Counterfeit books “shipped and sold by Amazon”? (twitter.com)

Article summary

No Starch Press reported that counterfeit books are being shipped and sold by Amazon, not by a third-party seller. This issue has been ongoing since 2017. The publisher is frustrated with having to police Amazon for counterfeit books. The problem is not limited to No Starch Press, as other sellers have also reported similar issues.

Main themes

• counterfeit products
• Amazon's responsibility
• e-commerce trust
• third-party sellers
• product authenticity

What commenters say

• Twitter's website is intentionally broken and has been for years, with a poor user experience for non-JS users.
• The issue with Twitter links not loading is likely due to a mitigation measure implemented by the company, rather than a technical issue.
• Amazon's counterfeit problem is a significant concern, especially for products that can have serious consequences if they are fake, such as carbon monoxide detectors.
• Some commenters have had positive experiences with Amazon and its packaging, while others have had negative experiences with counterfeit or poorly packaged products.
• The problem of counterfeit products on Amazon is not limited to the company, but also reflects a broader issue with resellers and the supply chain.
• Testing and verifying the authenticity of products, especially those related to safety, is crucial to avoid potential hazards.
• The issue with Twitter's website and Amazon's counterfeit problem both reflect a lack of attention to user experience and product quality.