is this legitimate or a knockoff from china?
213410
Nope. Its really detailed figure. Great material. But its not meant for toy but more for collection
808442
It was posted from China however it seems to be legit. I can't see any difference in quality from similar ones I have brought in toys r us. The instructions and packaging are the same.
538562
This is Authentic from Amazon I never had a problem with things being fake here on Amazon. The one on ebay is FAKE! DON'T PURCHASE IT AT ALL.
2192279
Authentic CHI irons were manufactured in both the USA and China. If your CHI says made in Korea, it is probably a fake. The plastic of an authentic CHI should be matte black. If the black plastic on your original CHI is shiny, it is a fake. There are no stickers on an authentic CHI, although there should be a silver-colored ink stamp by the power switch which says LED. Your CHI should also be stamped GLOBAL BEAUTY NETWORK, INC. in silver on the handle. On authentic CHI irons, the ceramic should not chip or wear off. Cheap knockoffs are made with aluminum plates coated with ceramic. Also, the ceramic plates should "float". Press down on the plate and see if it moves. If the plate moves, or "floats", then you have the real deal. On the original model, there is an R, not TM, after CHI. If you have the owner's manual, it should say GF-1001 on the cover, with contact info for Farouk Systems at the bottom. The manual should be printed in English and should contain a one-year warranty. On the inside of the handle it should say: Farouk Systems, Inc, and below that should be a certification number (for example, Certified to: CSA-C222). Although newer models are 20-25 watts, older CHIs were 35 watts. The box your CHI came in should be printed in English, Spanish, and French. On the back of the box it should say: Manufactured for Farouk Systems, Inc. Houston TX 77090. Earlier this year, Farouk founder Farouk Shami issued a press release stating that he will be closing all overseas factories in an attempt to thwart counterfeiting. If you plan on buying a CHI in the future, make sure that it was made in the USA. Fake CHIs are common online, but have also been known to turn up in some salons and beauty supply stores. Never buy a CHI online, no matter how reputable the seller is. Farouk, like most professional manufacturers, only sells to authorized dealers!
429769
Buy directly from Amazon & not a 3rd party seller. That's the only way to be sure it's genuine.
1052785
It is legitimate. I've been buying it on Amazon for about 4 years now and have never gotten a knock off.
543295
Yes, and it actually looks legit. I expected a knockoff, it's pretty close to the original.
1992391
As far as I can tell, it's appears to be genuine and with a Gates packaging sleeve. I've done research before buying these and I don't think it's something someone could copy....
1785434
Hi, while I am no expert in detecting knockoff's these seem very legit to me, main reason being the quality. Have had the first set for over 18 months & they are still extremely sharp and look great. On the other hand some Chinese knifes from Target that we had lost their sharpness in 6 months.
2282391
Mine was real. They have a stamp on the bottom if real. I looked into it before I bought mine.
1778252
I am not sure. It does not look like a knock off, however the package does not show any brand. It just have a kit number and some other codes. It does say Designed in New Jersey, USA, and Assembled in China.
629641
Do you think this is a Knockoff? It does have Kingston's Warrantee of 5 years with all the right info on the package. Definitely marked for international markets. It's made in China, but does have the engraved serial number on the Silver USB End that looks legit. Knock offs usually don't have that. I would have to say it is legit. Some knock offs use possibly stolen packaging, so the extra step of engraving is a good indication this is legit.
1516105
No it is not a knockoff.. that's what I was worried about too. It's heavy duty and very well made.
2051915
Personally, The one I have looks exactly like the picture. I don't know much about fakes, but as for me, I check product and reviews before buying any product.
879659
I purchased mine from "Two Way Radio Wholesaler" who is supposed to be an authorized distributor. It works fine and came in a bag that looks to be official, but it does have the "EVO Q.C. Passed" hologram sticker on the package that is said to be a sign of a fake. The base has the "Nagoya" name on it in raised letters, but the "A" next to the "N" is not the correct font. I'm not sure what is authentic on Amazon anymore; they let all these dang Chinese sellers peddle their knock-offs all over the site. Basically, good luck on that one, but for $10 what can you expect I guess. I purchased mine from "Two Way Radio Wholesaler" who is supposed to be an authorized distributor. It works fine and came in a bag that looks to be official, but it does have the "EVO Q.C. Passed" hologram sticker on the package that is said to be a sign of a fake. The base has the "Nagoya" name on it in raised letters, but the "A" next to the "N" is not the correct font. I'm not sure what is authentic on Amazon anymore; they let all these dang Chinese sellers peddle their knock-offs all over the site. Basically, good luck on that one, but... » Read More I purchased mine from "Two Way Radio Wholesaler" who is supposed to be an authorized distributor. It works fine and came in a bag that looks to be official, but it does have the "EVO Q.C. Passed" hologram sticker on the package that is said to be a sign of a fake. The base has the "Nagoya" name on it in raised letters, but the "A" next to the "N" is not the correct font. I'm not sure what is authentic on Amazon anymore; they let all these dang Chinese sellers peddle their knock-offs all over the site. Basically, good luck on that one, but for $10 what can you expect I guess. « Show Less
604641
You gotta watch what seller it's from. Amazon sometimes just like lumps all the reviews into one product page. If it ships from China, it's probably a bootleg. If it's from Japan, it's probably legit.
1784886
Yes! I paid $10 more to buy this from amazon as the seller knowing that if something happened or it was a fake they would return it. I registered mine online and confirmed it was the real deal... Some reviewers had received fakes from other venders and could not register it because the product number didn't exisit