[dharmab]

Several years ago I noticed that the motorcycle oil filters I was receiving from Amazon had changed- much lower construction quality, less filtration material, and didn't include a crush washer. I double checked that I was buying the same product on Amazon as previously, and then bought the same SKU from a different store to compare. Apparently, Amazon was mixing counterfeit items in the same stock as the real stuff.

After that I stopped buying safety critical things from Amazon.

[alangibson]

The inventory comingling is just insane. It creates such a strong incentive for counterfeiting.

[quickthrowman]

> After that I stopped buying safety critical things from Amazon.

Why would you buy anything from Amazon after that experience? I personally stopped buying things on Amazon when they gave up on having a trustworthy supply chain.

[dharmab]

I don't care if I get, like, a counterfeit spatula or whatever. I'm paying for utility, not authenticity.

[sockaddr]

The type of plastic or metal it’s made out of could have utility or health implications that are initially hidden to you.

[dharmab]

I ride motorcycles. Every other risk is so tiny I don't give a damn lol.