eBay Guides - Your mobile phone is genune original

Ever wondered if the phone you're using is the real thang? Of course, no one wants to be a victim of an exploding counterfeit charger or at the receiving end of embarrassing jokes from brutally honest friends. So how can undiscerning consumers tell the real from a stash of fakes? Here's what some of the vendors advise and we encourage our readers to note the following points when purchasing a new handset.

HTC

All HTC phones proudly display the HTC logo and the logo is professionally printed onto the casing of each phone. If the logo is not present, looks different, or is too easily removed, it is unlikely that it is a genuine HTC phone.

Hop on to the HTC website and familiarize yourself with the model you are interested in. If you must, print out an image of the phone and compare it to the actual unit you are buying.

Take a look at the battery that's included with the phone. All HTC batteries are rechargeable Lithium-polymer batteries and have several safety and warning labels printed on them in more than one language.

Each HTC phone is accompanied by a charger that carries an HTC product number. Ensure that together with each phone, this charger is present.

Samsung

Always purchase devices or accessories from the best reputation shops/sellers.

All Samsung devices and accessories come in high-quality box with a holographic Samsung sticker on the front.

There should also be Samsung branding and a model number on the headset and a product certification sticker on the charger. .

Sony Ericsson

Look at the visual quality of the packaging and the product. Colors and seals used on counterfeit products will differ from Sony Ericsson originals.

Check to see if the Sony Ericsson brand and logo look correct. Also, note the spelling of Sony Ericsson. [Editors' note: Obviously, it shouldn't say something like, Sony Ericcson.]

Verify the model numbers of the product. The local helpdesks from each country will be able to assist.

The pricing of the item is a great indicator of its authenticity. It pays to heed the old axiom that "if it's too good to be true, it probably is". If the item has a large discrepancy from the recommended retail price, it warrants a closer look.

Sony Ericsson products are made from high-quality materials. Telltale signs of counterfeit goods can often be found in the materials used in the connectors. Original Sony Ericsson goods have system connectors made from special materials that resist tension from frequent usage.

Nokia

Check that the packaging and contents of the box match what are listed on Nokia's Web site for the device, for example, the right model name and model number. This also applies to the purchase of enhancements.

Confirm that the IMEI number on the Nokia device matches the IMEI number on the box.

Check that the battery has the Nokia hologram sticker pasted on it.

Do check that the phone is in good condition, for example, quality finishing of the device.

Guide created: 02/16/09 (updated 02/16/09)

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