Received Counterfeit Samsung EVO+ Card from eBay

Shpox on 06/08/2018 - 21:57
Last edited 06/08/2018 - 21:58

Hi all, interesting scenario.

So I took the plunge and decided to purchase an Evo+ Card from this seller:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/123257448995

Feedback seemed okay but it did seem a little cheaper than other sellers. So things I noticed were:

  • The memory card has the inability to be formatted by Windows. I have tried an SD Card reader as well as placing the SD Card into a slot
  • I am unable to write any data to the SD Card.
  • The SD Card Read back emblem does not contain the Samsung emblem imprint compared to my genuine one.
  • The packaging says made in Korea while the model number says 'CN' at the end, denoting China. The back of the actual SD Card says 'Made in Taiwan', and none of the model numbers shown on the packaging match.
  • According to Samsung in this link: (https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Memory-Storage/Counterfe…), the back of the memory card should state it is made in either Korea or the Philippines, not Taiwan.
  • Downloading the following application (https://www.heise.de/download/product/h2testw-50539) to test the memory card, the program was unable to write the SD Card at all.

Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/LNQTKnr

So Paypal got back to me quickly and asked me return the item for a refund, which I'm going to express post tommorow. Just wondering if it's run of the mill to do this as I can't seem to upload any photos until the seller responds. Bit shitty I have to pay return postage

From paypal:
*Status

After careful review, we have determined that you are eligible for a refund. To qualify for this refund, please ship the items whose claims were granted back to the seller in their original condition and keep your tracking information. You are responsible for shipping and handling costs.*

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Comments

  • altomic on 06/08/2018 - 22:05

    so, a person who previously only sold fidget spinners is now selling high capacity microsd cards

    • Shpox on 06/08/2018 - 22:09

      And they seem to have sold a few. 13 more were sold after I did my order.

  • Agent Q on 06/08/2018 - 22:18

    if you paid via paypal, see if you are eligible for paypal refunded returns on postage cost…keep your receipt for express post and take a photo of the letter.

    • SnoozeAndLose on 06/08/2018 - 22:40
      +1

      if you did opt in for the return postage before

  • [Deactivated] on 06/08/2018 - 22:30

    Thanks for the heads up. Depressing but good to know.

    • Shpox on 07/08/2018 - 10:08

      Figured it might help others.

  • fatice on 06/08/2018 - 22:54

    Put up registered mail so there is confirmation in reception.

    • Shpox on 07/08/2018 - 10:01

      Will do!

  • Neenie Beamer on 06/08/2018 - 23:09

    So, if the card cannot be formatted or written to, it's basically the world's most expensive guitar pick.

  • Neenie Beamer on 06/08/2018 - 23:10

    Joke aside, please forgive me. Sorry to hear it happened, I hope you get a good outcome.

  • spackbace on 06/08/2018 - 23:37

    25 feedback?!

    sigh

    • Shpox on 07/08/2018 - 10:01

      I know :(

  • djkelly69 on 07/08/2018 - 06:10

    I thought you didn't need to return a counterfeit product?

    • josetann on 07/08/2018 - 06:39

      Probably depends on whether you submit a claim based on it being counterfeit, or simply as not working.

      • Shpox on 07/08/2018 - 10:00

        Couldn't find one for counterfeit so I selected 'Not as Described'.

    • whooah1979 on 07/08/2018 - 06:55

      Op is claiming an snad.

  • Quantumcat on 07/08/2018 - 18:18
    -1

    Fake microSD card from ebay? And in other news, water is wet.

    Don't buy SD cards off ebay.

    • tight-ass on 07/08/2018 - 21:31
      +1

      You can buy SD cards off eBay…..just need to ensure it's from a reputable seller & someone with way more feedback/history to their name. For example PC Byte

      • Quantumcat on 07/08/2018 - 21:47

        Yeah from an actual store that happens to also sell on ebay would be fine, but not some random person or online-only store that you don't know the reputation of

      • Shpox on 08/08/2018 - 11:52
        -1

        Bought all my other cards from ebay, no worries!

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