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This article covers the issue of counterfeit boards – how to identify them and warning signs to look out for in stores.
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This article covers the issue of counterfeit boards – how to identify them and warning signs to look out for in stores. The material presented here is useful for those who have already bought or are planning on buying an Arduino product.
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* [About counterfeits](#about-counterfeits-boards)
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* [Identifying counterfeits](#identifying-counterfeits)
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* [About counterfeits](#about-counterfeits)
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* [Counterfeits: warning signs](#counterfeits-warning-signs)
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* [Why buy original Arduino products?](#why-buy-original-arduino-products)
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## About counterfeits boards
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## About counterfeits
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Let us first differentiate between compatible and counterfeit boards.
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## Identifying counterfeits
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## Counterfeits: warning signs
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Below you will find the main indicators of original and non-original Arduino products:
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5. [Color and silkscreen](#color-and-silkscreen)
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<!-- The tips below are intended for you as a customer, whether you have already bought or are planning on buying an Arduino product. By reading the contents of this article, you will be able to find out if an Arduino product of your interest is an original Arduino product, a compatible product, or in fact a counterfeit. -->
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### Pricing
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Significant price differences between the official Arduino store and another seller might indicate a product is a counterfeit or a compatible board and **not** an official Arduino product.
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A common way to deceive customers is by adding confusing images to the listing of a counterfeit product. Look out for the following:
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* Photos of one product depict several products instead.
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* Photos are angled or blurry to conceal details.
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* Listing photos do not match customer review photos.
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### Packaging
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An almost telltale indicator of a counterfeit is its packaging. The section below dives into board packaging and kit packaging.
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* Individually sold Arduino boards come packaged in a compact, well-made cardboard box.
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Sometimes a thorough visual check is needed to see if a product is a counterfeit. Pay close attention to logos, print quality and fonts used on the board silk.
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* Original boards have the registered mark (®) next to the logo,
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* Counterfeits often use the trademark symbol (™) next to the logo,

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