[mfaughn]

the auction site

There has been talk of fakes but these look real to me. Papers and all. Someone tell me they aren't real or give me another reason not to do this 'cause my wallet is taking a viscous pounding...

 

[grawk]

His feedback looks sketchy. I'd avoid it.

 

[Blackmore]

I do not like the color of the wood, however could be the light. And yes, check his feedbacks, pfff...

 

[grawk]

Pay the extra $50 and get them from a legit seller. They're still a steal at $250.

 

[Blackmore]

Or you just get one up here, used.

 

[gadgetman]

That looks exactly like my ESW-9, including all the papers. Pretty sure it's authentic...
Dang, such a good deal!

EDIT: The pictures look authentic, but there's no way to determine whether those are the seller's own pictures. AND the seller has some 50+ negative feedback and 40+ neutral (negative-ish) feedbacks within the last 6 months. Dodgy.

 

[aamefford]

I was going to purchase here:

Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9A Portable Wooden Headphones |BeachCamera.com

Add to your cart for $239.00. just checked, now $229.99, free shipping, and I think they are authorized.

I ended up going for a used pair of ESW10jpn, but that Beach Camera deal is pretty tough to beat for a brick and mortar dealer with a USA warranty and 30 day return. Not affiliated (just realized I sound like a fan-boy there) but it just looks like the best deal going.

 

[kelvinz]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aamefford /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was going to purchase here: Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9A Portable Wooden Headphones |BeachCamera.com Add to your cart for $239.00. just checked, now $229.99, free shipping, and I think they are authorized. I ended up going for a used pair of ESW10jpn, but that Beach Camera deal is pretty tough to beat for a brick and mortar dealer with a USA warranty and 30 day return. Not affiliated (just realized I sound like a fan-boy there) but it just looks like the best deal going.

Hmmm I've been looking for a pair of headphones I could throw in my laptop bag and bring to work everyday. I've been getting tired of carting my denon's back and forth from work. Would you say these are good pair to try or have the ESW10's dropped in price any?

 

[dark.head-fi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aamefford /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was going to purchase here: Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9A Portable Wooden Headphones |BeachCamera.com Add to your cart for $239.00. just checked, now $229.99, free shipping, and I think they are authorized. I ended up going for a used pair of ESW10jpn, but that Beach Camera deal is pretty tough to beat for a brick and mortar dealer with a USA warranty and 30 day return. Not affiliated (just realized I sound like a fan-boy there) but it just looks like the best deal going.

Wow, thanks for the link. No affiliation either, but I have purchased from Beach Camera before and everything went smoothly. Reseller ratings also confirms they're a legit company to deal with.

 

[mfaughn]

Thanks. Beach for an extra $30 sounds a lot better. The "limited time offer" nature of auctions can be tough for the penny squeezer in me.

 

[cswann1]

I'd say no to this one.


This seller has a lot of what I call "Bull S**t" feedback. Most of his recent feedback entries are one cent auctions that are nothing but ways for people to give and receive feedback. This is just a way of misleading people, making them think that the feedback rating represents actual merchandise deals.

 

[Lamenthe]

I agree it looks pretty sketchy. It's kind of hard to tell the authenticity due the lighting, but I'd be safe and stay away.

 

[.coco]

Looks bad, a lot of his recent feedback is:

Quote:

Awesome seller!! coxracing711 ( 18 ) Mar-16-09 07:54 FROM EBAY ZERO TO HERO EBAY EBOOK CD (#120392178315) US $0.01

Looks like a fake buyer because if you check out the feedback of the phoney buyers, they are all going to the same people, all for similar $0.01 purchases.

 

[aamefford]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelvinz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmmm I've been looking for a pair of headphones I could throw in my laptop bag and bring to work everyday. I've been getting tired of carting my denon's back and forth from work. Would you say these are good pair to try or have the ESW10's dropped in price any?

I gave a pretty penny for the ESW10's, even though they are used. I've been bringing them to work, but just traded my HD580's for a pair of Ultrasone HFI 780's for work and portable use. The ESW10's are just too pretty for transporting. The ESW9's have the same issue, beautiful wood, but a much lower price. They are the perfect size, though!

Sorry for off topic, by the way. Just realized we'd strayed a bit.

 

[kelvinz]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aamefford /img/forum/go_quote.gif I gave a pretty penny for the ESW10's, even though they are used. I've been bringing them to work, but just traded my HD580's for a pair of Ultrasone HFI 780's for work and portable use. The ESW10's are just too pretty for transporting. The ESW9's have the same issue, beautiful wood, but a much lower price. They are the perfect size, though! Sorry for off topic, by the way. Just realized we'd strayed a bit.

I just ordered the esw9a's we'll see how they work as office phones !