i think the most bitched about parts I see from all vendors are alternators and starters being junk out of the box, regardless of seller
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i think the most bitched about parts I see from all vendors are alternators and starters being junk out of the box, regardless of seller
Sounds like they got some drives they shouldn't have, or a deal on some....explains the lack of documentation.
Mine all usually came from CDW, Newegg, Connection, whoever we could order a case of drives from.
Rockauto does not make alternators.
You still have to buy reputable brands and not just what is cheapest.
Quite awhile. At least 7-8 years. Never had an issue. Occasionally the wrong episode gets uploaded but just leave a comment below and they will fix it quickly.
It's all off shore too. Hence why DOJ has yet to touch it. I'm pretty sure it's hosted in Russia.
Pretty much this.
Amazon ships 3rd party vendor's stuff which can be counterfeit, people can easily mistake it as they can also ship via Prime.
Always be on a lookout on Sold and Shipped by Amazon, not just shipped by Amazon.
Add in a Plex or Jellyfin server = perfection.
I got the updated parts in today. I'm going to shoot a video about it.
Yup, all Toyota OEM items on Amazon are counterfeit. Lots of videos about that. You can only get official Toyota OEM items from a Toyota dealer, anyone not a dealer selling filters, axles, whatever, is selling counterfeit or reselling.
Great, now you got me worried about all the Motorcraft oil and air filters I buy.
AC Delco is a reputable brand....there are two in that box that I paid full retail for and they didn't accept the return:
They've sent me the wrong parts on more than one occasion as well. I go elsewhere now for parts.
Are they though?
It's OEM for GM, but you have to buy the right product line.
It's aftermarket for everyone else including junk Chinese Remains.
As in ordered wrong or sent wrong?
Like their website said a '05 Mustang Oil Filter is X-123 and you get X-123 and it doesn't work... Or you order X-123 and get an X-ABC?
I've given up on the Motorcraft filters from Amazon. I had one show up with bad seal. Didn't figure that out until it leaked. Had another one show up with something loose inside. Then I had three different filters loosen up on three different vehicles. I run K&N now.
I put in an order at Rock Auto. I got my order, but also someone else's. They sent me a front hub/wheel bearing assembly for a Miata. Looked it up, it costs $145.
Serviio works well too.
They probably were counterfeit, you really got to watch which vendors you buy from on amazon. I have gotten some bullshit before.
^yeah those Seagate hard drives I bought for Black Friday, were total BS. Glad I got my $650 back! ****ers!
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Did that this morning. Trimming down on stupid spending.
Makes you sweat a little waiting
I was shopping for Y axis power feed for a Bridgeport Mill, seems like a simple shopping task. Amazon links popped up like fireworks. Prices ranged from under $200 to $1200. I'm not a machinist, but a hobbyist. I looked at the reviews and pulled the trigger on Elcheepo. It showed up, the drive gear had no keyway cut to mate with the drive rod. No big deal, I fabricated a cutter and cut the keyway. I plugged it in and it tripped my GFI outlet. It had a three prong plug. So I bypassed the GFI and it worked fine. The only conclusion that can be drawn is that the power feed has no isolated ground. Normally you could look past something like this. However, if myself or worse my son was to use this Mill with coolant, it could be hazardous. THIS IS WERE UL CERTIFIED MEANS SOMETHING. I sent it back and had to explain the unit was dangerous to use around fluids or bolted to metal for that mater. They just don't have the same standards as US companies. I have other stories also that are direct safety concerns. I'll share at a latter date. BUYER BEWARE.
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Americans have become complacent thinking someone is looking out for them. This a far from the case now that China has free access to our market.
I was shopping for Y axis power feed for a Bridgeport Mill, seems like a simple shopping task. Amazon links popped up like fireworks. Prices ranged from under $200 to $1200. I'm not a machinist, but a hobbyist. I looked at the reviews and pulled the trigger on Elcheepo. It showed up, the drive gear had no keyway cut to mate with the drive rod. No big deal, I fabricated a cutter and cut the keyway. I plugged it in and it tripped my GFI outlet. It had a three prong plug. So I bypassed the GFI and it worked fine. The only conclusion that can be drawn is that the power feed has no isolated ground. Normally you could look past something like this. However, if myself or worse my son was to use this Mill with coolant, it could be hazardous. THIS IS WERE UL CERTIFIED MEANS SOMETHING. I sent it back and had to explain the unit was dangerous to use around fluids or bolted to metal for that mater. They just don't have the same standards as US companies. I have other stories also that are direct safety concerns. I'll share at a latter date. BUYER BEWARE.
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Frustrating that you can hardly buy anything and be guaranteed it is a genuine original part and not a counterfeit. Is it safe to say that things got way worse after 2020? Seems that way.
When I bought my Spyderco knife ($175), there were so many warnings about counterfeits that I took photos of the knife and sent them to Spyderco for OEM confirmation. Even then, they said the only way to guarantee it wasn't counterfeit was to ship it to them (they manufacture them in Colorado). Not doing that. Too inconvenient. Their customer service did say it looked original, but no guarantee. I'm content that it IS original, but it sucks that we're seeing so many counterfeit products flowing into the U.S. from China.
I won't even get into customer service!
When I bought my Spyderco knife ($175), there were so many warnings about counterfeits that I took photos of the knife and sent them to Spyderco for OEM confirmation. Even then, they said the only way to guarantee it wasn't counterfeit was to ship it to them (they manufacture them in Colorado). Not doing that. Too inconvenient. Their customer service did say it looked original, but no guarantee. I'm content that it IS original, but it sucks that we're seeing so many counterfeit products flowing into the U.S. from China.
I won't even get into customer service!
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