<ul><li>A Redditor ordered a $400 Mitutoyo vernier caliper from Amazon and received a very cheap instrument stuffed in a genuine Mitutoyo box.</li><li>Buying from large online retailers raises the question of how much risk we are willing to take.</li><li>While Amazon is a trusted brand, they are simply clearing houses for third-party products and may not have much care for what's in the box.</li><li>The incident sparks a discussion on when to opt for specialist retailers and pay more for confidence in the product.</li></ul>

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