How I Got Duped By *fake* AirPods Pro 2: Here’s Help to Spot Frauds

I really did think I was getting a deal on this AirPods Pro 2 from Mercari, and that is exactly why a person should always do some research online about buying products. I'm well aware of the counterfeit market, but what I was not aware of was the presentation of fake goods in such perfect "new" packaging. Of course, now I know. And it was all quite interesting. And now my kids are fighting over who gets to keep the fake earbuds...well, earbud singular, since only one of them actually works.
If you want to buy real ones, here you go:
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AirPods Pro 2: amzn.to/44OgbGN
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What are your thoughts on buying and selling counterfeit goods? Do you think Mercari, EBAY, and Facebook Marketplace should be doing more to keep up? And should Apple products even work with fakes?