Fake SanDisk compact flash cards

[Dean Eades]

I know people who have had these fake cards ,

Fake SanDisk Compact Flash card
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[HowlinWolf]

I always buy my equipment from reputable dealers, so there is far less chance of this sort of thing happening. This also applies to grey import gear. I'd sooner have the back-up of the manufacturer than the business integrity of a web sit knocking out cheap alternatives. I know that some dealers are better than others, but until you find out for yourself, it's a risk. Still, you pay your money, and you make your choice.

HW

[Tormentil]

eBay = Caveat emptor. What more can one say.

The guy says "The price was very good....in fact, too good to be true,...."

The idiot was already suspicious, yet went ahead with the deal, so he got what he desreved.

[glsammy]

eBay can be a good source of cheap items, but it's best if you engage your brain before buying. Too good to be true = rubbish. It's as simple as that.

[zan]

this is a known problem on ebay and such places. Ebay actually have an FAQ and guide to spotting fake sandisk cards (not much good when you're buying, but you can check when it arrives). Still, for the price of memory cards these days, why bother with the hassle?

[GerryNick2]

Certainly take a big risk buying SanDisk memory cards on ebay unless you buy from one of the reputable Hong Kong dealers but then postage out weighs the benefits. Usually get mine from 7dayshop or one of the Amazon shops at a good price and no fakes to date.

Gerry

[Surrey Sam]

Yes the ebay ones scream out fake.