FAKE vs REAL batteries ... can you tell ??? what to look for !!!

Published 2023-12-28
Ordered me some Milwaukee M18 XC5.0 batteries to add to my collection because I have more Milwaukee construction tools now and was running out of batteries at times. Thought I got me a hell because these were offered as genuine Milwaukee batteries and the looked the parr ... but boy was I wrong. Then the eBay seller only wanted to refund only half the money so I had to start a case and that got resolved quickly by eBay thank god and got my full dollar amount back. So BUYER BEWARE and with this video I hope I can help someone not to fall for the same thing as I did.
So in this video I'm showing you what to look for and the differences between fake and real Milwaukee batteries

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All Comments (21)
  • @steveurbach3093
    I just bought a Genuine Milwaukee 8.0 XC HD (not cheap) for use in my power head string trimmer. I did perform quite well, BUT... I had trouble removing it. turns out the terminal with a Minus sign had melted the plastic (no damage on the tool). Using your tips, the buttons are redder than my original XC5.0 (~ Y2010 that came with the tool). The indents on the buttons match a set of known knock-offs, and are different from the originals. As you pointed out: It was fully charged. What was different from yours, this package was button welded.
  • @timweb1510
    I almost bought a fake JBL Bluetooth speaker off eBay unknowingly. I contacted eBay several times about the fake listings and eBay didn’t do a damn thing. eBay allowed the listings to stay up and other eBay customers bought the fake products while eBay sat there and allowed it
  • Thats crazy with these fakes i have never bought off anybody besides lowes and home depot and have got amazing deals as well ,i have bought the knockoff ones off amazon from a great seller and those were amazing as well i would just rate then slightly lower than they put 7ah probably 5.5ah ish ,never have got gotten a full charged battery before over 50 battery i own from makita ryobi dewalt milwaukee of course from lowes and home depot ... Thanks for the info brother
  • @timwindsor03
    Awesome video THEO. Thanks for sharing. Very informative. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible night. Much love and RESPECT
  • @ChuckRCox
    I found this video after seeing fakes on eBay. The packaging says “EVERYTHING EITS” instead of FITS😂😂
  • @Victrola777
    I just checked all my batts, and they are real, but I also checked my local hardware stores, and genuine 5.0 Milwaukee batteries are $160 EACH ! No wonder people are buying knock-offs !
  • @jwctech
    When we talked about it in the livestream, I thought u were getting m12 bats...didn't realize it happened with m18 bats also, that sucks bro, appreciate the heads up.. great information
  • @TranTek
    The old original packaging used that style but much better quality laminate
  • @Toolaholic7
    I know of one case Milwaukee turning down the warranty on one Milwaukee battery because it was fake.A Matco dealer in Mississippi sent in one for warranty and came back with the warranty turned down because of this.This one was purchased on Amazon
  • Is that a harbor freight clone ? 😂...Thanks for the information Theo..That's why I pay up for my tool trucks , I would rather see someone I like get my money then be rooked by a crook..
  • @timweb1510
    Only half the money back for a fake? F that. Dispute the entire charge
  • Amazon and scam bay have both Dewalt and Milwaukee batteries should be a crime it’s theft.
  • @DarkSim77
    "2 for 90 bucks" Whoop there it is.
  • @KenHrycyk
    The pinstripes on the side decal are different too.