Products from the well-known accessory manufacturer Aukey are currently only available to a limited extent on Amazon. Previously it was reported that Aukey should have paid the equivalent of around 82 euros for “honest reviews”, even Telegram groups are reported. That would be a clear violation of the online retailer’s guidelines.

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From power banks to cell phone cases to wireless headphones or webcams: the Chinese manufacturer Aukey has made a name for itself over the past few years as a supplier of inexpensive, yet good accessory products. Aukey products are particularly popular on Amazon and can always refer to excellent reviews. But now come Doubts about the honesty of the accessory manufacturer on.

Has Aukey paid for positive reviews on Amazon?

According to Caschy’s blog are Aukey products are currently only available to a limited extent on Amazonif they are still listed at all. Often only the message “Currently not available” is displayed. Samples from GIGA also prove this. However, Aukey does not seem to be completely blocked either, for example Bluetooth headphones or a USB charger with 4 plugs and 40 watts are still available. A large part of the Aukey products, which are also listed on the brand page of the accessory manufacturer, are no longer available.

At the moment, one can only speculate about the reasons for the suddenly limited availability. Before that, however, Corbin Davenport, a journalist at the XDA developers, reported about it on Twitterthat Aukey is said to have offered 100 US dollars (the equivalent of around 82 euros) for “honest reviews”. If that is actually the case, that would be a clear violation of the guidelines of the online retailer who Prohibit purchased reviews – and one reason why Amazon restricts the availability of Aukey products.

Even Telegram groups for positive reviews

Some readers in the comments on Caschy confirm the allegations against Aukey, even referring to Telegram groups in which Aukey allegedly refunds the purchase price in exchange for a 5-star rating. GIGA asked Amazon for an opinion.