[thrubovc]

ebay. do u think they're fake? i got them from a person with 100% reputation and haven't paid yet. I better ask him for a closer photo of the earphone

 

[rangerid]

There is a very good chance they are.
 
Take a look at this before buying: http://www.head-fi.org/gallery/album/view/id/13083/user_id/159922

 

[kckc]

As stated above, you better be careful because there are many fakes on ebay.

100% reputation doesn't always mean they're real or an authorized dealer.

 

[5370H55V]

There's a high chance of them being fake. In fact one of my first purchases were a pair of coppers for ~$100 on ebay, which turned out to be fakes. Its what led me to headfi and me eventually buying hje900's. As a rule I wouldn't trust random ebay sellers for any popular headphones such as monster, bose, ath m50's/es7's, etc. If the seller declines to give photos or says they're unsure of their authenticity because it was a gift, I would be suspicious.

 

[thrubovc]

Thanks guys. I know there is a chance they're fakes. I have seen the photos before and I did ask him to send me some close-up pics before I actually pay.
how is it with warranty, do I get any warranty without a receipt?

 

[kckc]

Monster offers lifetime warranty, given that the phones aren't fakes. You definitely need a receipt. 

 

[rangerid]

You don't need a receipt to claim warranty. They just need to authentic.
 
Monster actually replaced my 3 year old regular turbines which only had a 1 yr warranty on them free of charge. 

 

[thrubovc]

yeah but what if I stole them or something, I think Monster want to make sure I have purchased my headphones normally so that warranty can apply, u know what I mean.
@rangerid did you need your receipt?

 

[rangerid]

No I didn't have receipt, original packaging, tips or anything. I simply phoned Customer Service and they asked me to take some pics of the turbines, in my case both the grills have fallen off, and send it to them. 
 
I live in Canada so can't speak for Monster US

 

[jjmai]

You only get Monster's warranty if you purchased from authorized dealers
http://www.monstercable.com/warranty/
http://www.monstercable.com/where_to_buy/authorized.asp
http://www.monstercable.com/where_to_buy/

 

[thrubovc]

well if this is their policy, I don't think it will be any different in other countries. BTW I am neither in Canada nor in the US, I am getting them from eBay UK and I live in Slovakia B-)

 

[thrubovc]

@jjmai how will they know if I'm the first or the second owner of the earphones? what if the dude I am getting them from got them from an authorized dealer?

 

[jjmai]

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@jjmai how will they know if I'm the first or the second owner of the earphones? what if the dude I am getting them from got them from an authorized dealer?

Not sure how they would treat second owner.  But I suppose the second owner would want to get a proof of purchase from the 1st owner.
Buying things from ebay is always a gamble, in terms of authenticity.
For warranty, one may also get lucky like rangerid did.

 

[thrubovc]

Hi guys. Check this out: http://www.beatsbydre-headphones.co.uk/monster-turbine-pro-copper-professional-in-ear-speakers-headphones-p-10.html
do you think that's a real (authorized) eshop selling real MTPC for £61.51?

 

[thrubovc]

Nah That can't be, when I click the "contact us" button, nothing happens, they even pasted pictures of McAfee and Secure signs, which doesn't mean anything. Surprisingly, google shopping took me there. I think I'm gonna report that site