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This problem has a straightforward technical solution: manufacturers should put a unique serial number on every product, and encourage customers to validate the
by p1mrx 11y ago
This problem has a straightforward technical solution: manufacturers should put a unique serial number on every product, and encourage customers to validate the number after purchasing. A counterfeit will either have a bogus number that's not in the database, or a cloned number that shows up in two or more places.
I noticed that Spigen uses this approach, after buying a $9 case for my phone.
- Asbostos 11y agoYes. For such a high priced item, this should be easily economical. Some medicines already do this. It seems kind of obvious.
- snotrockets 11y agoCampagnolo attaches such a code to their wheels: http://www.campagnolo.com/WW/en/Support/certilogo http://www.campagnolo.com/WW/en/Support/certilogo
- rconti 11y agoThey almost certainly do. My Trek carbon fiber bike (~$3000 fully built brand new in 2008) was the lowest-end full-carbon bike they had that was still made in the US. It has a registration # (on the bottom bracket I believe). In fact, every bike I'm aware of does, for registering with the police in case of theft.
- rahimnathwani 11y agoMany consumer electronic products have a manufacturer's warranty which requires registration, and the serial number is one of the mandatory pieces of information. Specialised doesn't do this exactly. Their bike registration form doesn't provide any incentive except that they'll inform you of any important news about your bike: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/support/bike-registration http://www.specialized.com/us/en/support/bike-registration