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elbercho
06-25-2018 at 05:43 AM.
06-25-2018 at 05:43 AM.
This has mixed reviews but I am going to assume operator error for most of them since I have had good results with Amazon Basics and this is a good deal on filters so got the 3 instead. TU.
BTW, you can use these to filter cheap Vodka! Makes it taste better.
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Vanquished
06-25-2018 at 07:40 AM.
06-25-2018 at 07:40 AM.
These suck, btw.

They go bad much sooner then the real filters. I usually love Amazon Basics things but these are definitely not worth the money.
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JayhawkDeals
06-25-2018 at 08:18 AM.
06-25-2018 at 08:18 AM.
10 for 26.99 slightly better deal
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aovnab
06-25-2018 at 08:19 AM.
06-25-2018 at 08:19 AM.
got it glad I saw this
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UnoriginalGuy
06-25-2018 at 08:26 AM.
06-25-2018 at 08:26 AM.
I've seen some "AmazonBasics" products suck, they're all just own-brand generics made by the lowest bidder out of China. Amazon doesn't vet them as well as I'd like. I've actually found most supermarket generics better quality than Amazon's, since most of those are made by the same company as the branded product.

So I'd listen to the reviewers on the Water Filters, I'm not really sure what "operator error" looks like for a water filter anyway, and most of the issues described seem emblematic of cheap filters.

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WifeCallsMeCheap
06-25-2018 at 08:49 AM.
06-25-2018 at 08:49 AM.
I've noticed a taint smell with the charcoal or whatever material is in these containers to filter my water. I end up returning them.
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robrob777
06-25-2018 at 09:21 AM.
06-25-2018 at 09:21 AM.
Every one knows that Amazon doesn't do good wipes, diapers or filters...
Only batteries maybe
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UnoriginalGuy
06-25-2018 at 09:40 AM.
06-25-2018 at 09:40 AM.
Quote from optima168 :
Bad comments. Very biased viewpoint.
You're welcome to offer a counter-point. I was merely pointing out that like the people who negatively reviewed these AmazonBasics water filters, I too have had poor experiences with other AmazonBasics products. They're kind of hit or miss. I wish it was a brand I could trust, but they've not lived up to that trust.
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User462483
06-25-2018 at 10:25 AM.
06-25-2018 at 10:25 AM.
Quote from UnoriginalGuy :
You're welcome to offer a counter-point. I was merely pointing out that like the people who negatively reviewed these AmazonBasics water filters, I too have had poor experiences with other AmazonBasics products. They're kind of hit or miss. I wish it was a brand I could trust, but they've not lived up to that trust.
+1 on this.

AmazonBasics is not an "Amazon" brand. It's just a random Chinese product promoted by Amazon. You can get the same quality or better for less by ordering directly from a Chinese supplier or ordering any one of the rebadged products.
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mongolikecandy
06-25-2018 at 03:35 PM.
06-25-2018 at 03:35 PM.
Quote from completing :
+1 on this.

AmazonBasics is not an "Amazon" brand. It's just a random Chinese product promoted by Amazon. You can get the same quality or better for less by ordering directly from a Chinese supplier or ordering any one of the rebadged products.

I think your mixing Amazon Choice with Amazon Basics. Basics is something Amazon puts their name on, Choice is something that is a product that meets the requirements needed for the designation.
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User462483
06-25-2018 at 03:47 PM.
06-25-2018 at 03:47 PM.
Quote from mongolikecandy :
I think your mixing Amazon Choice with Amazon Basics. Basics is something Amazon puts their name on, Choice is something that is a product that meets the requirements needed for the designation.
I know what AmazoBasics is. Either way, there isn't much difference in quality control.

AmazonBasics = cheap product with "AmazonBasics" brand. Quality is terrible. They don't do anything other than just putting the logo.
AmazonChoice = product advertisement paid by the supplier. Price and review inflated due to paid advertisement and sponsorship.
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mongolikecandy
06-25-2018 at 04:02 PM.
06-25-2018 at 04:02 PM.
Quote from completing :
I know what AmazoBasics is. Either way, there isn't much difference in quality control.

AmazonBasics = cheap product with "AmazonBasics" brand. Quality is terrible. They don't do anything other than just putting the logo.
AmazonChoice = product advertisement paid by the supplier. Price and review inflated due to paid advertisement and sponsorship.

I've had good luck with Amazon Basics cables, bags, etc. Quality was good and better than Chinese crap (though, obviously, their stuff is made in China too). Maybe you've had bad luck and these filters are poor quality, but I don't think Amazon just slaps their name on crap.
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User462483
06-25-2018 at 04:35 PM.
06-25-2018 at 04:35 PM.
Quote from mongolikecandy :
I've had good luck with Amazon Basics cables, bags, etc. Quality was good and better than Chinese crap (though, obviously, their stuff is made in China too). Maybe you've had bad luck and these filters are poor quality, but I don't think Amazon just slaps their name on crap.
I don't think you understand how these "brands" work. Do you ever wonder why there are so many generics with little or no difference? They're all come from a few suppliers in China.

Companies order by specifications. For example, 1 foot USB cable with a resistor, color selection, brand sticker, and 0.05% quality control. Each selection costs extra.
Literally, you get what you paid for.

For AmazonBasics, you're paying more for the markup rather than its features. People see "Amazon" and automatically associate it with quality.
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