Hi, I'm shopping around for a new VFC for my 300E, and found one on ebay that is an original BEHR part, but it does not have the red sticker on the bimetallic strip (BMS). Seller claims that only the parts sold directly to MB do bear this sticker, because of trademark concerns about the MB star logo that is on it. As it can be seen below, this VFC has a copper-colored BMS instead, which is how supposedly BEHR sells them to independent parts resellers. According to seller this is a new unit, in a BEHR box, and has been stored in the correct position to prevent premature failure when it is put into service.

Anybody heard about this before? I've tended to get very cautions due to the huge raise in counterfeit "New OEM MB" parts lately on Ebay.

Thanks for any info on this.