Buying USB Cables off eBay

LAhyao17 on 30/05/2020 - 14:19
Last edited 01/06/2020 - 16:19 by 1 other user

I have recently bought a Baseus MVP elbow USB c cable off ebay
the cable looks different from the current cable on the Baseus website, but since the picture is the same as the "official Baseus" account on Ebay and also Banggood etc I　went ahead anyway thinking it is probably an older version. (and since I cannot find anything that looks like the Baseus website on ebay here anyway).

The cable arrived in a generic plastic sleeve without the original packaging or even a bar code from Baseus, there is a sticker bar code and model number etc but it looks like its the store's own.

I have not opened the package, should I return it or is it fine to use as it could be just repackaging from bulk buys?
I have emailed the seller about this.
The price is similar to other items and not like an extremely cheap version. I went with this seller because its based in Sydney.

edit: unified spelling of brand name

Mobile USB Cable

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  • SnowDragon on 30/05/2020 - 14:31

    How much did you pay?

    I wouldn't pay more than $3 for generic cables. The only reason to pay more is for MFI apple cables because Apple are bastards about it.

  • Ahyao17 on 30/05/2020 - 14:52

    $7.95 for the Baseus USB-C cables. It is not a generic no-name brand.

    • Hybroid on 31/05/2020 - 01:32

      Yes it is. They just flood the market with cheap generic products with their name on.

      Pay a bit more for Anker braided cables from their official channels and they'll last you years and years.

      • Ahyao17 on 31/05/2020 - 16:51

        Ah thank you for that.
        I was under the impression that Baseus is a step up from the no-name brands (like no logo/names on cable) with a little bit more quality (maybe less than Blitzwolf for quality).

  • alexlim2000 on 30/05/2020 - 16:12

    It helps to have consistent spelling of the brand name.

    That being said, as long as you got a cable that is adequate and you were happy to pay the price, be happy.
    Personally, I'd be quite happy with a $3 C to C cable that works for 60W PD.

    Also note for USB C cables, there are different types/tiers. A cheap $3 cable generally won't be able to do 100W PD.

  • Cave Fire on 30/05/2020 - 18:06

    I found a few dodgy sellers with Baseus in the title. Product looks a little off. I would try and look at where the cable joins the connector and see if it is flimsy. You could put the cost towards getting a better legit one or one on special.

    • Ahyao17 on 31/05/2020 - 17:12

      Cable looks okay not flimsy.
      charges over 2mA (as per Ampere app).
      similar to my HTC original cable.

      (it is USB-A to C cable so cant do 60W PD)

  • ihavok on 31/05/2020 - 01:20

    Could be a fake.

    I've accidentally bought fake Anker Powerline cables from eBay before - they were selling about 20% cheaper than the usual 'sale' price you get them online. They did fail within a year too of normal use (my other Anker cables have been working fine for years).

  • the Unforgiven on 31/05/2020 - 11:10

    I buy all my cables from https://www.selby.com.au/
    and they have free delivery

  • Ahyao17 on 31/05/2020 - 16:49

    Are there any reputable eBay cable sellers?
    Bought from eBay because I had some small value eBay vouchers to use and I accidentally wheeled my chair across my HTC cables (some minor damage but enough to remind me that I have no spares).

    • Cave Fire on 31/05/2020 - 17:41

      Found the official Baseus ebay store: Link

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