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WTH - Got these inserts on Ali

I might concur if they were not brand name labeled, have had mixed success with those vague ones as well. But since shifting my insert buying to Dotstripe, I don't have issues. I can predict what is going to arrive, and it does.
that is why I keep recommending Dotstripe store, IMHO they have too much to lose by putting fake labels on stuff.
My theory is that these are older inserts (I used to look up the manufacturer codes to validate that) and/or that when a contract manufacturing facility closes there are a lot of inserts left over. Likely ordered by the skid load. Unlike North America, they don't landfill their stuff, it goes for sale instead.
I recieved my first order from Dotstripe and impressed so far good selection great prices and quick shipping.
80 inserts total at $45.61 averages about 57 cents per insert 28.5 cents per edge.
After looking at the picture I am wondering if they are trying to sublimely influence my vote tomorrow:eek:
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