shipping Rode NT2000 in carrying case

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In article <1119571338.153963.23880@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> charlesp@darwin.sfbr.org writes:

> It was shipped to me, "new in box"
> from an ebay "authorized dealer"

I don't usually get a good laugh like that this late in the evening
(though you probably won't see this message posted until tomorrow
morning). If you really want to know the scoop, contact Rode and ask
if they really have any eBay authorized dealers (or ask them if the
place you bought it from is even an authorized dealer).

> how would I know if there were some small damage to the
> diaphram or internal shock mounts for the diaphram? Could there be
> subtle damage that's not obvious in a quick audition?

Shake it. Does it rattle?


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In article <42bbeeac$1@clear.net.nz> geoff@nospam-paf.co.nz writes:

> Waht is an 'authorised dealer' anyway ? If the duistributor sell to you, I
> guess one must be authorised !

Not necessarily. In most countries, there are authorized distribution
channels to (hopefully) assure that dealers know what they're selling
and can offer support to the customer, and so that the distributor
(who ultimately support the manufacturer's warranty) isn't bypassed,
so he's not getting paid up front for service he may have to provide.

"Gray market" products often find their way into the marketplace being
purchased from distributors in other countries, buying closeouts from
foreign dealers, and such. While there may be nothing inherently wrong
with the product (or the sale), you may find that your unit isn't
covered by a warranty in your country.

There was a fairly well known source for Neumann mics in Germany that
gave good service to the US, but you had to send your mic back there
for repairs. And while it's not really a gray market issue, right now
we have Oktava microphones in Russia vs. Otkava USA who sell a Chinese
version of the Russian mic in the US, perhaps exclusively through
Guitar Center. Definitely room for confusion and not getting what you
think you're getting.


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