What is "parallel import"? Parallel imports are not fakes. There are still many netizens who don’t know what parallel-imported (European original) mobile phones are. According to the default definition, parallel-imported mobile phones refer to mobile phones that enter the mainland market from foreign countries, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan without going through normal customs channels. Parallel imports are also called European originals. The so-called parallel imports (European originals) are actually mobile phones that were supposed to be sold to other countries or regions and entered the domestic market for sale after evading tariffs. To put it simply, parallel-imported mobile phones are mobile phones that have not been declared and paid taxes through normal channels. Therefore, the quality of parallel-imported mobile phones is the same as that of licensed products. There is no difference in hardware between the two. Original genuine products produced by the original manufacturers only have different sales regions and software. And some models are even better than domestic licensed products due to different countries where they are sold. , coupled with the huge difference in sales price, many people like to choose parallel-imported (European original) mobile phones.
The parallel-imported mobile phones circulating in the market can be roughly divided into four categories:
The first category is Bank B (licensed products in parallel imports). This kind of licensed mobile phones are smuggled into the mainland. . The quality of mobile phones from Bank B is the same as that of licensed products. They are also registered with China Telecom, but there is no official customer service registration information. They are generally small quantities of goods flowing out of the manufacturer. Compared with Zhengxing, the difference is the after-sales service. The warranty of Bank B’s mobile phone means that you can go to the sales point where you purchased it for repair.
The second category is Hong Kong banks. As the name suggests, they are licensed mobile phones in Hong Kong. For some reasons, many mobile phones in Hong Kong are cheaper than those in the mainland. Some unscrupulous businessmen have seen this and sold some Hong Kong mobile phones through special channels. Mobile phones are sold in the mainland, but there is no warranty in the mainland, and Hong Kong banks classify them as parallel imports.
The third category is English-modified machines, which are authentic parallel imports (water-modified machines). These machines were originally sold to Europe, the United States and other countries, and were smuggled into the mainland. By upgrading the mobile phone software, they support simplified Chinese. In Chinese, due to tariffs, the price of revised mobile phones is often much lower than that of regular mobile phones.
The fourth category is refurbished machines. This kind of mobile phone tax evasion is second to none. The key is that there is no guarantee of quality, which is the most damaging to buyers.
The first type of mainland B bank does not circulate in the market in large quantities, so the parallel import industry is usually divided into three grades: A goods, B goods and C goods. Cargo A refers to licensed goods smuggled from Hong Kong, without warranty and after-sales service; Cargo B refers to "parallel imports" of mobile phones sold to Europe and the United States that are smuggled to China for sale; and Cargo C mobile phones are commonly referred to as "refurbished phones" and "refurbished phones". Assembling machine". Note: Product B is not from company B, so don’t confuse them.
The slight difference between product A (usually called Hong Kong company) and product B (usually the European version) is the keyboard, which is not on the keyboard of the European version. When printing Chinese strokes, the strokes were all added later. However, domestic parallel-imported mobile phones have almost formed an industry chain at present. The technology of adding strokes on the basis of the original keyboard has been very mature, and the difference is almost invisible. As for the software of the European version, the stockists behind the scenes spent a lot of money to obtain the Chinese font library of the Asia-Pacific version of Samsung mobile phones through various channels, and organized a cracking team to analyze the software, and then wrote it into the parallel-imported mobile phones; the cracking team later developed to With the accumulated experience and software technology, we have developed many different versions by ourselves, and the related development tools have become increasingly mature, so that parallel imports of some models that have not yet been launched in the country can get in first; from the many bugs in the initial version, to The current one is very perfect. Parallel imports have been continuously upgraded with the release of new machines, and have gradually become a force that can compete with licensed products today. In other words, before being sold to mainland consumers, it has been set to the same Chinese version as the mainland version, and there will not be any localization problems.
Many parallel-imported mobile phone stores now provide one-year or half-year free warranty. If there is a mobile phone store that says you have to pay extra for warranty, don’t buy there, it’s a scam.
Mobile phones The market is becoming increasingly prosperous, and major merchants are trying their best to publicize and use some promotional methods to attract buyers. Some are also engaging in price wars. The price cannot be lower than the lowest price. But in fact, there is a mixed bag here. Many merchants use Parallel imported mobile phones or upgraded versions are used to deceive users. Therefore, when you need to buy a mobile phone, you must carefully identify it. NetEase will lend you a pair of discerning eyes so that you will no longer "see things in the fog".
Steps to identify parallel-imported mobile phones:
First verify whether it has the "Network Access Permit" mark of the Ministry of Information Industry;
Then check the configuration of the mobile phone, including the battery 2. Whether the charger is original to the manufacturer?
