Are these Verbatim DVD-R's fake?

mitts2010 · 30-01-2008

I was at my local dollar store today, and they sell two packs of Verbatim DVD-R. The pack of two was $1. They come in a slim DVD case. It says at the bottom "Packaged in Canada by Media Plus" and the code at the top is "06-0601420". The disks look fine, and the code in the center clear part of them is MAP628LEO322OO89 and then there is a anther easier to read code on the purple part that says ZD9471-DVR-J47F4.

Are they real disks just re-packaged by someone else? Should I trust them?

mitts2010 · 30-01-2008

DVD Identifier says Mitsubishi Chemical Corp, and Manufacturer ID is 03RG20.

mitts2010 · 30-01-2008

I also have these cheap "Retail Plus" DVD's from Wal-Mart I use to burn things that I am only going to use once. And DVD Identifier says they are Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. MCC 004. What's up with that?

*DrageMester* · 30-01-2008

Hi mitts2010, welcome to CDFreaks!

The stamper and hub codes show you have genuine Verbatim MCC 03RG20 media manufactured for Verbatim by CMC in Taiwan.

The info provided by DVD Identifier only tells you about the media code and the company who owns that media code, but DVD Identifier cannot tell "fake" media codes from genuine media codes.

The Retail Plus DVDs may or may not be genuine. Look for a stamper code of the form ZDxxxx-DVR-xxxx (like the Verbatim 16x DVD-R), and if it's not there, then those Retail Plus DVDs are not genuine MCC 004.

mitts2010 · 30-01-2008

Awesome, thanks. Now I don't need to but an whole spindle when I only need a couple. I wish they weren't so expensive though.

*cd pirate* · 30-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitts2010

I was at my local dollar store today, and they sell two packs of Verbatim DVD-R. The pack of two was $1. They come in a slim DVD case. It says at the bottom "Packaged in Canada by Media Plus" and the code at the top is "06-0601420". The disks look fine, and the code in the center clear part of them is MAP628LEO322OO89 and then there is a anther easier to read code on the purple part that says ZD9471-DVR-J47F4.

Are they real disks just re-packaged by someone else? Should I trust them?

Sounds real by the codes. MAP6 and ZD codes would indicate they are the real deal. So I'd say yes, re-packaged/branded MCC (Verbatim) discs.

Do they burn well?

guber · 02-03-2008

Hey everyone. I'm new here and also just found these Dollar store Verbatim DVD-R's, but the numbers I found on my discs are a slight variation, and I'd like to know if they are also genuine. Here's the numbers:
in the purple part: ZD9030-DVR-J47F4
in the clear part: MAP685LG10152129

Thanks!

Sunshine12 · 02-03-2008

The numbers indicate that the DVDs are genuine.

guber · 17-03-2008

Hey everyone, just found a spindle of Verbatim DVD-R Lightscribe discs (16x speed, 4.7 GB).... made in India.
Is this the good stuff, or crap?
Thanks!

*minaelromany* · 17-03-2008

If you are in Europe , then Made In India Verbatim media could be good , but if in the USA , try to find Made In Taiwan Verbatim and in any location Taiwanese Verbatim is your best bet

guber · 17-03-2008

I'm in Canada, so does that mean these dvd-r's could give me trouble?

*minaelromany* · 17-03-2008

Look for Made In Taiwan first , if not available get the Indian ones but first try a spindle and make some scans , if they were good , buy as much as you want

Franwill · 05-04-2012

I have a similar question about genuine Verbatim DVDs. The ones I purchased the 25 spool DVD+Rs at Best Buy are marked Made in Taiwan on the outer label. So that is good. I opened up the package and the discs are green. (?) Never used this brand before so I don't know if this is how it is supposed to look.

The number on the center silver ring is: ZE0941-DVR-T47D-H12CBG-C. There is also a number on the clear part around the center hole: G PAPA15QA16084885. Can you tell me if this is a fake or a real verbatim DVD. Thanks so much. Let me know if you need any other information.

*jamescooley1* · 05-04-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franwill

I have a similar question about genuine Verbatim DVDs. The ones I purchased the 25 spool DVD+Rs at Best Buy are marked Made in Taiwan on the outer label. So that is good. I opened up the package and the discs are green. (?) Never used this brand before so I don't know if this is how it is supposed to look.

The number on the center silver ring is: ZE0941-DVR-T47D-H12CBG-C. There is also a number on the clear part around the center hole: G PAPA15QA16084885. Can you tell me if this is a fake or a real verbatim DVD. Thanks so much. Let me know if you need any other information.

Those are real numbers for +R, but I have never seen green dye side before. They are made by CMCMAG (PAPA) which are usually very good.

