CHI 2 inch flat iron- made in korea?? Hi,I just received my CHI turbo 2 inch flat iron I ordered on amazon.com - It says made in korea and the accompanying instruction booklet is full of typos. I haven't tried the flat iron yet, but when I took it out of the box, gently, I heard a shifting, moving sound, like some part was loose inside. On a quick glance everything seems okay. I am debating if I should keep this or return it. Hope I haven't received a cheap imitation. The ceramic plates also have a tiny scratch. Is this not a big deal? CHI 2 inch flat iron- made in korea?? Hi,I just received my CHI turbo 2 inch flat iron I ordered on amazon.com - It says made in korea and the accompanying instruction booklet is full... » Read More CHI 2 inch flat iron- made in korea?? Hi,I just received my CHI turbo 2 inch flat iron I ordered on amazon.com - It says made in korea and the accompanying instruction booklet is full of typos. I haven't tried the flat iron yet, but when I took it out of the box, gently, I heard a shifting, moving sound, like some part was loose inside. On a quick glance everything seems okay. I am debating if I should keep this or return it. Hope I haven't received a cheap imitation. The ceramic plates also have a tiny scratch. Is this not a big deal? « Show Less
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.how is Made in Korea a bad thing? it's not China- hello!look at SAMSUNG, LG, HYUNDAI- all KOREAN brands! South Korea is a wealthy Capitalist country that makes the best electornics.if it looks cheap, it was probably made in China. China always makes cheap imitations of authentic Korean brands..
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Send it back. It maybe a Knock-off item. If in doubt, return it asap, I would.
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Just bought a Chi Air Pro Expert at Best Buy. Says manufactured for CHI Home, LLC. Houston, Texas 77073 USA. Made in China. Certified to CSA STD. C22.2 NO 36 Is 35 watts. Doesn't say Global Beauty Network. Has limited 2 yr warrantyDo you know anything about these? Plates float, but finish is not matte. I am guessing this is a cheaper version made for places like Best Buy, Target, etc. and don't know if they are as good as the read deal.Thank you for your reply
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I just received the Chi turbo 1 inch iron today. I already had one at home. The new one I received is a little different from the one I already have (which is the exact same model number). The new one seems to be lighter and the on-off switch is reversed. Also the box to the new iron says made in Korea and my old iron says that on the iron itself. However, on the new iron itself, it says made in the USA. Do you think I received a knock off?
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I bought the digital one and I can't understand how to use it. There were no instructions.. It isn't really working well, but not sure if I cant make it hot.
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most authentic hair styling tools are made in Korea- if it's made in USA or China, it is fake.i recommend you try not to buy things online at Amazon or Ebay (esp. Eaby) too many fake sellers selling fake imitations.buy them either in stores or on official trusted websites like Folica.
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Mine is from Korea - all the printings are in Korean. I asked my Korean friends what it says - they told me that it was the warning signs telling us not to touch it when it is hot.
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This product is made in Japan. Over the years, I've had and bought several both for myself and as gifts. My hair is not straight, and I want it to be without the efforts of multiple irons. There are two kinds....one with a separate attachment for curling, another for drying hair straight and styling. I am simple. The downfall would be the instructions. Not written in English. Also, try not to overheat, it bends the bristles over time. Would I buy again? No issue. Love it!....I keep a spare for travels.
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Not made in China, it is made in England, That is the reason I purchased it in the first place. It is chrome and it spots on the inside. I am on my 5th or 6th Simplex tea kettle because of the shape only! Love the way it looks. If I could find an All Clad made in the US I would like that. This is the only tea kettle I have found not made in China.
