Question about authenticity of Link Bands

[JSway]

Picked up a New Other from the seller yesterday. It shipped last night. Can’t wait to get it!

 

[predation]

Picked up a New Other from the seller yesterday. It shipped last night. Can’t wait to get it!

Just curious, how much did you offer?

 

[JSway]

Just curious, how much did you offer?

Offered $145, but he countered with $165. I accepted it.

 

[480951]

I feel like these are "off the clock" OEMs. Possibly made after hours in the same factory as the originals, making them indistinguishable. Hence the prices.

 

[Brookzy]

I feel like these are "off the clock" OEMs. Possibly made after hours in the same factory as the originals, making them indistinguishable. Hence the prices.

Interesting. But they are scratched up - some of them quite badly. It really is a mystery.

Meanwhile, the 42mm is listed as 'currently unavailable' on the UK Apple Store. I wonder if it has been discontinued.

 

[predation]

Interesting. But they are scratched up - some of them quite badly. It really is a mystery.

Meanwhile, the 42mm is listed as 'currently unavailable' on the UK Apple Store. I wonder if it has been discontinued.

Not sure. Some of the pics I’ve seen from the seller lol really nice.

 

[gigaguy]

That's why I stopped buying, quality would vary. Some earlier ones looked brand new with plastic film on clasp, to some recent having several scratches on the non replaceable links. Not really too bad. Prices were cheaper than others seem to be paying but I bought in bulk. (42mm black link.)
The fellow was very honest but just could not guarantee me which quality I would receive and 3-4 week shipping.

 

[predation]

That's why I stopped buying, quality would vary. Some earlier ones looked brand new with plastic film on clasp, to some recent having several scratches on the non replaceable links. Not really too bad. Prices were cheaper than others seem to be paying but I bought in bulk. (42mm black link.)
The fellow was very honest but just could not guarantee me which quality I would receive and 3-4 week shipping.

Charge back if paid through pp?

 

[comptr]

Mine has already shipped and I should receive it some time this week.

 

[gigaguy]

Chargeback, why? The guy is honest, the bands were very good and cheap. I just prefer knowing exactly what condition I am getting.

 

[predation]

Chargeback, why? The guy is honest, the bands were very good and cheap. I just prefer knowing exactly what condition I am getting.

Lost in internet. You seemed not happy. All good.

 

[KOTULCN]

Why do all of the images look like they are painted, not polished?

 

[predation]

My package already in the states. Pretty quick!
Anyone else get theirs?
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Why do all of the images look like they are painted, not polished?

The bands aren’t painted. All the black link bands come in matte black (diamond like carbon). The sides of the band are shinier.

 

[comptr]

My package already in the states. Pretty quick!
Anyone else get theirs?
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The bands aren’t painted. All the black link bands come in matte black (diamond like carbon). The sides of the band are shinier.

Mine is being delivered this week

 

[a.y.n]

I offered up to $125 for the black link bracelet, and the seller countered at $173 the lowest which seems way higher than most paid here wtf.

 

[comptr]

I offered up to $125 for the black link bracelet, and the seller countered at $173 the lowest which seems way higher than most paid here wtf.

Offer him 145 & he will take it. I did that when he kept asking around 170.00

 

[captain poopers]

I offered him $80 on a band and he accepted. I just received it today and it's in near mint condition. There are some scuffs and it's obviously worn but I will *not* complain about the condition. Looks perfect with my S3 Stainless.

 

[predation]

I offered him $80 on a band and he accepted. I just received it today and it's in near mint condition. There are some scuffs and it's obviously worn but I will *not* complain about the condition. Looks perfect with my S3 Stainless.

Pics!

 

[captain poopers]

 

[Brookzy]

Is that 38mm or 42mm?

 

[captain poopers]

42MM.

 

[comptr]

I got my Link Band in the mail today, so It came in a small manilla padded envelope and the band was wrapped in some cling on film and placed in a long baggie. Mine did come with a few scratches and the bottom was of the band was dirty so I cleaned the top and the bottom. The scratches are still there. So if you get the New (other) one it will have less scratches but there will be some.

 

[predation]

Nice. I’m slated to get my sb link tomorrow. I’ll post pics.
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I got my Link Band in the mail today, so It came in a small manilla padded envelope and the band was wrapped in some cling on film and placed in a long baggie. Mine did come with a few scratches and the bottom was of the band was dirty so I cleaned the top and the bottom. The scratches are still there. So if you get the New (other) one it will have less scratches but there will be some.

You get sb? Some pics?

 

[comptr]

Nice. I’m slated to get my sb link tomorrow. I’ll post pics.
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You get sb? Some pics?

No I got the Stainless Steel Band. I did not take any pics since I sold my phone and I payed off my remaining balance on it and pre-order the iPhone 10 next week.

 

[predation]

My band came in today.
Extremely happy with this. Definitely 100% legit.
Polished sides on both sides of band, “stainless 316” markings on the clasp, “assembled in China” at the end of the link.
I haven’t cleaned it up yet. But should look very nice after.