I am seeing a sizable minority of reviews complaining of shoddy workmanship. Does this mean that some Amazon sellers are shipping knockoffs?
1022010
This is an item that is just not well made, this isn't a knock off. It is simply over priced.
1022011
The one I received is well made and works beautifully. No shoddy workmanship here!
1022012
ABSOLUTELY NOT, my experience with Amazon have been excellent, i been a customer since 2000
1022013
I don't think the problem is knockoffs. I purchased one from Amazon that was new and the chrome plating was peeling in a two inch square area. I sent it back and was refunded. Next I looked in stores that used to sell them and they no longer carried them. I enquired at one of the stores and was told that the quality was so awful now and that is the reason they are not carried. How unfortunate.
1361204
It's unexpected that Amazon is becoming a haven for for so many products where so many reviewers are saying brand names are being counterfeited. All these claims of non-OEM and fake brands that are backed by Prime Shipping would seem to have Amazon's explicit 'blessing'.
365206
I buy a lot of items through Amazon. I have never had a problem with authenticity. I normally look at the reviews for the seller.
178928
I got this version, but honestly, with Amazon sellers I've realized that your mileage may vary. Amazon itself has very excellent customer service, though, so a return won't be much of a hassle if it not the product you want.
1721232
I can only give you my experience with counterfeit cases: If it is shipped AND sold by Amazon, then its probably okay. Though I did receive one Griffin that was counterfeit. Amazon return it no questions. However, and this is not a reflection on any retailer, but EVERY other non Amazon ship/sold case I have purchased have been counterfeit.
530107
Frankly, yes these are all "knockoffs" of eachother, there is no "real one"....many many manufacturers producing almost identical versions. Most of them are awesome. I suspect you were very happy with yours once you saw how it performed, but it is very likely if you ordered another one today it wouldnt be exactly alike, you'd notice tiny differences.
1923806
I am very happy with mine. Do these other sellers guarantee a free return or exchange? I would stay with Amazon.
692306
Don't know if "fake" or not but in the era of mass production if there is a fault on the production line many products are affected often before QC can even know of the fault. I don't know what QC the manufacturer has but if something screwed up it is high likely batches of the defective product made it through.
535906
the $56 one is ship from china, so its obvious a fake, i have contact accushot on this, they will contact amazon for the forgery to be removed.
1454145
I can tell you that the one I received is of very high quality and comes highly recommended. The box it came in certainly seemed to be genuine. You should go ahead and order it with a good feeling.I hope that helped.
839383
I ordered "Shipped and sold by Amazon" and mine is 100% authentic. Be aware of the actual seller and use due diligence.
1519753
No, the one I purchased was a cheap, knock off which I wrote in my negative review. I would not recommend it even though it looked and seemed fine. In price it was not cheap, just misrepresented. The only purchase I ever made on Amazon which I was disappointed.
1239679
I had to go through 2 fakes. The third one was the authentic one. It was going to be my last and final try as well. Guess I got lucky. Also the second one I had ordered was ordered and shipped by Amazon and was still fake.Good luck.
767572
I'm sure if Amazon is marketing and fulfilling the order then there is nothing to worry about. I have heard many stories of fake models out there but I would highly doubt Amazon would be selling fakes. I purchased mine from Amazon so perhaps it was from the same company and it still works like a dream many years later.
1673983
No, they are not. I have purchased several items from Amazon Warehouse deals and *every* time the product has been defective. These products come from third party sellers, not Amazon warehouses, so they will not make it good. They may offer to allow you to return for a refund, so a lot of hassle and the sellers know that many (most?) people will not do this. The items are often misrepresented ("like new" for items with damage, for example). Amazon should be shamed of themselves for doing this. So, be warned! A very high risk you will be disappointed with anything you buy from warehouse Deals. No, they are not. I have purchased several items from Amazon Warehouse deals and *every* time the product has been defective. These products come from third party sellers, not Amazon warehouses, so they will not make it good. They may offer to allow you to return for a refund, so a lot of hassle and the sellers know that many (most?) people will not do this. The items are often misrepresented ("like new" for items with damage, for example). Amazon should be shamed of themselves for doing this. So, be warned! A very high risk you will be disappointed with anything you buy from... » Read More No, they are not. I have purchased several items from Amazon Warehouse deals and *every* time the product has been defective. These products come from third party sellers, not Amazon warehouses, so they will not make it good. They may offer to allow you to return for a refund, so a lot of hassle and the sellers know that many (most?) people will not do this. The items are often misrepresented ("like new" for items with damage, for example). Amazon should be shamed of themselves for doing this. So, be warned! A very high risk you will be disappointed with anything you buy from warehouse Deals. « Show Less
869736
Be carefull. I ordered one of these and it was shipped re-packaged in an Amazone boxe (for cheaper shipping fees). When I open it, it was not an OEM but an aftermarket product (Dorman I guess). But I have to say that i've been easily refunded by Amazon. Sorry for my poor English, i'm french.
644132
To guarantee that you are getting the official iRobot accessory and not the knock-offs that some reviewers mentioned, you must select Amazon as the seller. If you select another seller you run the risk of receiving the knock-offs.