It is usually affixed with the manufacturer's laser anti-counterfeiting mark;
Finally, confirm whether the dealer's warranty is consistent with the manufacturer's warranty regulations.
In addition, experts also recommend that you pay attention to the following three issues when purchasing a mobile phone:
Inconsistent electronic serial numbers
Each mobile phone has a unified electronic serial number The electronic serial number of mobile phone products is entered into the database when it leaves the factory. When warranty is required, the data is retrieved to determine whether it is sold to the Chinese market. If a certain mobile phone is not sold in the Chinese market, the warranty will not be provided. Therefore, once a parallel-imported mobile phone is When a malfunction occurs, repairs and complaints are difficult. When users purchase a mobile phone, they can check the IMEI code of the mobile phone. First, press *#06# on the phone. Generally, 15 numbers will be displayed on the phone. This is the IMEI code of the phone. Then open the battery cover of the phone. There is a sticker inside the phone with an IMEI code on it. This code should be exactly the same as the IMEI code displayed on the phone. Then check the sticker on the outer box of the phone. There should also be an IMEI code on it, and this code should be exactly the same as the IMEI code displayed on the phone. If these three codes are inconsistent, there is something wrong with the phone.
Selling modified phones
Due to the large price difference between Chinese mobile phones and English mobile phones such as Ericsson GF768E and GF768C, many unscrupulous merchants privately modify English phones into Chinese phones. , harming consumers to make huge profits. Another example is the currently popular model cd928+ on the market because it can input Chinese using several Chinese character input methods and has complete functions, so it is very popular in the market. The functions of cd928 and d938 are almost the same as those of cd928+, but the software version is different. Therefore, it is impossible to input Chinese, so some merchants replace the software of cd928 and cd938 so that cd928 and cd938 can input Chinese, and then sell these mobile phones at a higher price as upgraded versions of cd928 and cd938. But this is against Motorola's rules. Motorola China will not provide warranty for this type of mobile phone. Some people also report that after the software upgrade, the mobile phone will have garbled characters and crashes during use. What's more, some people buy back the casings of fake brand-name mobile phones from coastal parallel markets, replace them with old motherboards, and sell them as new phones.
Secretly replacing batteries and chargers
Nowadays, the profits of mobile phones purchased through formal channels are relatively thin, so unscrupulous merchants have calculated the configuration of mobile phones. For example, when the manufacturer leaves the factory, the mobile phone package only contains a battery and a travel charger. These must be made by the original factory. Of course, the price is also the prevailing price, and the profit of the merchant is not very high. If the telecommunications department implements discount activities and implements uniform preferential prices, merchants' profits will be even thinner. As a result, merchants add a battery and a stand-mounted charger to the factory configuration of the mobile phone. Of course, the price is relatively high. However, most users have little experience in buying mobile phones, so when buying a mobile phone, they think that one battery is not enough, so they buy a mobile phone with two batteries and two chargers. As everyone knows, merchants' profits are often reflected in the added equipment - batteries and chargers are not original products.
It is difficult to distinguish between real and fake batteries in appearance, but the voltage of fake batteries is very unstable, causing considerable damage to the machine, and calls are often interrupted.
In the coastal areas, such fake mobile phone batteries are surprisingly cheap, such as 30 yuan, but in the mainland they sell for 400 to 600 yuan. Who dares to use this kind of battery?
Some original chargers for high-end mobile phones have multiple functions such as automatic voltage selection and automatic protection after the battery is full. The price is generally more than 600 to 700 yuan, while counterfeit chargers are only 300 to 400 yuan.
How to identify parallel-imported mobile phones
[Method One]
First verify whether it has the "Network Access Permit" mark of the Ministry of Information Industry; finally confirm the dealer Whether the warranty is consistent with the manufacturer's warranty regulations.
The electronic serial number is inconsistent
Each mobile phone has a unified electronic serial number. The electronic serial number is entered into the database when the mobile phone product leaves the factory, and the data is called up when warranty is needed. , determine whether it is sold to the Chinese market, and if it is found that a certain mobile phone is not for the Chinese market, it will not be covered by the warranty. Therefore, once a parallel-imported mobile phone malfunctions, repairs and complaints will be difficult. When users purchase a mobile phone, they can check the IMEI code of the mobile phone. First, press *#06# on the mobile phone. Generally, 15 numbers will be displayed on the mobile phone. This is the IMEI code of the mobile phone. Then open the battery cover of the phone. There is a sticker inside the phone with an IMEI code on it. This code should be exactly the same as the IMEI code displayed on the phone. Then check the sticker on the outer box of the phone. There should also be an IMEI code on it, and this code should be exactly the same as the IMEI code displayed on the phone. If these three codes are inconsistent, there is something wrong with the phone.
