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This is something I have wondered as well - I have seen several threads relating this idea on HN and elsewhere, and there are numerous comments here saying the

• thatguy0900 6y ago
  I'm wondering if it's not a regional issue with California or something. I live in the Midwest and buy alot off Amazon, and I have never received a counterfeit to my knowledge. Maybe I don't buy enough name brand stuff to notice or maybe it's all too high quality counterfeits but I also know Noone in real life complaining about it.
  • toss1 6y ago
    It depends on the type of goods. E.g., don't even think of buying any kind of battery on Amazon. It now takes less time to hunt down a reliable specialist online supplier, e.g., [1] than it does to wade through all the fraudulent listings and fake reviews on Amazon to find even a plausibly reliable product/vendor. At this point, despite being a 20+year loyal Amazon Prime customer, I'm finding It's a better use of my time to find a good vendor, often family owned. [1] I currently use batteryjunction.com, seems reliable, in my region for quicker shipping, no connection other than customer, and there seemed to be others of similar good quality in other regions.
    • mywacaday 6y ago
      Trying to get batteries in Ireland is a pain, most places won't ship as the majority of stuff goes by air, just tried batteryjunction and its the same issue there, Amazon has the same issue to be fair
      • toss1 6y ago
        Ouch - yup, that's another whole ball of issues! Does seem like a big opportunity too! Ofc, need financing for inventory, but maybe partner with an existing supplier...?