Thank you for your reply. I will continue buying genuine Canon cartridges with reduced price on eBay from sellers with good feedback.
The Watcher wrote:
Just checked for an expiration date on my Canon CLI42 cartridges and found none. With that said, I’ve purchased lots of genuine Canon and Epson inks that are new and expired without a problem. I just make sure they’re sealed in their original vacuum bag.
Even if the seller doesn’t accept returns, Ebay will help with any problems you might have. Those that sell a lot, don’t want a bad review.