30-01-2008	#1
mitts2010 New on Forum Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	Are these Verbatim DVD-R's fake? I was at my local dollar store today, and they sell two packs of Verbatim DVD-R. The pack of two was $1. They come in a slim DVD case. It says at the bottom "Packaged in Canada by Media Plus" and the code at the top is "06-0601420". The disks look fine, and the code in the center clear part of them is MAP628LEO322OO89 and then there is a anther easier to read code on the purple part that says ZD9471-DVR-J47F4. Are they real disks just re-packaged by someone else? Should I trust them?

30-01-2008	#2
mitts2010 New on Forum Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	Re: Are these Verbatim DVD-R's fake? DVD Identifier says Mitsubishi Chemical Corp, and Manufacturer ID is 03RG20.

30-01-2008	#3
mitts2010 New on Forum Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	Re: Are these Verbatim DVD-R's fake? I also have these cheap "Retail Plus" DVD's from Wal-Mart I use to burn things that I am only going to use once. And DVD Identifier says they are Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. MCC 004. What's up with that?

30-01-2008	#4
DrageMester Retired Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Honah Lee Posts: 19,885	Re: Are these Verbatim DVD-R's fake? Hi mitts2010, welcome to CDFreaks! The stamper and hub codes show you have genuine Verbatim MCC 03RG20 media manufactured for Verbatim by CMC in Taiwan. The info provided by DVD Identifier only tells you about the media code and the company who owns that media code, but DVD Identifier cannot tell "fake" media codes from genuine media codes. The Retail Plus DVDs may or may not be genuine. Look for a stamper code of the form ZDxxxx-DVR-xxxx (like the Verbatim 16x DVD-R), and if it's not there, then those Retail Plus DVDs are not genuine MCC 004. __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.

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mitts2010 New on Forum Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	Re: Are these Verbatim DVD-R's fake? Awesome, thanks. Now I don't need to but an whole spindle when I only need a couple. I wish they weren't so expensive though.

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02-03-2008	#7
guber New on Forum Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Are these Verbatim DVD-R's fake? Hey everyone. I'm new here and also just found these Dollar store Verbatim DVD-R's, but the numbers I found on my discs are a slight variation, and I'd like to know if they are also genuine. Here's the numbers: in the purple part: ZD9030-DVR-J47F4 in the clear part: MAP685LG10152129 Thanks!

02-03-2008	#8
Sunshine12 CD Freaks Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 122	Re: Are these Verbatim DVD-R's fake? The numbers indicate that the DVDs are genuine. __________________ Philips 1660K @ Benq 1650 BCIC

17-03-2008	#9
guber New on Forum Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Are these Verbatim DVD-R's fake? Hey everyone, just found a spindle of Verbatim DVD-R Lightscribe discs (16x speed, 4.7 GB).... made in India. Is this the good stuff, or crap? Thanks!

17-03-2008	#10
minaelromany MyCE Resident Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: EGYPT Posts: 2,323	Re: Are these Verbatim DVD-R's fake? If you are in Europe , then Made In India Verbatim media could be good , but if in the USA , try to find Made In Taiwan Verbatim and in any location Taiwanese Verbatim is your best bet __________________ Core i7 920 @4.25 with Noctua NH-D14 Asus Rampage III Extreme 6GB Triple Channel OCZ Blade DDR3 2025 9-9-9-24-1T HD6990+HD6970@950Mhz/6Ghz GDDR5! Tri-Fire 3 BenQ 2420HD 1080p 24" Widescreen LCD in Eyefinity OCZ Vertex 2 50GB SSD + 3x1.0TB WD Black+WD 1.0TB Green+640GB WD Blue X-Fi Titanium-Cambridge SoundWorks DTT 3500 Digital Seasonic X-850 NZXT Phantom Red Edition DVD Burners : Samsung 203B SB03 NEC Optiarc AD-7200S ASUS 1608P3S@Pioneer 111L 8.29 Sony 810A@Benq 1640 BSLB Retail Benq 1640 BSLB LiteOn iHAS120 Best Media : Panasonic TYG03 / Samsung Pleomax OPTODISC R16 / Verbatim MCC004 / CMC MAG E01 Boycott every faked/low quality media

05-04-2012	#13
Franwill New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Are these Verbatim DVD-R's fake? I have a similar question about genuine Verbatim DVDs. The ones I purchased the 25 spool DVD+Rs at Best Buy are marked Made in Taiwan on the outer label. So that is good. I opened up the package and the discs are green. (?) Never used this brand before so I don't know if this is how it is supposed to look. The number on the center silver ring is: ZE0941-DVR-T47D-H12CBG-C. There is also a number on the clear part around the center hole: G PAPA15QA16084885. Can you tell me if this is a fake or a real verbatim DVD. Thanks so much. Let me know if you need any other information.

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