FSC Koltsov: how to distinguish the original from the fake

With the growing popularity of FSCs on marketplaces and in chats, copies without registration from Planet of Regions have become more frequent. Below is a checklist on how not to buy a fake.

What is considered original

The original is a product by Sergei Koltsov with a micro-relief using the manufacturer’s technology, supplied through the official network. Each model has an exact name and series in the Planet of Regions registry.

Red flags of the announcement

• There is no exact name of the model (only “KFS Koltsova is cheap”)
• Other people’s photos or the price is much lower than the official range without explanation.
• The seller cannot name the series and does not know an analogue on the manufacturer’s website.
• "Universal" plate without microrelief or with smooth printing instead of relief.

How to check before purchasing

1. Find the model on manufacturer’s website - check the name and series.
2. Compare with the card in the catalog PKSOVA - description and photo must match.
3. Use PKSOVA authentication page or ask a consultant in messenger.

Why is this important

A counterfeit does not pass the manufacturer's control: the relief, material, and stability are different. You pay for a brand, but you don’t get the information pattern for which the model was created.

Safe purchase

PKSOVA is an official distributor with a warehouse in Germany and delivery throughout the EU, UK, USA, Ukraine and other countries. The catalog is synchronized with the manufacturer; new models appear with official descriptions.

If you are in doubt about a specific ad, send a link or photo to the consultant. And for a first acquaintance with the topic, read what is Koltsov’s FSC.