Duplicate Stereo / Speakers

shobhit15 · 4th July 2005, 12:31

I have heard that there are many duplicate in the market especially for Sony brand. Doe anyone know how to spot a fake one from the real one ?

Xsailor · 4th July 2005, 17:32

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Originally Posted by shobhit15

I have heard that there are many duplicate in the market especially for Sony brand. Doe anyone know how to spot a fake one from the real one ?

Hey Shobhit15,

Somebody was telling me that Sony stamps the inner rim (the conecter/magnet side) with some AlphaNumerics or likes...Not too sure.

But since you are from Noida, Vist Durga Car Decor Sec 16 - Sony Authorised Pit-Stop. All products are originals with genuine Sony India warranty.

If you are interested, PM me - I can manage a 10% discount on the MRP for you

Cheers

camry93 · 4th July 2005, 17:38

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Originally Posted by Xsailor

But since you are from Noida, Vist Durga Car Decor Sec 16 - Sony Authorised Pit-Stop. All products are originals with genuine Sony India warranty.

If you are planning on purchasing, another very good option is to buy it from the Sony authorised showroom. May cost you a little more, but you get peace of mind.

But I have to admit. I have heard bad things about Pioneers, not Sonys. The reason being that Sony's original pieces can be purchased at down to earth prices from Sony themselves. So not sure what this rumor is about.

shobhit15 · 4th July 2005, 17:47

Xsailor, can you give me the address of this Durga Car Decor ?
And ofcourse I'll need the 10% discount too ;-)

Xsailor · 4th July 2005, 18:00

Shobhit15, Dunno the address but directions as below;
Enter Sec16 from the road which has Durian furniture at the corner, take the first right (lotsa banners for the Xplod!) and Durga Car is on for left, First shop after the vacant plot.
If it's a Sunday, just call me and perhaps I can drop in too..I stay in sec 15 so it is a hop-skip-&-jump for me.
I have PMd you my mob number. If I can not make it, just be at the shop and lemme talk with the owner - 10% discount will be on.

Cheers

Amit aka Xsailor

shobhit15 · 4th July 2005, 18:10

Xsailor -> Thanks a lot yaar. I'll surely be in touch. By the way I'll also be needing a power antenna. Hope I get a discount on that too

Surprise · 4th July 2005, 18:18

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Originally Posted by camry93

another very good option is to buy it from the Sony authorised showroom. May cost you a little more, but you get peace of mind.

The other option is try to find out the trick on checking the originality from the Sony authorized showroom guys, implement it from outside shops and buy one ( if the cost difference is high)

If they say that they can't prove and it is only by the bill and warranty card we should rely upon, Sorry, NO OPTIONS.

mohit · 4th July 2005, 18:34

I also second the bill and warranty option. I recently went thru the experience of a brand like Blaupunkt conking off in 6 months flat and had it not been for the warranty, my pocket would have to suffer the damage. The speakers were replaced free of cost...

navin · 4th July 2005, 20:17

Find an authorised dealer. most metros have them.

Sam Kapasi · 6th July 2005, 14:33

Trust me guys, there's a lotta Sh*t being duplicated. And not only in India. Whatever you buy, INSIST on a bill and warranty. I cant stress enough on that. Grey Market products may seem cheaper, but you could end up with a serious lemon.

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shobhit15 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 208 Thanked: 0 Times	Xsailor, can you give me the address of this Durga Car Decor ? And ofcourse I'll need the 10% discount too ;-)
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4th July 2005, 18:00	#5
Xsailor BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 128 Thanked: 0 Times	Shobhit15, Dunno the address but directions as below; Enter Sec16 from the road which has Durian furniture at the corner, take the first right (lotsa banners for the Xplod!) and Durga Car is on for left, First shop after the vacant plot. If it's a Sunday, just call me and perhaps I can drop in too..I stay in sec 15 so it is a hop-skip-&-jump for me. I have PMd you my mob number. If I can not make it, just be at the shop and lemme talk with the owner - 10% discount will be on. Cheers Amit aka Xsailor Last edited by Rehaan : 5th July 2005 at 11:24.
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shobhit15 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 208 Thanked: 0 Times	Xsailor -> Thanks a lot yaar. I'll surely be in touch. By the way I'll also be needing a power antenna. Hope I get a discount on that too Last edited by shobhit15 : 4th July 2005 at 18:11.
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mohit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto / Kurukshetra Posts: 677 Thanked: 168 Times	I also second the bill and warranty option. I recently went thru the experience of a brand like Blaupunkt conking off in 6 months flat and had it not been for the warranty, my pocket would have to suffer the damage. The speakers were replaced free of cost...
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navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,198 Thanked: 9,304 Times	Find an authorised dealer. most metros have them.
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Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Trust me guys, there's a lotta Sh*t being duplicated. And not only in India. Whatever you buy, INSIST on a bill and warranty. I cant stress enough on that. Grey Market products may seem cheaper, but you could end up with a serious lemon.
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