There are many USB thumb drives out there in the market claiming to be of bigger capacity but actually has much lesser. For example, an 8GB drive may actually be a 1GB re-programmed to appear like 8GB when detected by the computer.
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We are a supplier in China who can supply in bulk USB thumb drives, both the real thing and the fake thing. Doing business with China counterparts are not simple as it seems to foreigners; the culture is especially difficult for some to understand. Some do not speak English, while some can manage very simple conversation in English. Dealing with me saves you all the trouble you would usually have. Typical problems when sourcing for a China supplier:
1. Difficulty in ascertaining reliability of supplier (It is a Chinese thing to always tell you they can deliver, even when they couldn’t.)
2. Lack of trust between supplier in you, and vice versa (There had been American con-men too.)
3. Uncertainty in quality of products (QA is lacking in some Chinese factories.)
4. Communication problems due to language barrier (This can lead to many other problems, like getting your requirements wrong.)
5. Limited payment method – usually only Wire Transfer or/and Western Union (not only inconvenient but there is no recourse for you if he decides to run away with your money).

Actual image of Kingston Traveler 8GB (actual capacity 1GB)
The below is a rough price gauge as of June 2011, as flash prices fluctuates on the market. Price may vary for different quantity:
Kingston USB thumb drives (actual capacity)
1GB: USD4.50
2GB: USD5.90
4GB: USD7.90
8GB: USD14.50
16GB: USD28.50
Fake:
Kingston 8GB (actual: 1GB): USD5.00
Kingston 8GB (actual: 2GB): USD6.50
Modes of payments accepted: (some may require identification proof to prevent chargebacks)
- Paypal
- AlertPay
- Moneybookers
- Mastercard or Visa
- Wire Transfer
- Western Union
For enquiries, email sales@fakeusb.com with your desired product, quantity and destination.
Gary Lee