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29-06-2009, 10:59 PM
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Fake Apple In-Ear headphones
Just a warning!
I ordered a pair of New Apple In-ear 'phones from Amazon Marketplace from a seller called PODJUNKIE, at £49.99.
They are fake
The headphones do not have the screw in/out mesh protectors (and none were supplied).
The in-line remote is the same as that on the iPhone ear buds, rather than that for the In-Ear buds (with volume controls).
Aluminium audio canals shorter & different design.
Construction materials feel far cheaper (greasy plastic!)
Lettering on 'phones comes off with ease.
The packaging was a reasonable attempt, and a fair copy, athough fonts were a little less sharp, and the card/paper/documentation lacked quality.
I haven't bothered listening to them - such is my disgust!
If I didn't already have a pair to compare with, it could have been more easy to be duped.
Seller isn't acknowledging e-mails , so fingers crossed for a refund from Amazon; but please beware!
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30-06-2009, 6:06 AM
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Re: Fake Apple In-Ear headphones
I noticed this when I had a couple of pairs of Sony sl ex 71's to sell.
I think mine were the only genuine pair on there.
Loads of negative feedback for these sellers, but Amazon just ignore the problem, and pocket the commision 
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30-06-2009, 7:42 AM
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Re: Fake Apple In-Ear headphones
Amazon were much better before marketplace was introduced.
I hardly buy anything from them anymore because I hate the way each search comes up with crappy fake marketplace stuff.
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30-06-2009, 8:56 PM
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Re: Fake Apple In-Ear headphones
Disappointingly, these were advertised as the real thing!
I'll give trading standards a call; does anyone know if Apple are interested in this sort of thing?
Then a call to AmEx for a Chargeback.
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30-06-2009, 9:05 PM
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Re: Fake Apple In-Ear headphones
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Originally Posted by Inotrope
Disappointingly, these were advertised as the real thing!
I'll give trading standards a call; does anyone know if Apple are interested in this sort of thing?
Then a call to AmEx for a Chargeback.
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Would imagine apple would love to hear from you. You may even blag a real pair for your trouble.
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01-07-2009, 7:58 PM
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Re: Fake Apple In-Ear headphones
I'll drop them a line.
Already contacted Trading Standards.
Seller has refunded the money, and will "contact their supplier..." 
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01-07-2009, 10:23 PM
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Re: Fake Apple In-Ear headphones
Hope you get it sorted.
As much as I hate to say it, the fakes are probs better than the real ones, mine are direct from apple and the sound is fairly lowsy on them.
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