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Bargain used Apple Watch straps from CEX
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I changed my mind when I saw the green Moko band is only £9.99 next day delivery on Amazon. Buying from Apple would of been last resort.
I've been reluctant to get third party bands because they don't seem great copies.
The new ones coming through have me intrigued. Not sure what brand they are though...
https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleWatch/comments/41ftd0/some_pics_of_the_bands_sold_by_baoxing_trading/
They look very similar to the Moko bands I've ordered.
EDIT: I now know why the Apple straps are £39, the quality of the Moko bands is decent but nothing compared to my original Apple black band.
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No they don't... They have colour matching bumpers at the watch end.
Perhaps too, the quality has improved.
Alas, I have no idea where to get them instead of the moko cheap ones.
I said similar, not exact...
The Moko feel like junk anyway so I have all ready setup a return to Amazon. Thus the struggle continues lol.
My OEM blue apple band still hasn't arrived from CEX either.
Well I risked it again,
Saturday brought an grade B black leather loop
Then last night a brown leather loop grade A popped up and an stone leather loop grade C so risked it again and brought them.
Waiting on them to arrive, fingers cross
I get lucky with all 3 of them.
Saturday brought an grade B black leather loop
Then last night a brown leather loop grade A popped up and an stone leather loop grade C so risked it again and brought them.
Waiting on them to arrive, fingers cross
I get lucky with all 3 of them.
Their reviews are a joke too - my review stating that the one I received was fake was rejected!
Just ordered A grade black leather loop in medium, one popped up so ordered it as quick as I could. Now says out of stock so looks like I got it!
EDIT: Still no blue sport band arrived (ordered on the 7th), emailed in 3 times and never got a response. Looks like I won't be getting that £7.50 back, just hope my £42.50 leather band actually turns up.
EDIT: Still no blue sport band arrived (ordered on the 7th), emailed in 3 times and never got a response. Looks like I won't be getting that £7.50 back, just hope my £42.50 leather band actually turns up.
I've found that you can literally look every hour and straps go on there and sell within minutes. Quite lucky to be a grade A black leather though, I'm still looking for a blue medium preferably grade A.
On another note, taking about reviews. I left 2 on there and one got rejected, all it said was
"Wasn't boxed unfortunately but M/L band had been used. Good condition, super fast delivery"
In my eyes that's not a bad review just a small quick honest one about what was recieved. Yet I've seen others say on their site it wasn't what they ordered ect and gave 1 star.
Ordered Space Gray Link Bracelet - Grade A on 12th. It is scheduled to deliver today. Will report back what I received from them. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I don't mind not having the bracelet in original Box. But since it is grade A (Paid $290) I expect it to be in mint condition and of course Genuine strap from Apple.
I don't mind not having the bracelet in original Box. But since it is grade A (Paid $290) I expect it to be in mint condition and of course Genuine strap from Apple.
I have been watching Black Leather Loop Medium and Green Sport band both grade A like a hawk! I did manage to snag a Green Sport but they sent me a 38mm instead of 42mm so had to return it.
Blue Sport band is obviously lost in the post but they won't reply to my emails, here's hoping the BLL doesn't get lost.
Me and you both, I think the other half is getting sick of me just sitting on here a few times a day waiting for the bands I want to pop up
A bit of luck it eventually turns up, did you pay via PayPal?
When I ordered my blue and red sports strap they came the next day. Hopefully the black leather loop arrives tomorrow and the other 2 the day after.
Post up pictures of the quality when you get yours
Me and you both, I think the other half is getting sick of me just sitting on here a few times a day waiting for the bands I want to pop up
A bit of luck it eventually turns up, did you pay via PayPal?
When I ordered my blue and red sports strap they came the next day. Hopefully the black leather loop arrives tomorrow and the other 2 the day after.
Post up pictures of the quality when you get yours
I paid with my bank card, if I paid by PayPal I could of raised a dispute at least!
My black leather loop says awaiting dispatch so it will probably be shipped tomorrow, I only ordered it at 4:45pm.
Hopefully it comes Thursday!
So I finally got my Link Bracelet which I ordered from CEX. To my surprise it came in original box and in Mint condition. After all that was expected from Grade A.
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All of their sport watch straps are Apple bands. To tell a fake they supposedly don't have the s/m m/l printed, or 38mm/42mm and the connectors aren't colour coded, I believe anyway. That's what I've read from others. I'm sure you would be able to tell a fake just by the feel of it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleWatch/comments/41ftd0/some_pics_of_the_bands_sold_by_baoxing_trading/
With the latest fakes, that seems to longer hold up - the connectors are colour coded and they seem to be printed also.
If possible get hold of one strap that you know is genuine, comparing is by far the easiest way to spot a fake.
Once you've held a genuine one you will be able to tell a fake pretty much immediately.
Also, in addition to the other factors mentioned - matching lug colours and accurate printing in the San Fransisco font - Apple's bands are very specific colours. Most third party straps don't match Apple's colours well.
I have to say I was disappointed with the lack of a box with my grade A black link... Otherwise in perfect condition, but I like to keep my straps in their original boxes!
Had a look on eBay to see if I could buy a used Apple strap box, but couldn't find anything!! Anyone interested in getting rid of one?...
I have to say I was disappointed with the lack of a box with my grade A black link... Otherwise in perfect condition, but I like to keep my straps in their original boxes!
Had a look on eBay to see if I could buy a used Apple strap box, but couldn't find anything!! Anyone interested in getting rid of one?...
That is a bit dodgy, the green sport band I ordered came in an apple watch sport box, so someone must of got their AWS without a box lol.