Is this a knock off from the manufacturer? the grammar &amp; spelling in the description looks like non-usa written.
20252
No, in my opinion, it is not. It is the same as I got from a certified Medical Spa. I have both tubes and compared them.
162135
No it's not a knock off and there isn't a "Made in China" imprint. The functionality and quality is definitely German. ( Not all products Made in China are low quality eg iPods, iPads, Can Openers .... ;-) )
2013485
I've heard that you can tell if it's counterfeit by looking at the writing on the unit -- the word "disposable" is spelled wrong...typically with the 3rd and 4th letters switched. I think it varies by seller...from the other comments, this appears to be a good vendor, or at least they carry a counterfeit version that works really well!
321400
Ours was a knock off. Go to the Babyliss website to find an authorized dealer. Ours had an electrical issue and kept shutting off. We sent it in to the factory and they told us that it was counterfeit.
1999596
Negative. It is manual. It is not manufactured by the ROYAL trademark that we knew and loved many years ago. The mechanical typewriter shown is poorly constructed. It is likely made in communist China. This product should be attended with the old Roman saying CAVEAT EMPTOR.
1767863
I am sorry. Any indication that it was made elsewhere is long gone. It could be both. There might be an initial product from china then is refin ed here. Calling the company may be your best bet.
1643410
If it's a counterfeit, it's a really good one. One way to tell (so I've read) is the lettering on the genuine one is engraved and the counterfeit ones are just stenciled. The one I received is engraved.
1533337
Check it's bar code if it is tempered or looks fake like replaced with white color and reprinted it. then it is fake. refrain from buying it online.. nowdays almost all site selling it fake.
983122
That I didn't see noted on the ads. Usually there's a notation of "make in China" etc. None I saw. Since they're made pretty good I think they're USA...but I honestly don't know.
626169
I checked on all the labeling and there is nothing readable in English except numbers. So no warranty was expressed... in English, anyway. Interesting point you brought up.
1264808
It's stamped "Made in the USA". I know there are several version of this design now, so some of those that are sold in big box stores may be made elsewhere but not this one.
1824708
Mine reads nothing. I believe originally it had a sticker on the bottom of it. If in fact it was something else, it has since disappeared after these numerous years of cleaning. It was purchased at a time when there are no concerns about where it originated from.
1117426
Check the origin if it says japan or provided by amazon or even imported from japan it's a real one, but if it says like china, Hong Kong, or etc. avoid it even if it's REALLY CHEAP.
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.
2197237
I think it's a cheap piece if junk. So I think what you've found is normal for the product. It's a knock-off.
1392545
I didn't see anything on the box, but I can't imagine it is made here. "Handle" is spelled incorrectly and part of the description on the box is very obviously grammatically incorrect. The instructions too, I think, are not written by a native English speaker. Plus, if it were made here I think it would have the Made in the USA all over it.
2242056
The original is manufactured by a factory in China so as this. I've installed mine a year ago and it is still working perfectly today. as to whether there is anything in writing on either one ? No. they are both identical in every word written on them, so you can assume it is the original