Counterfeit products from China

[jhaag]

I thought about the number of automotive performance products that are appearing on the web at fantasic prices, almost too good to be true. On that note......last night there was an interesting segment on the 60 Minutes tv show about the pervasiveness of counterfeit products from China appearing in the U.S. Let me say first that I know nothing about golf. They used an example of a real set of Callaway golf clubs which apparently sell for $2000+ in the U.S. The Chinese counterfeit set of clubs was available in China for about $200. The reporter said that many of these sets end up in the U.S. and are sold on eBay for $1500 which appears to be a great deal. They also used an example of Callaway's 'Big Bertha' titanium driver. The reporter said that titanium is not magnetic (learn something new every day!) and he then showed how a magnet stuck to the counterfeit driver. They cut apart the supposedly one-piece head of driver and showed how it was constructed from two pieces. The reporter said that most people, including golfers in the know, probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference. They ended the report with the old adage that if something seems like too good of a deal, it probably isn't a good deal. Apparently counterfeit Chinese products are almost perfect copies in looks, but not necessarily in performance. They said that within 7 days of a new product appearing in the U.S, the Chinese counterfeiters, using CAD/CAM, can have a counterfeit on the market. There was a recent discussion of some NISMO racing seats that were available on the web at a fantastic price. It made me wonder.....

 

John

[BillZ260]

My cousin had been in China for a couple of weeks before X-mas and brought back all his brothers and dad counterfeit Rolex watches. They were made with Rolex parts that didn't make it back to the swiss for actual assembly. They were about 35 bucks each and were not registered.

[280Zen]

I watched that show as well! I couldn't believe how big that industry is.

[Dayz]

That industry is really big and hurts a lot of country. China is trying to get rid of the counterfit problem in the country in order to be a mondial leader in economy. Let's say that this subject is related to my field !!!

But yes, we have to watch what we buy if we care about the caracteristic of the product. If not, well get yourself a rolex for 35$ and you'll be happier than if you bought it for 15000$, and people won't know the difference....purpose of having a rolex.

 

Dayz

[silicone boy]

I'm putting in a call to China for a counterfeit LS6 motor for about $500. Heck, why not ask for an entire fake Z06 Corvette at about $3000. I'm sure there is a market for that.

[Sparky]

I wish we could get more of those products here. you have no idea how long ive wanted a Hongda motorcycle!

 

-S

[Chaparral2f]

That's it, now is the time to retaliate! I think I'll start making counterfit chopsticks and smuggling them into China.

[johnc]

Exactly why spedning thousands to Patent anything is basically a waste of time.

 

If most golfers couldn't tell the difference between a real Big Bertha Ti club and a fake from China says a lot about the golfers who use Callaway products.