Selling modified phones
Due to the large price difference between Chinese mobile phones and English mobile phones such as Ericsson GF768E and GF768C, many unscrupulous merchants privately modify English phones into Chinese phones. , harming consumers to make huge profits. Another example is the currently popular model cd928+ on the market because it can input Chinese using several Chinese character input methods and has complete functions, so it is very popular in the market. The functions of cd928 and d938 are almost the same as those of cd928+, but the software version is different. Therefore, it is impossible to input Chinese, so some merchants replace the software of cd928 and cd938 so that cd928 and cd938 can input Chinese, and then sell these mobile phones at a higher price as upgraded versions of cd928 and cd938. But this is against Motorola's rules. Motorola China will not provide warranty for this type of mobile phone. Some people also report that after the software upgrade, the mobile phone will have garbled characters and crashes during use. What's more, some people buy back the casings of fake brand-name mobile phones from coastal parallel markets, replace them with old motherboards, and sell them as new phones.
[Method 2]
Parallel-imported mobile phones cannot enjoy the warranty and repair provided by the original manufacturer or meet the original manufacturer's technical standards. Genuine mobile phones can enjoy a one-year warranty and meet the original manufacturer's technical standards. Other standard after-sales services, and even if the sales merchant goes bankrupt, the original manufacturer can still bear the responsibility for product quality.
Generally speaking, sellers of parallel-imported mobile phones cannot provide consumers with warranty and other services that meet the technical standards of the original manufacturers. Needless to say, a mobile phone tester alone costs more than 400,000 yuan. Parallel import sellers may promise to provide a warranty, but their so-called warranty is often just that they will repair it for you. The most unsettling thing is that the seller may be out of business today, but by then you will What should I do if there is a problem with my mobile phone? Because it is a parallel import, the original manufacturer does not have any legal obligation to provide after-sales service. Therefore, the original manufacturer generally refuses to provide warranty and other after-sales services for parallel-imported mobile phones.
Parallel-imported mobile phones are products that are prohibited from sale and use by the state.
Article 5 of the Notice No. 791 of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of 1995 on the issuance of the "Regulations on the Approval and Management of Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Access to the Network" stipulates that all telecommunications terminal equipment used for access to national communications must comply with national regulations. The technical system, standards and communication industry standards as well as the relevant business regulations of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, and have a network access license issued by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications; telecommunications terminal equipment that has not obtained a network access license shall not be connected to the national communications network for use.
Article 17 stipulates: Manufacturers and distribution units are not allowed to advertise or sell telecommunications terminal equipment that has not been approved by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and does not have a network access license.
The batteries used in parallel-imported mobile phones are mostly fake.
Many consumers who come to consult are equipped with fake batteries for their mobile phones. However, because consumers generally do not indicate the battery in the invoice when purchasing mobile phones, they may also find out that they have been deceived after using it for a period of time. It is often impossible to seek justice. According to incomplete statistics, more than 40% of the parallel-imported mobile phones that come to our company for consultation are equipped with fake batteries from sellers.
Parallel-imported mobile phones have forged and counterfeit network access licenses, and the relevant national laws and regulations prohibit their sale. Therefore, parallel-imported mobile phones are fake and inferior goods.
Anti-counterfeiting knowledge battery charger anti-counterfeiting
The most common method of counterfeiting: replace the original battery or charger, sell it at a simple or fully equipped price, or replace it with another Branded battery chargers are sold at original prices.
Precautionary measures: Pay attention to whether the battery and charger are fully equipped, and whether there are manufacturer's logo and anti-counterfeiting trademark.
Fake batteries and chargers are sold with mobile phones
Fake batteries: usually four or five camera batteries are connected together and pasted on the casing of the mobile phone battery.
Fake chargers: Generally, old or returned chargers are repackaged and sold.
Precautionary measures:
A. Pay attention to whether there is the manufacturer’s anti-counterfeiting mark.
B. Choose a reliable retailer to purchase.
C. Original batteries have many anti-counterfeiting details
What are licensed products and parallel imports?
Domestic licensed products
Domestic licensed products are what you get Recognition of manufacturers issued "licenses" by the Ministry of Information Industry of China. Products obtained by a certain merchant with agency rights or directly sold by branches of the manufacturer in a designated area. Due to the need for licensed products, agents and their branches must The organization obtains reasonable or even huge profits, and must pay duties and taxes that meet the requirements of the regional government. Therefore, the price of licensed products is often higher, but because of the official local agent, the product warranty and after-sales service are often more guaranteed.
Domestic licensed products warranty:
Warranty services are provided by manufacturer stores and customer service centers.
