They released ONE batch of VTC6a's in 18650 format and people went NUTS over them apparently but there is no set release date on them.
@Skunk! showed a pic of 2 of his authentic 30Q's but how hard would it be to make any 18650 look like that, i would suggest not difficult at all, that's why you need a supplier with proven track record not ebay!
No you're completely right. I didn't know it was such a black market item until recieving these questionable batteries. Other than using probes or putting it in an OLED screened charger would be able to tell us if it was a 3000mAh batt right? Are there any ways to test amperage before putting into a device and seeing if the batt just cant deliver the 15A CDR?
Edit: The VTC5a's I have coming are from IMR so I wont have to worry about authenticity.