128GB Kingston Data Traveller 200 DT200 for only $24.95

Unbelievable price for 128GB Kingston Data Traveler 200 DT200 for only $24.95 selling in eBay.

The seller, who just switches from selling jewelry to flash drive memory, sold 300 piece of flash drives in 2 days. INCREDIBLE Money Making Scam. I am not sure how many people going to get hurt while he/she is laughing on the way to bank.

If you are are one of Kingston purchasers, here is the link to verify your Kingston authentic http://www.kingston.com/asia/verifyflash/

Update: Someone must have reported to eBay, the listing is removed day after I post it.

Update2: One is gone, multiple come back with lower price at $19.99. Hello, it is fake, copy 10GB of movies files and play them, then you will know you have been scammed.

I'm not alone to fight against fake flash memory sellers

Here is the message sent by UK eBayer.


Hi there, I have been working with a few people to expose this issue, much like yourself. We have purchased a total of 205 Leather USB pens, from 15 different vendors in the HK and China areas. All were purchased between 128GB and 512GB, and all were fakes. I also have emails from certain China Vendor from a site called Alibaba.com, that admit these are just 'upgrade' pens and not genuine, BUT ONLY when pushed on warranty, explain the fact we have a full testing service, and authorities will be informed if they supply fakes. The Chinese seem only interested in ripping people off, and could care less about any consequences unless you mention the Kunming Public Security Bureau. We are currently trying hard to get $135 USD sent back.

Ethical vs Unethical sellers

The difference between ethical sellers vs unethical sellers is one knows the item is fake or counterfeit, they will remove it from their listing. In contrast, unethical sellers continue to sale the item even though they know it is fake.

I have worked with few eBayers who purchase their flash drives from China wholesale website like DHGATE and then resell it in eBay to make some profits. After they learn the product is fake or counterfeit, they remove it quickly from eBay. We have to give these ethical sellers a big applause.

Someone asks me whether it is seller's fault. The answer is yes and no. You need to have good knowledge of firmware level of knowledge to fake flash drive. I certainly believe it is done in manufacturer's house. It is not a normal seller who has this kind of knowledge to do it; however, the seller know it is fake but still continue to sell it, then it is seller's fault.
The big guys behind the scene must be caught in order to eliminate the problem. One great eBayers from Australia provides good information to me that you can file a report to Hong Kong Internet Fault Police (google search), they will follow up the case. If you are interested to do so, you can contact me for more information.

April Action on Fake Flash Memory Devices on eBay

After changing my eBay listing to auction style, I am able to reach more eBayers. Many unethical sellers whom I monitor in March are gone but new comers show up in April. Majority of new comers are labeled to be located in Singapore.


I expand my listing to Australia, UK and German eBay site, I hope more people can read my listing and beware of the issue.


I'm not sure how long I can keep up on posting auction style. It it very time consuming but  I will try my best to fight against unethical sellers. Thank you for your support.