Fake camera gear on Amazon & B&H Photo?

1 year 2 months ago #748506 by E Rodriguez
Another photographers FB page had an article on fake camera gear on big sites a few months ago.  I meant to read it, but didn't and was just looking for it.  The article teased about which sites were best with keeping fake stuff at bay vs others where it was a bit more rampant.  

Would you happen to know the page this was posted on, yeah I know it's a long shot.  It wasn't this site and I seem to recall it was a woman author. Or would you know anything on this topic.  Actually I'm just curious is this a problem on Amazon and big retailer sites like B&H?


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1 year 2 months ago #748517 by TCav

E Rodriguez wrote: Actually I'm just curious is this a problem on Amazon and big retailer sites like B&H?


Amazon itself? No. But remember that many companies sell things on Amazon, and some of them are less than reputable. If you shop on Amazon, buy from Amazon, not third parties hosted by Amazon.

B&H? Almost certainly not.


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1 year 2 months ago #748600 by J Photo Man
I just remember fake memory cards were floating around a few years back.  But if you come across anything that is fake, both the retailers you mentioned would no doubt swap things out for you.  


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1 year 2 months ago #748647 by Chester Foster

TCav wrote:

E Rodriguez wrote: Actually I'm just curious is this a problem on Amazon and big retailer sites like B&H?


Amazon itself? No. But remember that many companies sell things on Amazon, and some of them are less than reputable. If you shop on Amazon, buy from Amazon, not third parties hosted by Amazon.

B&H? Almost certainly not.


:agree:   Amazon did have a problem with 3rd party sellers some time ago, however as I understand that taken care of.  Years ago.  I've not heard any problems with counterfeit gear in a long time.  


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1 year 2 months ago #748756 by Sawyer
Thank goodness, this hasn't been an issue for a little while.  Not at least on Amazon.  

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1 year 2 months ago - 1 year 2 months ago #748769 by icepics
I have seen listings for other products by external sellers where their info. is all in Chinese. I think Amazon will make good on returns but there's usually a time limit.

There have been news stories about customers buying from overseas and the products were not what was pictured.

Sharon
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1 year 2 months ago #748865 by MM Images
Was there ever a situation of fake cameras or was it just small accessories?  


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1 year 2 months ago #748938 by Jim Photo

MM Images wrote: Was there ever a situation of fake cameras or was it just small accessories?  


Only thing I remember was memory cards.  Never heard of fake cameras.  I think those would stand out though.  


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