I ran into this when I first started as well. I finally just got so fed up I went to Walmart and bought one off the peg. That way, if it failed, I could bring it back. I had no issues. When it comes to SD cards and flash drives I have learned it's just not worth saving the extra $5 buying online as most "deals" end up being fake.

I have had zero problems from that point going forward buying from local retail. Best way to go.

*EDIT: I just noticed you said :

@lexieye said in SD CARDS what’s the deal!:

@lexieye So in the current Crisis I suggest NOT buying anything from China as they are Obviously Struggling with the work-load and are pushing counterfeit goods to try and keep there lack of workers and production to there target Audience.

Sorry but I disagree. China has been pushing fake items for YEARS before the current crisis. Sometimes it doesn't matter but usually the item turns out to be junk, doesn't last as long or - like in this case - pure fake. This is not a new thing.