Ohhhhh, so that's your angle? Got it.
Look, the Grados, were literally only used a few times, I know what 'like new condition' feels like. You're trying to say I don't know what I am talking about because my headphones weren't purchased retail? I have modded dozens of headphones, I know how things come apart, go back together etc. The Grados are fragile compared to most headphones, especially at their price point. Don't get me wrong, they are really fun to mod, they are put together in an interesting way, they achieve a lot with a minimal amount of work...but they cut corners.