Counterfeit Supplements

T-Bone

T-Bone

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I believe I was just ripped off. Purchased a fish oil supplement from Amazon from seller, "Swanson Health Products" which I thought might have been the Amazon storefront for "Swanson Vitamins" which is a legitimate online store. Product looks real but doesn't have the lot number and expiration date printed on the bottom of the bottle like all other products/bottles do from this company. I've called the manufacturer of the product and explained the situation and they urged me not to consume the product saying that it is not safe. I've filed a claim through Amazon to get a refund. It sucks because their are a ton of legitimate Amazon storefronts. The good thing is that I should be able to get my money back.

This counterfeit supplement business seems to be picking up lately. I remember it recently happened at the beginning of 2014....

http://anabolicminds.com/forum/steroids/241500-counterfeit-cycle-assist.html


I think maybe it would be a good idea to keep this thread bumped and have people post any reports of counterfeiting in this thread to keep everyone updated. At least it might help people somewhat to check this thread first before making a purchase.


Discuss.
 
I would really hate to be trying to buy a lot of US supps internationally, fakes are a relatively minor headache within the U.S., but an epidemic elsewhere.
 
simple solution - don't buy supplements from amazon

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look, I understand the whole "search for the best deal" mentality, really I do..
but if you cannot ascertain a legitimate sourcing, if it is not a legit site (as amazon is not for our company), then you are taking your own chances by navigating these waters....it's really that simple


as far as the first link you posted, 1-in-3 supps fake ... LMAO
that's the kind of misleading and fabricated journalism that does no one any good, and simply draws more ambivalence and false innuendo to what is a decidedly legitimate - yet very small - problem that is truly very easy to avoid

buy from verified and legit resalers .. /thread
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
simple solution - don't buy supplements from amazon

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look, I understand the whole "search for the best deal" mentality, really I do..
but if you cannot ascertain a legitimate sourcing, if it is not a legit site (as amazon is not for our company), then you are taking your own chances by navigating these waters....it's really that simple

as far as the first link you posted, 1-in-3 supps fake ... LMAO
that's the kind of misleading and fabricated journalism that does no one any good, and simply draws more ambivalence and false innuendo to what is a decidedly legitimate - yet very small - problem that is truly very easy to avoid

buy from verified and legit resalers .. /thread
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Even some "verified/legit resellers " are selling counterfeit products...stealstation is one
 
In for updated info. I was aware of some counterfeit products but fish oil is pretty crazy.
 
I will buy some name brand stuff on amazon if it is Prime just for the free shipping. Protein powder and the like. I wouldn't be buying any hormones or anything like that though.
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
simple solution - don't buy supplements from amazon

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look, I understand the whole "search for the best deal" mentality, really I do..
but if you cannot ascertain a legitimate sourcing, if it is not a legit site (as amazon is not for our company), then you are taking your own chances by navigating these waters....it's really that simple


as far as the first link you posted, 1-in-3 supps fake ... LMAO
that's the kind of misleading and fabricated journalism that does no one any good, and simply draws more ambivalence and false innuendo to what is a decidedly legitimate - yet very small - problem that is truly very easy to avoid

buy from verified and legit resalers .. /thread
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Yes I understand this. However what about legitimate Amazon storefronts?. I'm not talking about Merchant sellers. For instance All Star Heath has an Amazon storefront and also has a regular website. It's just a different way for the customers to order their products.

Where I went wrong is seeing the familiarity of the name "Swanson"...Where "Swanson Vitamins" is a legit website and the name on Amazon is "Swanson Health Products".....

So say if Finaflex has an official reseller named "Cool Supplements.com" which would be a real legit website. Now "Cool Supplements.com" sets up an Amazon storefront.....It would be safe to say that it would be safe to order from Amazon through the "Cool Supplements.com" storefront...Yes or no?
 
T-Bone said:
Where I went wrong is seeing the familiarity of the name "Swanson"...Where "Swanson Vitamins" is a legit website and the name on Amazon is "Swanson Health Products".....
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see the trickiness there?

So say if Finaflex has an official reseller named "Cool Supplements.com" which would be a real legit website. Now "Cool Supplements.com" sets up an Amazon storefront.....It would be safe to say that it would be safe to order from Amazon through the "Cool Supplements.com" storefront...Yes or no?
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no sir - in fact, that would be a red flag
 
Well their are still some good sellers on Amazon that I've personally verified with the owners of independent websites they are associated with. I'm sure that there are a ton of shady guys selling fakes on Amazon but also legit sellers...Just have to do your homework before you place the order and be suspicious of any little thing out of the ordinary. After this I don't think I'll be ordering anymore supplements on Amazon anymore though. Other products though, that's a different story.
 
My favorite scummy thing on Amazon is when a few certain companies sell direct at prices their retail partners can't match.

And do so under different storefront names so that their retail partners don't catch on.

;)
 
De__eB said:
My favorite scummy thing on Amazon is when a few certain companies sell direct at prices their retail partners can't match. And do so under different storefront names so that their retail partners don't catch on. ;)
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Yeah that's beyond wrong. People think of anything these days
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
not familiar with this - but isn't stealstation an ebay outfit?
that's not a legit resaler for us....
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He has a ebay and Amazon store and has long been considered legit...I guess if these guys can make $10 nstead of $5 they go counterfeit.
...pretty much any seller in Hollywood fla, Hialeah, or surrounding suburbs is selling counterfeits
 
I just grabbed some Soy Lecithin from Swanson Heath Supplements off Amazon... I dont usually buy supps of Amazon.
 
T-Bone said:
Well Amazon credited my card back....I still like them.
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yeah Amazon only sent me one thing from a two pack I ordered before. They credited me and said keep the item we sent and you have credit for one day shipping. I was satisfied for sure.
 
Never had issues from amazon and most times it is from legit stores selling through them anyway. Get ripped, nutra, etc. No one is counterfeiting your $8 lecithin lol, it's sold from swansonvitamins com but through amazon. Just read who you are buying from.
 
Contaygious said:
Never had issues from amazon and most times it is from legit stores selling through them anyway. Get ripped, nutra, etc. No one is counterfeiting your $8 lecithin lol, it's sold from swansonvitamins com but through amazon. Just read who you are buying from.
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Exactly what I posted but someone deleted it. Plenty of perfectly fine supplements on amazon.
 
Contaygious said:
Never had issues from amazon and most times it is from legit stores selling through them anyway. Get ripped, nutra, etc. No one is counterfeiting your $8 lecithin lol, it's sold from swansonvitamins com but through amazon. Just read who you are buying from.
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I've only had issues twice in over 10 years and each time I was able to get my money back.
 
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