LG Brown Fakes?

[Whitechapel]

Happy Sunday all.

Did I get some LG HG2 fakes? Here is why I ask:
1) I ordered a 4 set for myself a couple months ago. They have a model number printed on them.
2) These new LGs came without a model number printed on the side.
3) Size is the same, top cap is the same.
4) The wrap color seems on point (Note: I am red/green color blind)
5) I'm concerned because of the lack of model number.
6) Here is the listing: 4 New Original Authentic Genuine LG HG2 3000MAH High Drain 35A IMR 18650 Battery - the batteries in the stock photo look like my authentics.

Pics:
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http://s10.postimg.org/f5jm7607t/image.jpg

 

[MaxwellPink]

Just ordered a pair from IMR. Pretty certain they're 20A, not 35A, so that may be a tip off.

 

[ismokeinbinary]

I have LG HG2s. They're also 20A, not 35. Peel those stickers off and see if the printed "LGDBHG21865 0128E082AG" is printed underneath.

 

[Racehorse]

Order batteries from vendors you KNOW carry authentics, and you won't be left guessing.

I really have no idea why people scrimp out on batteries, to save a few dollars at the most, when they will be used every single day and probably for a year at a time.

Using knock off batteries is just asking for trouble. Usually don't last as long, and may end up being dangerous.

 

[SupplyDaddy]

Those batteries may be genuine. But they were never 35A. The LG HG2 is a 20A battery,

• Model: LG18650HG2
• Nominal Capacity: 3.0 Ah | 3000mAh
• Maximum Continuous Discharge Current: 20A | 20000mA
• Full Charge Voltage: 4.2V
• Nominal Voltage: 3.6V-3.7V
• Made by LG - South Korea

At the least, the vendor faked you out on the amps. At the worst, they are fakes.

 

[GeorgeS]

The vendors section of ECF lists folks who don't sell fakes. I really don't know why people cheap on on batteries, I think the HG2's I purchased were a whole whooping $7 a pop. No big deal.

 

[crxess]

Right from your own link

SPEC:
Size: 18650 (18mm diameter / 65mm length)
Type: Li-Mn Hybrid IMR
Rated Capacity: 3000mAh (High Drain)
Full charge Voltage: 4.2V
Rechargeable: Yes
Style: Flat Top / Color: Brown
Maximum Pulse Discharging Current: 35A
Maximum Continuous Discharging Current: 20A
Storage Voltage: 3.6V

Many Vendors place stickers on the Batteries. Remove them to reveal the Manufacturer data.
Your Vendor list as Authentic. If otherwise Report them, but I believe you are okay.

 

[SpaceApe]

Darn clones... Showing up everywhere