Seems like I got a six-pack of counterfeit/fake Samsung ICR18650-30B cells :-/

d_t_a · February 7, 2018, 10:02am

Not related to OP’s question, but would like to ask about Samsung date code check in the batterybro website.

I got INR18650-35E and INR18650-30Q.

Checking the date code of the 35Es I got (ordered them Nov 2017, but just got them last month Jan 2018), all the 35E in that order are G25 (Feb 2016) while only 1 is GA5 (Oct 2016).
Looks like these are already in stock for over 2 years.

My 30Qs don’t have those codes below the SDI. Does it mean anything?

Barkuti · February 7, 2018, 10:15am

d_t_a, the Battery Bro Date Code Lookup Tool is just a sort of reverse engineered hack. And if you scroll down to the bottom of the page, you'll find this: “The Panasonic-Sanyo GA, and the Samsung 30Q are both not currently functioning with this tool.”

Cheers :-)

P.S.: quite nice because I am to receive a 6-pack of Samsung 25R cells and they're for a drill.

moderator007 · February 7, 2018, 1:58pm

This cell being discussed is a 30Q so I dont know if it applies to a 30B as far as date code.
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/16761/14
I searched but I don’t think any one has cracked the code on the can completely but dates should be the same between wrap and can I would think.

Barkuti · February 10, 2018, 2:04am

Just a little related update:

Seller is either crooked or being mislead by a crooked supplier. Hope for the highest and best resolution in this regard, which of course is the money back in my account and the seller to reconsider its business policy and partnership.

Cheers ^:)

Lightbringer · February 10, 2018, 2:38am

Oy… I’m dizzy and seasick after watching the video. }P

’Zat a Mickey Mouse thermometer? I want one!

Barkuti · February 10, 2018, 4:50am

At least until I can change my DNA and spring forth a thousand Avalokiteśvara style sorry for the discomfort. :-D

Mickey Mouse thermometer that's right. My new Bside/Zotek ZT102 was telling me the room temperature without attached probe so I asked him for confirmation (and they agreed on).

Cheers :-)

Franz · February 10, 2018, 5:17am

The seller said you sent a false picture…. :FACEPALM:

DENGOH · February 10, 2018, 7:48am

Have you check your dmm battery level?
Sometimes dmm just gives very strange reading.

Barkuti · February 10, 2018, 11:49am

Related: Sony VTC5A 6-pack sale from Turmera Powerflagship store

Definitively smells like crooks. :facepalm:

Full.

Cheers ^:)

Jaded · February 10, 2018, 12:01pm

So much for the false slogan “We got your back” customer protection nonsense by AliExpress. From what I can gather, AliExpress tend to favor the sellers more than the buyers.

Agro · February 10, 2018, 12:23pm

Got 4 disputes so far, all were successful.

Jaded · February 10, 2018, 12:29pm

How does it work really, Agro? What’s the best evidence that you used to back up your case?

Agro · February 10, 2018, 12:53pm

All my cases was packages that wouldn’t arrive. In the ones with tracking that was easy - I could show the item was never sent.
In untracked it was even easier - I said the order was not here, I confirmed that I checked with my local post office and that was it - no evidence needed, I got my money back.

Barkuti · February 24, 2018, 12:14am

This is as far as things have gone for now. Unfortunately for me, the cells right now are inside a nearby recycling bin as I disposed them :facepalm: quite recently (I have poked inside with a flashlight through its insertion hole, and found a green “Samsung” wrap leaning out).

I am going to make the utmost to get them back so I can put them in my recently acquired Lii-500. Since the cells are damaged, even a NOR test will only last minutes.

This is a legitimate defense of our rights and in any case, I swear to God they'll know.

Cheers

Barkuti · February 24, 2018, 2:28am

By the way:

Related link: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Buy-FST-2600mAh-26EB-1000-Times_60672810048.html

These button tops look very Chang Jiang FST to me, don't you think? :|

Cheers

Barkuti · February 24, 2018, 3:07am

Another by the way, they're now going to hear from cousin Sam:

Cheers

g_sintornillos · February 24, 2018, 8:46pm

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/2017-Hot-New-Products-ZH-2600mAh_60673939896.html

Are these also similar?

Barkuti · February 26, 2018, 2:45am

Vete a saber, gracias por el apunte g_sintornillos (curioso apodo).

For non-spanish speakers:

Who knows, thanks for the insight g_sintornillos (curious nickname).