Originally Posted by
Camilo
Plus a seller with an 86% feedback rating? Please.
The very first review in the feedback listed:
"Horrible item… LOOKS NOTHING LIKE PICTURED!! It is cheap plastic material! You would swear to death trying to wear something like this! Picture looks like a tshirt this looks like a plastic trash bag.. DO NOT BUY!!!!"
Yes, I guess it is fraud, but the real problem is stupid buyers. Just like someone who would think they're actually buying a Rolex out of the trunk of a car.
Ok the first one was a gimme from a quick search to make my point. And even though the seller listed as ULTEGRA and SPD-SL, which I'm sure are trademarked by Shimano, seller declared them to be Unbranded.
Are you ignoring the second link though: (and you can find many others in your own search):
Shimano Ultegra PD-R8000 SPD-SL Carbon Pedal 9/16" Road Bike Cycling SH11 Cleat 692757023618 | eBay
Pretty convincing writeup and pictures, huh? And yet, 100% counterfeit, In eBay searches for Shimano Ultegra pedals alone, please count how many are authentic and how many are counterfeit. Hell, now people are re-selling the counterfeit versions they purchased and misidentifying them as original.
BTW, My friend's reasoning for purchase was, "So what if they are made in and shipped from China.' Aren't all Shimano OEM parts made in China"? As a side note, he also reported the seller and the goods as counterfeit. Today's quick search told me eBay is doing nothing.