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For batteries and other everyday items, I find the AmazonBasics brand a good way to dodge the fake items. Amazon at least stands behind the quality of their own brand. But often it's just as expensive as the other name brands.


Watch out, those have been known to explode. I think this was posted here maybe a month ago: https://onezero.medium.com/unraveling-the-secret-supply-chai...


Wow, didn't see that - thanks!


> But often it's just as expensive as the other name brands.

Sometimes it’s even more expensive. A Wyze smart outlet is $20 for 2. Amazon brand is $25 for one.

Wyze https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XZT24B8/

Amazon Smart Plug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZEEFNX/


The first customer photo for the Wyze is one that caught fire, so maybe you're better off with the Amazon one.

Isn't Wyze's market placement as a low-cost alternative, anyways?




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