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Do you consider Amazon a dodgy retailer? If so, congrats but most people buy their stuff there. If not, I have some bad news about dodgy goods on Amazon...

• shagie 4y ago
  Given the reviews and experiences from https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AFLICGQRF6BRJGH2RRD4VGMB47ZA/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_gw_btm?ie=UTF8 https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AFLICGQRF6BR... - absolutely, they're a dodgy retailer (and resell dodgy items). I would suggest buying only appropriately branded cables (which incidentally includes Amazon Basics). Though personally, for any cable that matters, I've spent the premium and purchased it from Apple as I'm fairly certain I am getting exactly what I am getting.
  • Eisenstein 4y ago
    So you have no refutation to my point. Your contribution was 'yeah they can be faked, just like USB-C, but I only buy real ones'.
    • shagie 4y ago
      I'd be willing to buy a mfi certified cable on amazon. Apple enforces those. You will be hard pressed to find a MFI certified cable in the above linked reviews that is rated poorly for spec. You may find "compatible" ( https://www.amazon.com/TROND-Charger-Resistor-Charging-Chromebook/dp/B019XNK74I/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 https://www.amazon.com/TROND-Charger-Resistor-Charging-Chrom... ) - but not certified ( https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/Tx1KDZKVM4Y5KYE/ref=ask_dp_dpmw_al_hza https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/Tx1KDZKVM4Y5KYE/ref=ask... ) Would I trust buying an off brand usb cable that lacks MFI certification? Nope.
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