I purchased a microphone from a uk based power seller, they have a shop and seemed to be very established. I paid with paypal, so believed I would be covered by them for this transaction. A shure SM58 will...
Another Fake shure guide for you to read.I had a similar experience. Bought one on Ebay - but I had checked a real one out in a real shop first.So what is there to look out for.Well dont assume that the glossy...
I have just been caught out after buying a fake Shure SM57. Here are couple of tips to help you avoid the same mistake I have made. Firstly, the mic should weigh 284g. The one I had weighed 240g. Secondly, if...
Can you believe that this beloved industry workhorse mic is actually being counterfeited? You'd better, it's true.Before going ahead and purchasing one of these babies make sure that you ask these questions of...
Beware of fake SM57 mics. I have just obtained a refund for 2 of these from a seller who is still listing them. Symptoms if you are unlucky enough to fall foul of these include low output, lower quality xlr...
I recently had the unpleasant experience of purchasing a fake Shure mic. Luckily the guy that sold me it was unaware and the matter was settled amicably. Here are some of the numerous ways to check if your...
There a lot of counterfeit radio microphones on e-bay currently. How can you spot them? Well the problem is, you can't. Not from the pictures anyway. Not from the descriptions either. Largely because the...
So what will you get if you buy a Counterfeit Shure Microphone. I bought 2 from an eBay auction in March 2007. On the outside of the glossy box is a silver label marked SM58 Legendary Vocal Microphone,...
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO INFORM OTHER E-BAYER S OF A RECENT SCAM WHERE I WAS ONE OF THE UNFORTUNATE ONES TO GET RIPPED OFF BUYING A SHURE SM57 MICROPHONE ON BUY IT NOW,THEY ARE ALSO OPERATING THE SAME SCAM ON THE...
Where do I begin! I have been a professional sound engineer for several years and also have qualifications in sound engineering, I also run a sound lighting hire sales company! The first rule is always; do not...