[The Fire Snake]

I went to the Grado website and they mention brick and morter shops that are considered authorized dealers of Grado merchandise, but I saw no mention of any online places. So, I emailed Grado customer service and got a crazy answer. The rep emailed me to do a Google search and any place selling grados was fine except auction sites !!!????

My main concern is to make sure I buy from an authorized Grado dealers so that I get the warranty and make sure that I buy an authentic Grado product and not a knock off. Sennheiser's site clearly addresses this question and they mention how there are so many knockoffs out there and to go to authorized dealers. How come Grado never mentions this?

 

[iHelp]

Headroom, TTVJ, ALO, Moon audio, etc.

So many. If you're wondering about a certain site, contact Grado with the link. They will tell if it's authorized. A fake Grado is a lot less common.

That answer was not "crazy". He said any site except eBay. Duh.

I would personally buy from Headroom or TTVJ.

 

[Brian_the_King]

There is also Listening Station!, Specializing in Quality Headphones

 

[The Fire Snake]

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Originally Posted by iHelp /img/forum/go_quote.gif That answer was not "crazy". He said any site except eBay. Duh.

I understand what he was telling me. I just found it strange that all the online stores are considered authorized. So many companies(ex: Sennheiser) have a specific list of who to buy from so that you get the real thing.

 

[sampson_smith]

I am pretty sure that there is no such thing as a Grado knock-off. So far, none have been reported as far as the complete headset is concerned. I would actually head over to the FS/FT threads as that is where you will find next-to-new Grados at the best prices. If you are still concerned, do check post counts and, more importantly, user feedback.

 

[jageur272]

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Originally Posted by sampson_smith /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am pretty sure that there is no such thing as a Grado knock-off.

I'm going to start off by saying I absolutely love my Alessandro's (by Grado), but if there was some sort of Chinese clone of a Grado, they'd probably have a better build quality

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[Takahashi]

Well, most places are just worried about knock-offs, but usually if you send them and they are legitimate, then most places will repair them and honor what ever warranty there is for them.

I called grado about that awhile ago, pretty much any seller on Amazon and plenty of online places are authorized sellers. I'd go with Goodcans.com or some of the Amazon shops simply because of the free shipping.

 

[The Fire Snake]

Great. Thanks a lot guys. You guys have pointed me to some great places to buy, when I am ready for the Grados.