[BeatsbyDre100]

http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=3808, look at the box, where as the older link shows a new box saying that the other is fake.

 

[BeatsbyDre100]

I am starting to think they might be fake, but I am going to call Monster today to be sure. Hopefully they can take a look at these pictures as well. It's just hard to believe fakes could sound so good to me, the noise canceling, etc, my mind was blown after first using them lol

 

[BeatsbyDre100]

If they were fake, would there be any way I could convince the guy to give me a refund because he says they arent fake lol

 

[Flagellin]

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I am starting to think they might be fake, but I am going to call Monster today to be sure. Hopefully they can take a look at these pictures as well. It's just hard to believe fakes could sound so good to me, the noise canceling, etc, my mind was blown after first using them lol

Well then try to wrap your head around the fact that any headphone we'd recommend would sound EVEN BETTER. 

 

[mbamg]

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If they were fake, would there be any way I could convince the guy to give me a refund because he says they arent fake lol

Get ready to sell them. If the guy could convince you that they were real, then do the same to the next person that comes along.

 

[Deadeight]

I don't recommend what the Head-Fier above me does, selling them on pretending they are genuine is really dishonest.
 
Just because some of the attachments are fake, that doesn't mean the headphones necessarily are completely fake. I once went to florence, near where gucci have a factory where they make handbags. Many of the employees steal the components of the handbags gradually and then make an entire handbag at home, identically to how they would at work during the day. They then sell this handbag for cheap, but for all intensive purposes it is no different to a Gucci original.
 
Perhaps people have been stealing complete headphones from the factory? Could well be, seeing as you said you were very happy with them. I think if you're happy with the quality, then keep them. They genuinely are headphones, and if they are worth the $170 then keep them. 

 

[mbamg]

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I don't recommend what the Head-Fier above me does, selling them on pretending they are genuine is really dishonest.
 
Just because some of the attachments are fake, that doesn't mean the headphones necessarily are completely fake. I once went to florence, near where gucci have a factory where they make handbags. Many of the employees steal the components of the handbags gradually and then make an entire handbag at home, identically to how they would at work during the day. They then sell this handbag for cheap, but for all intensive purposes it is no different to a Gucci original.
 
Perhaps people have been stealing complete headphones from the factory? Could well be, seeing as you said you were very happy with them. I think if you're happy with the quality, then keep them. They genuinely are headphones, and if they are worth the $170 then keep them. 

 
What does it matter? Fanning the flames of the fire means nothing to these celebrity worshipers who prefer 'genuine' products over quality products. He bought the Beats because he thought that they sounded good, not the fact that they were branded by Dr. Dre. Besides, we haven't verified whether the product is genuine or not. In that case you can't really blame him if the product is non-genuine when he sells them.
 
Does craigslist have a dispute and mediation department? If you used Paypal you could at least file a complaint and open a dispute.
 

 

[BeatsbyDre100]

If they were fake that would mean they are $80 headphones, I want authentic Beats by Dre as my first real set. Would selling them on Craigslist be illegal?

 

[MegaMushroom]

I believe so.  I wouldn't recommend it since it is extremely dishonest. 

 

[Byakushiki]

Actually, if you're a DIY'er, you could transplant some XB500/700 drivers in. Wipes the floor with "real" Beats easy.

 

[Head Injury]

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If they were fake that would mean they are $80 headphones, I want authentic Beats by Dre as my first real set. Would selling them on Craigslist be illegal?

If you're so concerned about price tag, why not get an Ultrasone ED10?

 

[BeatsbyDre100]

I contacted the seller, I might be able to get myself a refund.

 

[Flagellin]

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If they were fake that would mean they are $80 headphones, I want authentic Beats by Dre as my first real set. Would selling them on Craigslist be illegal?

I really don't see why you care about authenticity. The real ones are made of cheap plastic and have been known to break in as little as a few months anyway. 

 

[BeatsbyDre100]

They are supposed to sound better than the fakes.

 

[EinZweiDrei]

if its fake, won't it have a chance to explode and cause serious injury during usage?