Sony Headphones - Amazon restriction

dec2000

Only noticed this restriction on electrical items now

Wanted to buy these; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDREX85LPB-In-Ear-Headphones-Black/dp/B000OQ9WFO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1226938388&sr=8-1

but obviously we cant because of the restrictions, only prices I can see is on Pixmania for 31Euro, which doesnt equate, is there any reputable companies in UK that sell these at same price of Amazon? Play have them, but I guess its same story with shipping.

Wertz

Saw these on eBay the other night...as low as $25 delivered. Also had the better specced EX90lp for not much more.

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/netforux

This seller has all the colours and is pretty cheap, feedback isn't bad.

[edit] As with any asian seller there is a risk of buying fakes...so buyer beware.

dec2000

thanks, going to have a look at it now!

Wertz

Like I said, the lower and mid range models aren't fakes but a lot of the high end sony MDRs from Asia seem to be. I was tempted by the MDR-EX700's but at ~15% of the retail price, all you're getting is the housing and bog standard drivers and magnets...buyer feedback isn't always a good indicator as to them being genuine.

dec2000

Yeh I found a good article: http://reviews.ebay.com/Fake-Sony-MDR-EX90-guide_W0QQugidZ10000000005188734 and SIMILAR:2" rel="nofollow">http://reviews.ebay.co.uk/Fake-SONY-EX90-how-to-differentiate-Genuine-MDR-EX90-LP_W0QQugidZ10000000006107829?ssPageName=BUYGD:CATSIMILAR:2

There are loads of ones that explain teh differences.