[Spare_account]

The issue, then, is how do I guarantee that the Anker branded product I'm buying through Amazon is genuinely Anker manufactured. I'm of the understanding that Amazon comingle stock from different supply chains in their warehouses so presumably I can't trust them to be supplying genuine hardware.

[ikeboy]

Most Anker stuff is sold by only Anker, so that wouldn't be a problem.

[jfim]

In that specific instance, Anker also sells directly from their website, so you can shop there if you're concerned about counterfeited merchandise.

[amelius]

Perhaps products should include a tiny circuit (e.g. challenge-response) that can prove that the product is genuine.