did I just buy a knockoff aw18650?

[rubblebucket]

I just bought what I was told is an aw battery but the aw is a black sticker with silver print.The battery its self is red with black writting that says IMR 18650 3.7V 2000mAh (7.4WH). Is the aw supposed to be printed on the batt or is it always a sticker. It doesn't say that its protected. I dont have the option to post pics (or I haven't figured it out) can someone please post a pic so I can compare?

 

[Steven_]

Give a link to were you bought it from.

 

[bacc.vap]

Yes, they have a sticker.

 

[rubblebucket]

I bought it from a local shop and don't wanna post their name because I could be wrong and like them a lot. And don't want people to think they're selling knockoff stuff if they're not. You know how the rumor mill goes. I'd rather not give them a bad name by even implying that, if its my ignorance. But if I do find out I will definitely make a return trip.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

I just bought what I was told is an aw battery but the aw is a black sticker with silver print.The battery its self is red with black writting that says IMR 18650 3.7V 2000mAh (7.4WH). Is the aw supposed to be printed on the batt or is it always a sticker. It doesn't say that its protected. I dont have the option to post pics (or I haven't figured it out) can someone please post a pic so I can compare?

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[rubblebucket]

Thanks bacc.vap. they match. the whole sticker thing through me for a loop the guys that sold it to me are pretty solid dudes the batt just wasn't what I expected it to look like. The fancy labels on the trust fire and other brand names kinda set my expectations. I guess looks don't mean anything. Very happy now.

 

[Steven_]

Well i thought you got them off the internet, that why i said post a link, glad you got it sorted out though.