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I just checked my pans and it doesnt indicate where it was made. However, the ceramic coating is patented in & made in Germany. I just looked up details about this and the aluminum is forged ~ I sell German surgical instruments because they are forged and not "poured" or stamped out of roll stock aluminum. I will say I love these pans ~ you can use metal utensils, but I prefer to cook with good wood instead. They are lighter weight than I original thought ~ but after tons of use NOT A SCATCH!! Well worth the investment & no chemical leaching like you get from teflon!! Wish I could find more pot sizes. I just checked my pans and it doesnt indicate where it was made. However, the ceramic coating is patented in & made in Germany. I just looked up details about this and the aluminum is forged ~ I sell German surgical instruments because they are forged and not "poured" or stamped out of roll stock aluminum. I will say I love these pans ~ you can use metal utensils, but I prefer to cook with good wood instead. They are lighter weight than I original thought ~ but after tons of use NOT A SCATCH!! Well worth the investment & no chemical leaching like you get from teflon!! Wish I could... » Read More I just checked my pans and it doesnt indicate where it was made. However, the ceramic coating is patented in & made in Germany. I just looked up details about this and the aluminum is forged ~ I sell German surgical instruments because they are forged and not "poured" or stamped out of roll stock aluminum. I will say I love these pans ~ you can use metal utensils, but I prefer to cook with good wood instead. They are lighter weight than I original thought ~ but after tons of use NOT A SCATCH!! Well worth the investment & no chemical leaching like you get from teflon!! Wish I could find more pot sizes. « Show Less
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Sorry, but I don't know. I am on vacation until Feb. 1 - if you have not gotten an answer by then, ask again - I have the box the iron came in. However, if you check Google, it seems that they are made in Germany.
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The one there Selling here is the same one they sell in most malls. I beleive its called a corlis or something like that. I own the limited edition pink CHI and this isn't it. I have heard good things about this one... I also have had it a demo done on my hair at the mall. My advice is to go with a real CHI for best results. I have also owned a HAI brand flat iron and it is wonderful. Not quite a CHI but about half the price.
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It is made in Korea. I have had it for over 1yr and am very pleased with it. The build quality is good. And the service I have had up to date has been good.
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I believe this is a knockoff. I HAVE the pink Chi flat iron and it looks nothing like that. The one shown has PINK ceramic plates..and ceramic plates are an orange color, as are the ones on the REAL Chi's..plus my cord is black. There is no "ss" chi. It looks like a fake to me! You can't get a REAL Chi for that cheap...I bought mine at a salon STORE with a stylist's discount and it was still $110! Try overstock.com, they guarantee that it is the real thing..and they HAVE the real thing.
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No, unfortunately it has Korea stamped on the bottom of it. I was trying to replace one I am sure was made in America, but they are hard to find new and several I bid on on ebay eventually sold for $75. A little out of my price range. The one I got I paid $35 for and it seems to work as well as my old one. Good whistle and no leaks around the handle etc.
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I'm actually not sure where the Smokin'it Model 2 is made. Based on the unit I purchased over a year ago, it feels American made. It is very rugged with no fancy frills that might try make it look more expensive than it is. When was the last time you bought something from China that had a 12 foot heavy duty power cord? This is definitely not built like the usual piece of crap from China- it will probably last as long as you do. Buy it, you'll be very happy with it. Also, check out www.mojoegriddle.com , they have an awesome portable outdoor griddle that just hit the market.
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I can check, but I'd bet my next paycheck that it's China. There are about 20 different brandings of this same stove. All work the same. My guess is that one factory makes these for whoever wants to place an order and put their brand on them. Nothing wrong with that, but this isn't the same as Camp Chef's various propane stoves. When I called them to ask about butane and altitude, they didn't know much about this particular product. Again, nothing terribly wrong about this. If it were made in USA, it wouldn't be any better, but would cost $110 ... and nobody would buy it.
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I looked on my tool and in the paperwork...can't tell where made due to wear on the sticker, as I have used this great tool for a year. I recall it being made in China tho, and while that is irritating, not much choice anymore. It is a very high quality tool tho, better than most of the shtuff out of there.
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I'm trying to learn how not to get scam when buying chi flat irons and i found this information over the internet i hope it help you http://www.articlesbase.com/cosmetics-articles/farouk-hairstyling-tools-are-now-made-in-the-usa-629347.htmlstate that the chi flat iron since 2008 are made in U.S.A.
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I bought my first one when I was doing a commission in Korea. The one I just ordered may be domestic, not sure. Either way I love this tool.
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No, it is made in Taiwan. It is not the actual original Chi energizer. I have used the original. This one is very similar. The only two differences I can find it that 1. It has padded ankle rests which is nice, and 2. It has a variable speed dial, which I personally like. I give it a 5* rating. If money were no object, I might buy the original Chi from their website because of the health studies with that particular machine and speed of movement.
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I was bummed to discover mine was "made in china" as well... I am trying to avoid products made in china. The cost of slave labor is not proportionate to what they are charging on amazon. It's a good design, but I was hoping the steel would be thicker as well...