Should I buy this iPad 2?

OK I'm in Singapore on holiday right now.
I went to Chinatown and I saw an incredibly cheap iPad 2 (16GB wifi only). The guy is selling it at SGD 400 which is about USD 310. AT&T is selling iPad 2 (16GB wifi 3G) USD 629.99.
My worry now is that it might be fake (I didn't look at the back of it to spot the apple logo).
I don't want it to explode mid-air on my way back or blow up  Orlando airport.
What do you think guys?

I have to be skillful with my discretionary spending, so I never spend more than $10 without having recourse against the seller if I'm dissatisfied. And I like warranties.
Do you have $300 to gamble with? Will you be fine if its a fake or a bust? If so, go ahead and roll the dice. Me, I'd buy a refurbished iPad from Apple (about $100 more than you'd spend) which is indistinguishable from new and fully warranted.

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