inputs.text: good luck others thinking buying - purchased 6 chargers apple brand chargers fail frequently imagine shock go apple genius bar tell thehem every lightning cable ever bought failed within couple monthsthis one not dissapoint almost started fire shorted internally contacted ixcc not yet heard response charger cable 3 months tried return thru amazon not allowed even though ixcc 1 year warrentywhen costco starts selling chargers no longer buy via amazon continue purchase chargers half life house flybtw one lasted 6 months amazon basic 3 ft lightning cable bought soon lightning cables introducedgood luck others thinking buying cable