Fake denso spark plugs?
12-20-16, 02:43 PM
#16
Counterfeit products are such a frustration. I shouldn't be surprised they go through all the trouble of printing box's and fake part numbers but I am. You can buy a fake Rolex so why not a spark plug I guess! Nothing free in this world still holds true; or in this case, cheap.
12-20-16, 06:08 PM
#17
I always check to see where the seller is shipping from. I never order anything from China...the likely chance of it being 'factory' or 'OEM' out of China is zero.
I also notice now that some sellers are based in the US, but will ship out of China.
I also notice now that some sellers are based in the US, but will ship out of China.
12-20-16, 07:00 PM
#18
I ordered mine from welljob too. I have not put them in yet, so I pulled them out of the boxes for a look see. Guess what? They're not all the same. I have four of on style and four of another. If I had got all eight of either style I probably wouldn't suspect a thing, but take a look for yourself. I'd say more than likely, these are very good looking fakes - both of them. I bet the difference is, as Denso says, in the construction where they cut corners to save money. But I digress, let the picture tell the whole story: (BTW, they are positioned exactly the way they came out of the boxes - another thing you never see with the genuine article as they are all put in the box with the same orientation).
BTW, I'm sending well-job a message.
Lou
Last edited by flowrider; 12-20-16 at 07:11 PM.
12-20-16, 08:39 PM
#19
This thread is now interesting...
I was going to order a set of these plugs off eBay but was hesitant of the China origin. I'm glad i didn't, and when its time to buy plugs, I think its worth a little more to order from a dealership (myLparts or similar).
I was going to order a set of these plugs off eBay but was hesitant of the China origin. I'm glad i didn't, and when its time to buy plugs, I think its worth a little more to order from a dealership (myLparts or similar).
12-20-16, 09:15 PM
#20
Really?
Now that I have that off my chest, when I purchase plugs for my Lexus, I'll march right up to the parts counter at my local Toyota dealer and do some business.
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12-20-16, 10:27 PM
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I wouldn't mind as much giving business to my local yota dealer if I would've had a better experience with them. Having to tell them which parts are interchangeable (oil filter), during oil change I hear lube tech say 'if I put 9 quarts of oil in this thing it'll be pouring out the top of this mother****er,' and then proceed to watch TWO guys get in my isf after oil change is finished to bring it around... so I do my own maintenance now, and why not save some money if you can? If you're into giving money away feel free to throw some my way.
12-21-16, 12:08 AM
#22
I'm not sure I'd have the ***** to walk into a dealer with eBay parts and ask to compare them to the genuine article. That reminds me of the cheap asses that would come to the cycle shop and try on the new helmets, jackets and other riding gear only to leave without buying anything and a week later you see them wearing all the same gear they bought online to save 10 or 15 bucks. Sad.
Now that I have that off my chest, when I purchase plugs for my Lexus, I'll march right up to the parts counter at my local Toyota dealer and do some business.
Now that I have that off my chest, when I purchase plugs for my Lexus, I'll march right up to the parts counter at my local Toyota dealer and do some business.
Anything coming in thru China is a big risk.
12-21-16, 01:01 PM
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I'd like to know what stores those are. I'm seeing $14.99 each at all the major auto parts retailers. MyLParts is cheaper, but none are cheap.
I did find them on amazon for $10-15 a piece.
12-21-16, 07:04 PM
#26
The seller never returned my message. I have contacted eBay and found that and well-job is not allowed to sell spark plugs anymore. He is also being monitored, and could be dropped as a seller. I have urged eBay to do this. They suggested I contact PayPal about the payment. I am expecting a call back. I'll update this post. But, I believe my plugs to be genuine.
PayPal told me to STICK-IT!
Lou
PayPal told me to STICK-IT!
Lou
Last edited by flowrider; 12-27-16 at 12:43 PM.
12-22-16, 09:59 AM
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I have a bad feeling the devil is in the details. I'm going to cut mine up and see what the inside looks like. I ordered a set from MyLParts. Should be here Saturday. $110 delivered to the door, but I am as confident as Lexus these are genuine.
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