Concerns on new memory cards??

8 years 8 months ago #447770 by Raymond II
I need to get a couple new memory cards and a number of months ago there were some articles circulating about counterfeit memory cards that are flooding the market.  Is that still an issue?  If so, any retailers who are considered safe from these? 


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8 years 8 months ago #447775 by garyrhook
Possibly, and no.

Once you've settled on a brand, do a websearch to see if counterfeiting is a problem. Most of what I've seen seems to have targeted Sandisk (IIRC) but most counterfeits are easily spotted if you take the time to examine them.

FWIW your concerns about a new card should focus on write speed and reliability.


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8 years 8 months ago #447791 by Screamin Scott
Buying from a major retailer (like B&H, Adorama, Best Buy, etc) shouldn't present any issues. EBay, Craigslist & some Amazon 3rd party sellers are liely more prone to counterfeit cards. I got burned on eBay several years back. I no longer buy cards off of eBay...

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8 years 8 months ago #447829 by Sawyer

Screamin Scott wrote: Buying from a major retailer (like B&H, Adorama, Best Buy, etc) shouldn't present any issues. EBay, Craigslist & some Amazon 3rd party sellers are liely more prone to counterfeit cards. I got burned on eBay several years back. I no longer buy cards off of eBay...



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8 years 8 months ago #447837 by Rob Conley
Play it safe and just buy from B&H


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8 years 8 months ago #448074 by Prago
Has there ever been any counterfeit issues with either Adorama or B&H? 

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8 years 8 months ago #448342 by Stanly
I've bought 4 memory cards from B&H in the last few years, no issues at all. 

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8 years 8 months ago #448591 by Sawyer

Prago wrote: Has there ever been any counterfeit issues with either Adorama or B&H? 


Not that I know of

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