Counterfeit Products – Shopping tips to avoid fake brands and replicas
Written by Mark
With Christmas approaching fast shoppers need to be aware of the fake electronic products which are flooding the market. Sellers of these fakes are targeting shoppers who are looking for a bargain around this time of year, but you can still shop safely and pick up bargains which are the genuine article.
The most popular products which are in demand for Christmas are at a high risk of having counterfeit copies made. This includes gadgets like iPod’s and MP3 players. Before you buy electronic products go to the manufacturers site (i.e. Sony, Apple etc) as they will have information on how to differentiate counterfeits from genuine products.
When buying from auction sites beware of sellers who use pictures which are downloaded from the product sites. Make sure it is a picture the seller has taken themselves. It is quite easy to make out photos which have been taken by the seller as they are usually taken in a home environment. If you are unsure, then check the pictures on the manufacturer’s site to see if they are the same.
Check the sellers profile to see their ‘reputation’ and sale history. Check their past buyers as it is not uncommon for people to build up a ‘fake’ sale history and have ghost buyers leaving comments. If you feel an auction listing for a popular electronic product looks suspicious then do not trust it.
I would like to mention that many traders do sell authentic goods through auction sites as a legitimate business.
Buying electronics from a trusted website is generally a safe, reliable purchase. Before you buy from a website make sure there are contact details where you can reach someone if there is a problem. Make sure it is an established site which you can trust – not a new (and often shoddy and un-professional) site which can just disappear tomorrow.
Keeping these tips in mind, happy and safe Christmas shopping.
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