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Sadly it's not just about the brand name. This blender was a near perefect replica of the official NutriBullet product. It took me buying it from a retail store

Sadly it's not just about the brand name. This blender was a near perefect replica of the official NutriBullet product. It took me buying it from a retail store to compare them side by side when I noticed the imperfections. But I couldn't tell without having one to compare with. Worst part is I paid MORE on the fake, so it's not even about price. I used to have this problem buying brand razor blades from eBay a few years back. They were counterfeit because they actually hurt to shave with, yet the supermarket version (same brand), were perfect. Long story short, when it comes spare power adapters (e.g. Macbook), I only buy from Apple direct. I do fear getting a knockoff which is unsafe.

jtbayly 9y ago
I had that same problem with buying razor blades online. It was impossible to tell them apart until you put them to your skin. Then it was obvious.
balls187 9y ago
Are you sure it was a fake Nutribullet? They are sold on TV via infomercial, made by Magic Bullet. They're pretty much junk manufactured by lowest bidder factories with quality problems. If you paid slightly above retail, it seems even less likely it was fake, and probably just shoddy QC.
- martin-adams 9y ago
  I was hoping to find out 100% and Amazon originally said NutriBullet would get in touch, but nothing happened. When I got back to them they had no idea what to do or what I was previously told. So disappointed in them. As for the higher price, when I brought it was out of stock everywhere which limited my options to an Amazon seller. It was the run up to Christmas and after buying, other places got stock. I did as much research as I could to spot it, even buying a new on from a trusted retailer. But when the consequence could be fire[1] it wasn’t worth the risk and I couldn’t face passing that risk to someone else by returning it. I wanted a proper investigation. That didn’t happen. [1] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-35075642/fake-nutribullet-explodes-in-safety-test-after-four-seconds http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-35075642/fake-nutribul...

jtbayly 9y ago

I had that same problem with buying razor blades online. It was impossible to tell them apart until you put them to your skin. Then it was obvious.

balls187 9y ago

Are you sure it was a fake Nutribullet? They are sold on TV via infomercial, made by Magic Bullet. They're pretty much junk manufactured by lowest bidder factories with quality problems. If you paid slightly above retail, it seems even less likely it was fake, and probably just shoddy QC.

martin-adams 9y ago
I was hoping to find out 100% and Amazon originally said NutriBullet would get in touch, but nothing happened. When I got back to them they had no idea what to do or what I was previously told. So disappointed in them. As for the higher price, when I brought it was out of stock everywhere which limited my options to an Amazon seller. It was the run up to Christmas and after buying, other places got stock. I did as much research as I could to spot it, even buying a new on from a trusted retailer. But when the consequence could be fire[1] it wasn’t worth the risk and I couldn’t face passing that risk to someone else by returning it. I wanted a proper investigation. That didn’t happen. [1] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-35075642/fake-nutribullet-explodes-in-safety-test-after-four-seconds http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-35075642/fake-nutribul...