Uploaded August 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
So I was on a lookout for a real Hakko FG-100. This is one of the most counterfeited items on eBay. Let's see what I received and if it's fake or real. Test it with the sensors it came with, and real Hakko sensors and see if that makes a difference. And tear them both down as well.
To learn more how counterfeit and fake stuff impact more then just the customer check out this link. It also explains eBay's policy on fake items and what to do if you receive a fake item.
eevblog.com/forum/testgear/counterfeitfake-hakko-fx-951-information-on-fake-items-and-ebay's-fake-policy
Sorry for the double upload, I realized my editor messed up the audio from fast forwarding some parts in hopes of saving you time and making the video a little shorter. I guess that backfired on me in the end, but it's all fixed now.
If you left a thumbs up, or a comments on the last video feel free to leave it again and I'll be sure to reply.
So I was on a lookout for a real Hakko FG-100. This is one of the most counterfeited items on eBay. Let's see what I received and if it's fake or real. Test it with the sensors it came with, and real Hakko sensors and see if that makes a difference. And tear them both down as well.
To learn more how counterfeit and fake stuff impact more then just the customer check out this link. It also explains eBay's policy on fake items and what to do if you receive a fake item.
eevblog.com/forum/testgear/counterfeitfake-hakko-fx-951-information-on-fake-items-and-ebay's-fake-policy
Sorry for the double upload, I realized my editor messed up the audio from fast forwarding some parts in hopes of saving you time and making the video a little shorter. I guess that backfired on me in the end, but it's all fixed now.
If you left a thumbs up, or a comments on the last video feel free to leave it again and I'll be sure to reply.
