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When it comes to Apple chargers, proper Apple OEM units are really the only way to go. They do cost more, but you can always be assured that the quality of the unit will be top-notch. That being said, PLEASE check your order when you get it to make sure you did not get a third-party knockoff like I did when you were expecting - and ordered - an OEM unit. It appeared that some other customer gamed the returns system and returned a non-Apple charger in the box of a real one, which was then not properly inspected and subsequently sold to me by Amazon Warehouse under the listing of an OEM product with cosmetic damage to the box. Some things to look out for from the unit I received: 1: no Apple logo on the actual charging brick. 2: faded and smudged unit information stamped on the side of the brick. Apple's text rarely fades or smudges even on mistreated units. 3: velcro cable management strips on the cable. Apple has never included these. 4: no option to add the included extension cable. While in a perfect world it is up to Amazon to due proper due diligence and inspect the items they receive as returns, it is also up to us as consumers and customers to make sure that we get what we pay for and that what we receive matches the listing that led us to purchase it. Make sure you get your money's worth!