I haven't really had any issue in the USA either. I would say 99% of what I've bought was as described. I tend to not buy the first cheap thing I see though. Never got a bad drive, usb key, or kitchen gadget like these other comments are saying. I'm not saying it doesn't happen though. I have received some duds but I turned around and sent them back and left a bad review. I probably should be better about leaving good reviews though, that old human nature thing about being easier to complain than to congratulate is kind of true.