Is my power adapter and USB cable fake?

daviduarte · Jun 20, 2012

Hello there,

I bought an USB power adapter and USB cable to use on my iPad2. When I was going to plug the first time I've found something odd, it was missing a symbol on the cable, so I started thinking it was fake.

The cable also says on it's extension: "Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China" which I think don't show on the original.

The power adapter looks oddily coloured and shaped, and is a bit dirty which looks like it was used, the big part looks original, but the small part doesn't. It's also important to mention they opened the box of the power adapter and put the cable inside.

I uploaded plenty of photos on my dropbox so you guys can take a look: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gbmr10kxzn5i9hz/jIdO1PbMh1

Please help me find out if these are fake and or used.

Thank you in advance!

Regards,

Davi Duarte

pigoo3 · Jun 20, 2012

daviduarte said:
Hello there,

I bought an USB power adapter and USB cable to use on my iPad2.

Where did you purchase it from (include the web address if possible)?

Regarding the "genuineness" of the power adapter & cable. It's only "fake" if the place selling it said it was genuine Apple (exact same item sold in the Apple Store).

"Fake" is a relative term anyway...since almost any electronic gizmo, gadget, adapter, etc. has plenty of 3rd party folks making them...at greatly reduced prices. So if you bought this adapter & cable at a substantially lower price than Apple sells them for...what do you think...of course it's not the genuine Apple product.

"Fake" is when someone says they're selling you a genuine Rolex watch...when it really isn't.

- Nick

daviduarte · Jun 20, 2012

pigoo3 said:
Where did you purchase it from (include the web address if possible)?

Regarding the "genuineness" of the power adapter & cable. It's only "fake" if the place selling it said it was genuine Apple (exact same item sold in the Apple Store).

"Fake" is a relative term anyway...since almost any electronic gizmo, gadget, adapter, etc. has plenty of 3rd party folks making them...at greatly reduced prices. So if you bought this adapter & cable at a substantially lower price than Apple sells them for...what do you think...of course it's not the genuine Apple product.

"Fake" is when someone says they're selling you a genuine Rolex watch...when it really isn't.

- Nick

Hello Nick,

You're right, when I meant fake is that the seller advertised the product as 100% original and genuine Apple product, but it isn't. I bought it here: Carregador Original Apple Charger Dock 10w + Usb Ipad 1 2 3 - R$ 64,99 no MercadoLivre

It is a similar to ebay here on Brazil, the odd thing is that like 40 ppl bought the same adapter and gave positive feedback to the seller, that's why I bought it there, the price isn't greatly reduced, they also seel non original ones for much less. It is fairly common not buying on Brazil's apple store because taxation makes things double or even triple their prices compared to the US Apple store.

But with that in mind, this product on the photos looks original?

Thank you very much,

Regards,

pigoo3 · Jun 20, 2012

daviduarte said:
You're right, when I meant fake is that the seller advertised the product as 100% original and genuine Apple product, but it isn't.

It is a similar to ebay here on Brazil, the odd thing is that like 40 ppl bought the same adapter and gave positive feedback to the seller, that's why I bought it there, the price isn't greatly reduced, they also seel non original ones for much less. It is fairly common not buying on Brazil's apple store because taxation makes things double or even triple their prices compared to the US Apple store.

But with that in mind, this product on the photos looks original?

Thank you very much,

Regards,

There are so many sellers selling these sort of items...and many times they make claims that are not correct.

Unless this person is a authorized Apple retailer/reseller...or somehow got hold of genuine Apple products...I kind of doubt that these adapters are genuine. Anything can be copied...even the printing on them that says. "Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China".

Plus what you mentioned about the color, shape, dirty, and opening the box to put the USB cable in...would also lead me to believe that this is not a genuine (brand new) Apple product.

This is not to say that the items won't perform just as well as genuine Apple products (I'm assuming everything is working ok...since you didn't mention that they don't work). They may work & be just as durable as Apple products.

If you're not happy with the items...I guess you could return them (assuming the seller accepts returns). Of course return shipping costs may be expensive...and make it not worth while.

But if everything is working fine...maybe just keep them...and be more careful next time (if you prefer genuine Apple items).

- Nick

p.s. Keep in mind. Genuine Apple items don't necessarily mean that something is better than another product. Quality Control standards may be higher for the Apple items...but "copied products" could be made from the same materials...maybe even in the same factory. The benefit of genuine Apple items is...if it fails for some reason (manufacturing defects)...Apple will be more likely to allow you to exchange it for a new working item.

daviduarte · Jun 20, 2012

pigoo3 said:
There are so many sellers selling these sort of items...and many times they make claims that are not correct.

Unless this person is a authorized Apple retailer/reseller...or somehow got hold of genuine Apple products...I kind of doubt that these adapters are genuine. Anything can be copied...even the printing on them that says. "Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China".

Plus what you mentioned about the color, shape, dirty, and opening the box to put the USB cable in...would also lead me to believe that this is not a genuine (brand new) Apple product.

This is not to say that the items won't perform just as well as genuine Apple products (I'm assuming everything is working ok...since you didn't mention that they don't work). They may work & be just as durable as Apple products.

If you're not happy with the items...I guess you could return them (assuming the seller accepts returns). Of course return shipping costs may be expensive...and make it not worth while.

But if everything is working fine...maybe just keep them...and be more careful next time (if you prefer genuine Apple items).

- Nick

p.s. Keep in mind. Genuine Apple items don't necessarily mean that something is better than another product. Quality Control standards may be higher for the Apple items...but "copied products" could be made from the same materials...maybe even in the same factory. The benefit of genuine Apple items is...if it fails for some reason (manufacturing defects)...Apple will be more likely to allow you to exchange it for a new working item.

Thank you very much Nick,

You're right, I think they are probably not geniune, or at least some part of it. And looks used. My concern is that I paid for the original and got a parallel one. I will try to contact the seller to get a refund, they are working but it's not what I paid for, if I wanted a 3rd part one I could've get one for 1/3 of the price I've paid.

Thank you for attention, your information is very much appreciated!

Regards,

Davi Duarte

MacTweak · Jun 21, 2012

That´s looks fake to me

Refund, thats why i pay with paypal. Take your money back with a paypal dispute!

daviduarte · Jun 29, 2012

MacTweak said:
That´s looks fake to me

Refund, thats why i pay with paypal. Take your money back with a paypal dispute!

Too bad it was not with paypal, but I am still thinking if I take this as a lesson or try to get a refund...

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