These are android earbuds and to access all of the added controls and benefits, they only work with OnePlus smartphones.
The CBP press release also claimed that if the merchandise had been “real” the “Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) would have been $398,000.” And this math doesn’t add up. OnePlus Buds retail for $79 each and if there were 2000 seized the MSRP would have been $158,000.
“CBP officers are protecting the American public from various dangers on a daily basis,” said Troy Miller, Director of CBP’s New York Field Operations. “The interception of these counterfeit earbuds is a direct reflection of the vigilance and commitment to mission success by our CBP Officers daily,” he added.
The CBP tweeted the obvious “THAT’S NOT AN APPLE”
Twitter users are having a lot of fun comparing the similarities of the products and explaining that counterfeit items are not usually available in legitimate packaging.
OnePlus USA replied to the CBP tweet with, “Hey, give those back!”
It is uncertain if the seized OnePlus Buds will be returned to their owner or if the retailer knows what happened to the shipment.
