support. Be aware of this issue.
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I purchased mine from "Two Way Radio Wholesaler" who is supposed to be an authorized distributor. It works fine and came in a bag that looks to be official, but it does have the "EVO Q.C. Passed" hologram sticker on the package that is said to be a sign of a fake. The base has the "Nagoya" name on it in raised letters, but the "A" next to the "N" is not the correct font. I'm not sure what is authentic on Amazon anymore; they let all these dang Chinese sellers peddle their knock-offs all over the site. Basically, good luck on that one, but for $10 what can you expect I guess. I purchased mine from "Two Way Radio Wholesaler" who is supposed to be an authorized distributor. It works fine and came in a bag that looks to be official, but it does have the "EVO Q.C. Passed" hologram sticker on the package that is said to be a sign of a fake. The base has the "Nagoya" name on it in raised letters, but the "A" next to the "N" is not the correct font. I'm not sure what is authentic on Amazon anymore; they let all these dang Chinese sellers peddle their knock-offs all over the site. Basically, good luck on that one, but... » Read More I purchased mine from "Two Way Radio Wholesaler" who is supposed to be an authorized distributor. It works fine and came in a bag that looks to be official, but it does have the "EVO Q.C. Passed" hologram sticker on the package that is said to be a sign of a fake. The base has the "Nagoya" name on it in raised letters, but the "A" next to the "N" is not the correct font. I'm not sure what is authentic on Amazon anymore; they let all these dang Chinese sellers peddle their knock-offs all over the site. Basically, good luck on that one, but for $10 what can you expect I guess. « Show Less
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These are Drop Shipped as are most of our products, direct from the Distributor. I was waiting for some answers from them on other issues today but they never did get back to me. So did it come in just a plain corrugated box or in some other manufacturers packaging? I can't imagine, as large and respected as this distributor is that they would ship anything but the genuine article. Maybe it had something to do with the shipping container and the fit. If you just received it and think that it is not genuine or you may want it replaced, do not use it for now if you have any reason to think it might be returned. I won't be able to reach them now until Monday and if need be I can have them call you to explain. I really don't think there are any knock offs or other brands of that product but we can ask them. Are there any other product numbers, embossed markings that may indicate the brand? There is an SKU for it but I don't know if it is embedded in the material or not. Let me know if you want me to continue to verify this and I will get with them and then back to you or have them contact you. Thanks, Bob Sex-Trix
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Do not buy from this person, it is not the original! I would stick to their original site & not try to get cheaper, you just don't know & I am not screwed out of $70 some dollars.
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I just bought one and it was 100% authentic. I would just make sure that the seller is Amazon and not some other company.
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Thanks for asking all that but to be honest I have not taken mine from the box yet and I know nothing about the product and even if it is authentic or not.For the amount of money that we paid it should be platinum, I hope. Good luck with yours and hope some one else has purchased one too.
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Buy from a reputable seller like Amazon; it should be fine - Amazon has good return policies, so if you found it to be a knockoff, return it.