This thread on fake ZIF sockets triggered a memory.  Over a year ago (June
2003) I brought a few ZIFs from Futurlec, including these ones
<http://www.futurlec.com/Sockets/ZIFS18.shtml>.

I haven't used them, so I dug them out of the parts box.  Sure enough,
stamped TFXTODL, part #218-3345, and patent #3500745.  Looks like these have
been around for quite a while.

Note that Futurlec never claim that they are the 3M brand. With hindsight,
you notice that in the photo, the arm obscures the writing on socket...  As
Jan-Erik said, they'll work ok.

Here's a page on other fake parts
<http://sound.westhost.com/counterfeit.htm>, and more on fake stuff in
general
<http://www.iccbooksusa.com/index.cfm?fid=194&bookid=117&beid=166&navigation
ok=false>.  Doesn't mention how the Mafia made fake butter in Italy/Sicily a
few years ago.

Tony

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