5 Tips for Spotting Counterfeit Toys Online
As the supply chain shortages and shipping crises persist around the world, there is concern that more counterfeit toys could be flooding the market this holiday season.
Counterfeit toys pose a great health and safety risk to children for various reasons. They are poorly made, may break, may contain small parts that present a choking hazard, and may contain toxic chemicals and lead. Moreover over, the age recommendations printed on the packaging may not be appropriate, which poses an overall threat to safety.
Here are 5 tips to reduce your chances of buying counterfeit toys this holiday season!
Research the seller and check product reviews and images.
Check the source and be wary of ads on social media platforms.
Check for misspellings and poor grammar on the ads.
Be wary of toys priced far cheaper than the toymaker's prices.
Shop early and buy directly from the toymaker's site whenever possible.
Safe shopping!