Re: fake z80 CPUs

[Steven Hirsch <snhirsch@gmail.com>]

On 04/02/2013 06:53 AM, Mark wrote:
> Le 26/03/2013 02:29, Alex Freed a �crit :>
>  > Another bunch of fakes:
>  >
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/180916882049?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648
>
>  > The photo shows likely genuine parts, but I got the same crap as before.
>  > In fact worse - they don't even run at 12 MHz as the other ones, but
>  > only at 8 MHz. No more e-bay.
>  > -Alex.
>
> If you need fake and not working components, a good address: UTSOURCE
> http://stores.ebay.com/UTSOURCE-STORE
> http://www.utsource.net/
>
> Like most of the Chinese sellers, they sell counterfeit components.
> If you are lucky, they work but not vey well.

I would urge anyone having such experiences to complain loudly to eBay.  And, 
if that fails, US Customs Service (since they theoretically have an interest 
in counterfeits).