Hi everyone
I would like to buy an Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter for my MBP. But, how should I distinguish original products from the fake one? Is there any specific serial no. or part no.?
Can you tell from these pictures which are the original one?
That's actually a very good question as some fakes are very good with respect to appearance and verbiage.
The source and cost are likely good indicators. If it just too good to be true, it likely is a fake.
If you stick to known sellers with good reputations and return policies you stand a better chance of getting an original. Apple.com is not going to sell knock-offs, Amazon has very liberal return policies and other sites are known to be reputable.
The salient phrase is caveat emptor: Let the buyer beware.
My opinion is the counterfeiters prey on those looking for extreme deals and the cheapest they can buy. You seldom get high value if your main goal is low price. Obviously YMMV.
Buy from a reputable vendor. If in doubt, buy it straight from Apple (the physical store or the Apple website). Some counterfeiters can be quite good at making their products indistinguishable where even an expert may have a hard time identifying a fake.
how should I distinguish an Original Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter from the fake versions
