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Just be wary of Amazon vendors. I purchased a camera fulfilled through Amazon and it was a fake. Returning/Exchanging was simple but the difference in the lab
by JoblessWonder 9y ago
Just be wary of Amazon vendors. I purchased a camera fulfilled through Amazon and it was a fake. Returning/Exchanging was simple but the difference in the label was clear when viewed side by side.
- post_break 9y agoNot only that, but some companies offer 0 warranty when purchased through Amazon or BH. You have to buy through a distributor who will only warranty it if you have them install it. Like ACTI.
- ad_hominem 9y agoI always hear people recommend Hikvision cameras but then I wonder where they buy them from, because it seems there is a lot of this counterfeiting you mention going on. Hikvision even has a page about it.[1] Makes me wonder how many folks have knockoffs and they're not even aware of it. I almost bought one from B&H Photo, but even they're not on the authorized partner list.[2] [1]: http://www.hikvision.com/us/about_10677.html http://www.hikvision.com/us/about_10677.html [2]: http://www.hikvision.com/us/distributionPartner.aspx?stat=1&c_kind=43&c_kind2=45&c_kind3=56 http://www.hikvision.com/us/distributionPartner.aspx?stat=1&...
- sgustard 9y agoTo be clear, Amazon sells a lot of fake cameras labelled as such for like $12. These, some alarm window stickers & a Beware of the Raccoon sign are my main security system. https://www.amazon.com/Security-Realistic-Surveillance-Businesses-Armo/dp/B01HDZM6N8 https://www.amazon.com/Security-Realistic-Surveillance-Busin...
- JoblessWonder 9y agoYeah, I should probably clarify that I mean counterfeit cameras. They functioned for a day before nearly catching fire.