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post #271 of 361
8/10/11 at 1:33pm
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Originally Posted by peaceful1 View Post

are these original :

 

 


The headphone in the pictures above look real, to me.

 

Packaging is correct, grey coloured logo on the headband, cup internals and drivers look legitimate as well.

 

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post #272 of 361
8/12/11 at 6:04am

Hi,

 

First post here. bigsmile_face.gifRecently won these on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180707383703&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_536wt_1139

 

There isn't many pictures, but any experienced ebayers here to advise me on whether they are real? The seller hasn't replied me for a few days already, and I'm kind of worried. Thanks.

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post #273 of 361
8/12/11 at 5:21pm

I purchased mine from Amazon some months ago, they came in a white box, and are real, however the most important thing is the actual headphones, you can never be certain until you get it, best bet is buying from official Audio Technica distributors.

That ebay listing does look suspect, no returns accepted, feedback score of 5, could well be friends or own accounts, the stitching on the headband looks crooked, the headphone jack looks like it's only a 1/4" plug. TBH if you're selling these on ebay and they are real, you would list a lot of photos of your item to help prove to the buyer and gain their trust.

 

I wouldn't bother trying to save a few £/$'s risking a lot of grief.

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post #274 of 361
8/12/11 at 8:01pm

Thanks for the reply. The problem here is that I have actually paid the seller... I guess I will ask for a refund when a week has passed (he still probably hasn't shipped the item)... Anyway, where can I get the best deal for the ATH-M50s? Is Amazon the best place to go? The cheapest I can find an authorised dealer would be 120 dollars on sciscat.com. 

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post #275 of 361
8/16/11 at 2:28am

Hi everybody, 

I just recently post bought one on www.thepwnageshop.com . The price is 80$ with free shipping. I decided to buy it hastily before knowing this thread. Then I ask the seller about the box and the warranty. He said that he usually ship without the box to save shipping cost for him but he will ship mine with the box and the warranty card is in the box as well. I am a little bit nervous about this and with the warranty, would it be a real one?

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post #276 of 361
8/16/11 at 4:35am

Well that price is just too suspect to be real in the first place.

 

However they are based ine the US, but it says delivery takes 2-3 weeks, so most likely it's coming from China, so fake...

 

Sorry dude, hope it's real, and it gets sorted out.. atsmile.gif

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post #277 of 361
8/18/11 at 10:37am

So I bought from Amazon recently and it was from a store and was shipped with Amazon.

 

I recently took of the ear pads and found that there were stickers on this part of the headphone:

http://www.pic.iran-forum.ir/images/7r3p9fd3x6o94ucwl1h.jpg (Credits to peaceful1)

 

I haven't opened it up yet since these screws are screwed in VERY tight.

Is having the sticker a problem?

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post #278 of 361
8/18/11 at 11:04am

depends exactly what you mean? well really you need to open them up and take a photo of the drivers for a confirmation...

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post #279 of 361
8/18/11 at 11:06am

Since it probably doesn't make a difference, I'll try opening it up... But the screws are really hard to move XD

 

Be back in a few minutes

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post #280 of 361
8/18/11 at 11:14am
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Originally Posted by meizumintyboi View Post

I purchased mine from Amazon some months ago, they came in a white box, and are real, however the most important thing is the actual headphones, you can never be certain until you get it, best bet is buying from official Audio Technica distributors.

That ebay listing does look suspect, no returns accepted, feedback score of 5, could well be friends or own accounts, the stitching on the headband looks crooked, the headphone jack looks like it's only a 1/4" plug. TBH if you're selling these on ebay and they are real, you would list a lot of photos of your item to help prove to the buyer and gain their trust.

 

I wouldn't bother trying to save a few £/$'s risking a lot of grief.


Guys

please be weary of any "used" items you buy from ebay that do not include box or receipt in the USA.

 

I am a great seller. II have bought and sold two soccer jerseys in the past. One was genuine and the other was fake. My two listings were detailed to the point of me showing pictures and the receipt to show how genuine it was for the genuine jersey. I also made sure to bold the fake one as fake on my listing.

 

Please be weary about stuff like this.

It is not hard getting a cheap-o fake ath-m50 and say you are from the usa while not stating whether the item is fake or not to sell it for a higher price or recoup a loss =/

 

Please 

stick to Authorized Resellers to be 100% certain whether an item is fake or not

i bought mine at proaudiomart an authorized reseller


Edited by cRodz - 8/18/11 at 11:17am
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post #281 of 361
8/18/11 at 11:33am

lol those screws must be pretty darn tight, or you're a weakling :P or they're fake and you're in shock basshead.gif

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post #282 of 361
8/18/11 at 11:42am

Opened up the headphones up. Here's the pic of the driver:

Legit?

 

I am certain it's legit now since it does have the yellow circuit board w/ sticker.

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post #283 of 361
8/18/11 at 1:00pm

looks legit dude, you would have been better off opening the left side though... as there's more cables to show

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post #284 of 361
8/19/11 at 4:50pm
mine also yellow board with sticker and came with a white box so i suppose mine are legit smily_headphones1.gif
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post #285 of 361
8/21/11 at 7:49pm

Hi Everyone,

 

I thought I would add my comments to this thread as someone has purchased a pair from us and was concerned.

 

Addicted To Audio ONLY purchases from official Australian Distributors.  We also have a physical store where you can audition ALL our products.

 

You are welcome to check with the Australian distributors to confirm we are a genuine dealer. 

 

We are also listed on the Audio-Technica Australian Web Site and their catalogue.

 

http://audio-technica.com.au/authorised-dealers/  

 

http://audio-technica.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Audio-Technica-A5-Catalogue.pdf

 

 

Cheers,

 

George

Owner

 

Addicted To Audio

http://www.addictedtoaudio.com.au 

 

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