How can I tell that these "OEM" back covers on eBay are true Apple genuine parts?

My camera lens is scuffed and instead of replacing that part, I'd like to replace the entire back cover.  I see a lot of these on eBay listed as OEM, but how do I know it's an Apple genuine product?  Where do they get these parts anyway?  Also, I'm reading that Apple will replace it for 29.99 USD, but then also reading that they don't do repairs?

Needler56 wrote:
My camera lens is scuffed and instead of replacing that part, I'd like to replace the entire back cover.  I see a lot of these on eBay listed as OEM, but how do I know it's an Apple genuine product? 
You don't know.  Apple does NOT sell parts, so chances are they're not real.
Needler56 wrote:
Also, I'm reading that Apple will replace it for 29.99 USD, but then also reading that they don't do repairs?
Apple will replace the back cover for $29.  Make an appointment with the Genius Bar and bring it in.

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