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From: Ofallon Mo
Ebay coil packs
I recently bought a brown boot motorcraft coil pack at the auto parts store for $65 . Rock auto is $50 but eBay and Amazon are about 8 for $110. What is the difference?
Cargo Master
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Well when researching my recent counterfeit Motorcraft spark plugs I did come across a thread (maybe a Mustang forum?) claiming to have received counterfeit MC coils, in sealed bags.
When pressed on what exactly the OP used to determine the coils were fraudulent he didn't respond and the thread appeared to die.
I recently purchased 8 coils for an '03 5.4 on Amazon for $192 from AUTO-PRO AMERICA. This was just before my spark plug encounter (eBay) and it never even occurred to me to suspect counterfeit coils. I'm going to assume they were legit, they did remedy a misfire and stumble in OD
I realize the link won't help with brown boots but I'll provide it just the same; it appears at this moment AUTO PRO AMERICA has dropped to ~$170 for 8 on this coil
https://smile.amazon.com/MOTORCRAFT-.../dp/B009NFBOSU
TL;DR you may be looking at fakes. The packaging on my fake spark plugs was GOOD, really good
When pressed on what exactly the OP used to determine the coils were fraudulent he didn't respond and the thread appeared to die.
I recently purchased 8 coils for an '03 5.4 on Amazon for $192 from AUTO-PRO AMERICA. This was just before my spark plug encounter (eBay) and it never even occurred to me to suspect counterfeit coils. I'm going to assume they were legit, they did remedy a misfire and stumble in OD
I realize the link won't help with brown boots but I'll provide it just the same; it appears at this moment AUTO PRO AMERICA has dropped to ~$170 for 8 on this coil
https://smile.amazon.com/MOTORCRAFT-.../dp/B009NFBOSU
TL;DR you may be looking at fakes. The packaging on my fake spark plugs was GOOD, really good
Cargo Master
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Oh and I've been remiss in updating my spark plug thread in '04-08 F150 but the seller was "rulealpha".
Avoid avoid avoid! But those fake plugs are EVERYWHERE on eBay (again I can't confirm if fake coils are just as rampant)
For a little help, look closely at where the seller is - NOT where it ships from (mine shipped from US but upon further research on eBay somewhere it actually said "seller in China")
Look at ALL negative fb - if there's a single one claiming counterfeit parts, they're probably all counterfeit and people just aren't catching on. Minimal fb or new account? Avoid!
Do the eBay photos seem over the top with graphics or fonts overlayed like they're advertising for Carnival? Probably fakes.
None of these are guarantees, but it'll help weed out some of the fakes. I think many sellers (or one seller, many accounts) ship to one warehouse in the US then distribute from there.
Avoid avoid avoid! But those fake plugs are EVERYWHERE on eBay (again I can't confirm if fake coils are just as rampant)
For a little help, look closely at where the seller is - NOT where it ships from (mine shipped from US but upon further research on eBay somewhere it actually said "seller in China")
Look at ALL negative fb - if there's a single one claiming counterfeit parts, they're probably all counterfeit and people just aren't catching on. Minimal fb or new account? Avoid!
Do the eBay photos seem over the top with graphics or fonts overlayed like they're advertising for Carnival? Probably fakes.
None of these are guarantees, but it'll help weed out some of the fakes. I think many sellers (or one seller, many accounts) ship to one warehouse in the US then distribute from there.
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From: Spanaway
Fake stuff from China is a big thing. The Chinese are very good and coping logos and packaging marks.
However they most times don't look quite like the real item. If the item comes with anything printed look
at spelling and grammer.
However they most times don't look quite like the real item. If the item comes with anything printed look
at spelling and grammer.
Cargo Master
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And in a case of minor irony, that's grammar
Fleet Owner
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From: Spanaway
Sometimes you can't spot the fake and because I am trained to work on aircraft we were given a simple way to lessen the odds of a fake part.
Know you source. That will reduce your chances of the counterfeit item. However it will not make it 100% as the supplier that was good might
have some greedy person working in the procurement department. It's happened. So knowing where the part came from is a critical step.
Know you source. That will reduce your chances of the counterfeit item. However it will not make it 100% as the supplier that was good might
have some greedy person working in the procurement department. It's happened. So knowing where the part came from is a critical step.
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I've used them and never had an issue. Just be sure to buy them from someone with a lot of positive feedback, especially look for feedback for the same product you're looking to buy.
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Just buy motorcraft plugs at advanved auto. Nearly the best price around. And for COP's buy them from Ford or O'rielys, nearly same price and O'rileys is authorized Ford seller so the warranty is valid if need be
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