[thekid22]

I know a lot of people have been looking for ADDIEMs for the previously cheap prices on ebay.

you're in luck: 7Dime, a seller who has sold to many other headfiers, has listed "more than 10" for sale for $35 each.
Apple In-Ear Headphones with remote and mic-Genuin - eBay (item 150373325670 end time Oct-15-09 12:56:39 PDT)

I'd note to be wary of those listed from eugenethe11great (in my sample size of 1) the pair I received didn't sound great, the skip/reverse function didn't work, and they came with the wrong assortment eartips. That said, he gave me a very prompt refund and many others have left positive feedback, so I may have received a dud, bad refurb, or broken pair.

and no, I'm not 7dime, but I had been looking for a while, so was excited to find them.

 

[thekid22]

also, if you go there via BING.com you can get 8% off!

 

[tstarn06]

Good find. I can vouch for 7Dime, as I bought 4-5 pair from him/her. There were some folks desperate to find these recently, but can't remember who.

 

[noelweichbrodt]

props for the tip and vouches. been looking for these on the 'bays for a while, and 7Dime's price of $37.99 for a non-new pair was perfect for me. And a wonderful bonus with the bing.com 8% back! v. excited!

FYI, prices seem to have crept up slightly across the board. $44 for "new", $37 for "used".

for those who already bought from 7dime, how long did shipping take?

 

[dnullify]

What do they mean by "used"? are they actually "used"?? or are they just more scuffled...

 

[Andrew H]

It's very unlikely you'll get warranty coverage or any mfr support when buying from eBay, unless it's from a legit reseller that also happens to sell thru their store on eBay (like Buy.com, etc).

So being able to buy something at 1/2 price may be very attractive, but unless you can confirm in advance with the mfr that you'll get full warranty coverage, then you're at the mercy of whatever return policy is offered by that particular eBay seller. If they cover it for 4 weeks, but it poops out in 5, then suddenly it's maybe not such a great deal.

Buying from a legit channel, rather than simply on price, has advantages.

 

[tacitapproval]

Numerous reports that Apple store will back these up, no questions asked. So, while your advise is certainly generally sound, it may not be so much in this particular case.

 

[dnullify]

Yeah, though half the price has it's attractions.

I found these, which are refurbished.
Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic REFURBISHED - eBay (item 320425718349 end time Sep-25-09 11:00:47 PDT)

they apparently don't have volume control do the real ones?

and are the ones by 7dime refurbed too? that seems pretty likely.

 

[Andrew H]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacitapproval /img/forum/go_quote.gif Numerous reports that Apple store will back these up, no questions asked. So, while your advise is certainly generally sound, it may not be so much in this particular case.

Interesting to know, and surprising they would be that loose. But in that case, perhaps it becomes of an ethical issue.

I used to have a neighbor who was the manager of a (Macy's?) shoe dept. He used to pull his hair out over the kind of stuff that people would return -- shoes that were clearly used for several years, shoes that weren't even sold there, etc. But those were the rules, so nothing he could do about it but refund them (how they determined the price in those cases is a mystery), and watch the company profits walk out the door.

/soapbox

 

[dnullify]

I am curious about the apple store covering these.

Has anyone personally had ADDIEMs bought on ebay fixed/replaced by the apple store if something happens?

especially the refurbs. i'm probably going to go for a pair of refurbished ones.

 

[noelweichbrodt]

Got my authentic ADDIEMs yesterday from 7dime. Very quick delivery. They were $37 "used". The case is really scratched up, but the phones look & feel brand new (?!). Phones were wrapped up in the case, and two sets of tips in the capsule thingy. Not very happy with the stock tips, so I'll try on a couple others (sony hybrids 1st) and see what happens.

 

[tstarn06]

Also, if you like foamies, the T140s or T130s from Comply are good. Only hassle with Sony hybrids is the sound tube is a little larger than needed, so sometimes they come off in your ear, a pain. Also, be very careful because the mesh filters can come unscrewed and will fall out and get lost. Keep them screwed in tight. I have one pair with a filter missing, and getting a replacement from Apple is a pain. You have to take them to the Genius Bar so they can order them for you. I kid you not.

Also, I've purchased from 7Dime many times, and they are real B box phones. Meaning someone returned them with little use.

To other potential buyers, I would stay away from the refurbed ADDIEMs. The ones from 7Dime are like new, though classified as used. I think that is a better option.

So far, I have not tested the "no questions asked" return issue because none of the ADDIEMs I have purchased (8 pair in all) have gone bad (fingers crossed).

 

[noelweichbrodt]

thanks for the tip about the sony hybrid fit, tstarn06.