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Comment by jackfrodo | Hacker News Reader

The tolerance of counterfeits is really such a bummer. And it's not just Wish. Amazon has their fair share of counterfeits as well. These "Airpods"[0] are cheap knockoffs, but the images say that they're Airpod Pros. This listing is on the first page of results when you search for Airpods on Amazon.

[0]https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Headphones-Bluetooth-Earbuds...

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Some of the reviews also seem comically fake, take for example this 5 star review for the "Airpod Pros":

'You will love these earbuds . I mainly use the wireless earbuds, I am very satisfied in all aspects. These earbuds also have a solid voice for music. They are easy to pair. More than enough scope. These earbuds work very beautifully. Awesome battery life and clarity. These earbuds are the most convenient and comfortable. I love these earbuds , I already want another pair. Buy them. You will love these earbuds .'

> (from listing) https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71RExoJxCeL...

I'm more confused than anything. Is the intent to suggest that AirPod Pros are perfect to wear on a date or at the club?

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Ha, the other day I was looking into how to report the page, and decided it wasn't worth the effort and probably would never be seen by a human. The power of HN!

Those aren't even fake. They don't list apple as the brand. They don't use the apple logo. The only "fake" thing is using "for airpods" in the product title.

Check out the third image. Clearly calls them Airpod Pro.

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