Parallel imports (original European version)
"Parallel imports" is believed to be a sensitive word in the eyes of netizens. What is "parallel import"? Parallel imports are not fakes. There are still many netizens who don’t know what parallel-imported (European original) mobile phones are. According to the default definition, parallel-imported mobile phones refer to mobile phones that enter the mainland market from foreign countries, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan without going through normal customs channels. Parallel imports are also called European originals. The so-called parallel imports (European originals) are actually mobile phones that were supposed to be sold to other countries or regions and entered the domestic market for sale after evading tariffs. To put it simply, parallel-imported mobile phones are mobile phones that have not been declared and paid taxes through normal channels. Therefore, the quality of parallel-imported mobile phones is the same as that of licensed products. There is no difference in hardware between the two. Original genuine products produced by the original manufacturers only have different sales regions and software. And some models are even better than domestic licensed products due to different countries where they are sold. , coupled with the huge difference in sales price, many people like to choose parallel-imported (European original) mobile phones.
Is the parallel import (original European version) in English or Chinese?
Parallel imports (original European version) mobile phone software will be upgraded to the Simplified Chinese version, just like domestic licensed products, all have Simplified Chinese. Unless there are special technical or software circumstances, such as N-gage;
Parallel imports (original European version) warranty:
What about the warranty? In fact, both parallel imports and licensed products have a one-year warranty, but parallel imports are guaranteed in foreign countries. Of course, no one will take them back to foreign countries for repairs. Therefore, parallel import merchants all indicate that there is no warranty, and parallel imports are not guaranteed when they go out;
Hong Kong licensed products
Many friends are familiar with the concept of "Hong Kong licensed products". Hong Kong licensed products are mobile phones sold in the Hong Kong market. In Hong Kong, these products have formal sales methods and sales channels. .
Compared with domestic licensed products, Hong Kong licensed products are authentic original products. Since it is produced by the original factory, there is absolutely no need to worry about the hardware, and the operation and functions are the same as those of domestic products. Due to the tariff differences between mainland China and Hong Kong, manufacturers' pricing in mainland China and Hong Kong is also different. Even for mobile phones officially sold in Hong Kong, there is a big price difference between them and mobile phones of the same model in mainland China. Some mobile phone sellers transfer products originally sold in Hong Kong to the mainland through one or other means, and smuggle them directly from Hong Kong back to Guangzhou. Therefore, the backs of mobile phones licensed in Hong Kong have the labels of specialty stores and Hong Kong mobile operators. .
Are the products licensed in Hong Kong available in simplified Chinese?
Generally speaking, mobile phones licensed in Hong Kong are in Traditional Chinese, and they also have Simplified Chinese. Like domestic licensed mobile phones, they all have Simplified Chinese (except for some models from manufacturers that do not have Simplified Chinese). If the menu is in English Or other languages, the relative price will be cheaper.
Hong Kong licensed warranty:
There are currently two categories. One is a Hong Kong bank that can guarantee nationwide, and a Hong Kong ticket is required; the other is a one-year warranty from Hong Kong. Although Hong Kong It's not far from Guangzhou, but if it really needs to be repaired, not only is it very troublesome to travel back and forth, but it also takes a lot of time. Some merchants even say they don't guarantee the products licensed in Hong Kong.
Co-guaranteed licensed goods
Co-guaranteed licensed goods are a special kind. This is just what people in the industry say. In the early days, they were licensed in Hong Kong, which is what everyone calls the "B" line. Customer service will also provide warranty for this kind of mobile phone, but later all the warranty will be cancelled. In addition, these "jointly guaranteed" products will have fake "Network Access Permit" labels and laser anti-counterfeiting labels on them, but the major customer service companies will not be responsible for the warranty, only the dealers will be responsible for the warranty. This kind of mobile phone is exactly the same as the genuine licensed product in appearance and packaging. It also has a "Three Guarantees" card. Some merchants in the market will sell it as genuine licensed product, so everyone must carefully check whether the mobile phone is genuine when purchasing. "Co-guaranteed licensed products", do not buy "co-guaranteed licensed products" at the price of genuine licensed products. Currently, only Philips mobile phones on the market are co-guaranteed!
Co-guaranteed licensed products warranty:
Joint-guaranteed licensed products are only covered by the warranty at designated customer service, or the dealer is directly responsible for the warranty.
B line
The quality of B line mobile phones is the same as that of licensed ones. The difference is the after-sales service. The warranty of Bank B's mobile phone depends on where you purchased it, so you can only go to the sales point for repair. The quality is the same as that of licensed products. The difference is the after-sales service. Currently, only LG mobile phones have B line on the market.
Line B’s warranty:
Line B’s warranty service is provided by the manufacturer’s customer service center