The packaging looks old on this product as compared with the newer pics of Spark. How old it this particular batch of Spark?
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Distributors are not allowed to sell AdvoCare on Amazon or Ebay - if your interested in products my site is www.spark2focus.com you can also contact me via this site
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Not sure about the packaging, but my friend is a distributor and her cans have this same picture/label. However, the canister does have an expiration date printed on it. I ordered this in Dec. 2013 and the exp. date is "Best by 02/15". Hope this helps?!
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From all appearances it was new, but even my old battery has no external signs of wear. So that is no indication of use. It arrived in a small fitted clear plastic envelope inside the shipping packaging. These may be seconds (failed quality control) hence the low price? My local retailer sells this same battery for over $30 USD.
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I read where a customer got an old/ expired package of vi. it had dust all over it also. exactly how old are these packages I'm ordering.
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I wouldn't worry about the picture. The product will have an expiration date on the package. The components do have a defined lifespan, after which the unit should be replaced. It's a very easy installation.
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The Ziploc produce bags I purchased appear to be old stock. They are exactly like the discontinued bags.
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The photo you are seeing is actually a stock photo provided by Amazon. Our cartridge has never been out of the box and was sealed by the manufacturer so we do not have pictures of the cartridge itself, only the sealed box. We would be happy to update our listing with non-stock photos if that would make you more comfortable with the purchase. To the best of our knowledge the cartridge we are selling is New OEM. Please have a nice day and thank you for your question and the opportunity to clarify out listing.
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I've never gotten old stock, and actually the older packaging would be much preferred! I think this picture is of the new packaging which is awful. The product is the same but the new bottle has a cap that doesn't stay on well, it's too large, you can't see how much is left and a small amount hardens in the top between uses.
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All I can say is that I have ordered it twice, and I trust that it is a reputable company and it's well sealed. Not sure how you would know if it was stale unless the product had expired. At that point, Amazon would have to take it back. No lose proposition!
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The one I ordered was also old stock its been a couple months now,I have no complaints about the performance
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I think the two images may be different due to lighting? Mine is a beautiful finish that is more similar to the aged image, but when under direct light, it does look shiny and new. I am extremely happy with this unit, and I hope you will be too. Good Luck, R.
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The one I got was expired. But it seems to still work just fine! It was sealed and unopened.
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The one I bought was new and in the box. But it was a while ago. I can't speak for what they're selling n ow.
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That is the new packaging, expiration date 2/2016. The old box used to be yellow and white. This is great stuff. I have been using it for several years.
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I bought it as new and it came in new retail packaging, just like the picture. The packaging "box" wasn't damaged either inside or out. When I opened it, the cartridge just seemed like it had been sitting for a very long time. Maybe it was exposed to extreme temperature which caused it to leak in the sealed package. It is working just fine, but I wonder if I'll get the extended life out of it that I got out of my last XL cartridge since it had leaked quite a bit of ink.
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The pictures are dated. For all I know, the ad pictures are 5 years old. I would not worry about it at all. I haven't even bothered to check the expiration date on mine, and they aren't allowed to sell a product past it's expiration date. Beyond that, even it was past expiration, I don't think the loss in efficacy would be all that great, but I am not an authority on that.
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Well they should update the picture then. Kinda leaves you thinking that there may be old stock out there and you may get stuck with it by chance.
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Trevor,I bought the same item.It is brand new, and it is in the original box.And it is great!Enjoy!