Let’s be real, Amazon *says* they’re super serious about fakes. Like, “stringent anti-” whatever, anti-counterfeiting measures or something. But that doesn’t mean stuff doesn’t slip through the cracks, ya know? There’s just too much volume, too many sellers. Think of it like trying to keep every grain of sand out of your house at the beach. Good luck.
I saw one guy complaining about an Invicta he got…and someone chimed in with the whole “Amazon doesn’t sell fakes” spiel. Yeah, *right*. While they might not *intentionally* sell fakes, the system definitely isn’t perfect, and I think some people are being a bit naive.
The key, I think, is to be *super* careful about who’s selling and who’s shipping. If it’s “Ships from Amazon.com” and “Sold by Amazon.com,” you’re probably in pretty good shape. Probably. Still, wouldn’t hurt to double check. But if it’s some random third-party seller, even if it says “Fulfilled by Amazon,” that’s where things get dicey. Especially if its coming from China, India or Pakistan. No offence, its just that there are a lot of fake watches that get shipped from there.
One person pointed out that even Prime products can be dupes! Crazy, right? It’s because counterfeiters can apparently just swoop in on a legit listing and take over the “Buy” button. Sneaky, I know. So even if that little Prime logo is there, still do your homework!
I remember reading about someone buying a Casio A168W-1 (a classic!) and noticing the printing on the dial was all wonky. That’s a HUGE red flag. If something looks off, trust your gut.
I’ve even heard stories about people having Tissot confirm their amazon watch purchase was fake and some people saying that they are pretty confident that most Citizen watches sold on Amazon are authentic. Which one should I believe? Well, I guess I’d say take it with a grain of salt.
It’s not like *everything* on Amazon is fake. It’s just that you have to be vigilant. Read the reviews (but be wary of fake reviews, too!), compare prices to other retailers, and scrutinize the product images. If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Honestly, sometimes I think it’s just worth paying a little extra to buy from an authorized dealer, just for the peace of mind. Is the hassle of potentially returning a fake watch really worth saving a few bucks? I don’t know, maybe not. It depends on how much the watch costs, I guess.
