Instruction
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Easier to do if the product has a bar code. The barcode is a black – and-white stripes with a set of numbers. The number of these digits must always equal 13. The barcode scan will participate only the first 12 digits. The last digit is a control, test.To be eligible to apply the barcode to the products, it is necessary to pass international certification, which ensures the highest quality of the product. Therefore, many companies with low quality goods using bar codes well-known companies, counterfeiting is basically the first two numbers indicate the country of manufacture).
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So, in order to verify the authenticity of the barcode should do the simple math. For example, such bar code: 4005808158003.Check that only digits 13. The last digit 3 – test.
Sum the digits in the even positions, i.e., fold each of the second, fourth, sixth, etc.
0+5+0+1+8+0=14
Multiply the total by 3. It is a formula it cannot be changed. 14*3=42
To the above add the product of the numbers at odd places.
42+4+0+8+8+5+0=67
From 10 (always 10) subtract the last digit of the sum. 10-7=3
Check it with the check digit. 3=3.
The bar code is genuine, and, hence, the quality of goods can be trusted.
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In addition to reading information from a barcode, you can rely on your powers of observation and thoroughly study the box, the bottle and all labels. The cellophane should be fine, without a single wrinkle, tight-fitting box, and the quality of glued joints without adhesive residue. Thick, muddy cellophane – a sign of fakes. Although, branded goods may be and even without the cellophane.
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In high-quality cardboard packaging, the bottle can not move freely, because it has a special fixation. On the box should be clear and neat lettering. On the study of the inscriptions make special emphasis. Many "forgers" adding extra letters or not change their positions. The original will always be provided: name, country, date, expiration date, composition. By the way, the original French perfumes should be the words "parfum" and not "parfume".
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The bottle is made of high quality, clear glass without a haze and air balls. The bottle is a work of art. Such a masterpiece is very difficult to forge.
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Last but not least, price. Of course, in the markets you will find high-quality flavor. Although specialty shops are often filled with fakes, which are the price of the original. It remains to hope only on themselves and on their guard.Quality you purchase!