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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/04 14:27:33
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ORIGINAL: xxtraloud Can anyone help me figure out if a sm58 on sale on ebay is the real thing or just a fake from china? Because I know people get them from China at a very low price, and then resell them on ebay for less than a real price. Or aren't they all built in china anyway? http://cgi.ebay.com/Shure-SM58-Microphone-New-in-Box_W0QQitemZ260125518486QQihZ016QQcategoryZ133006QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Don't buy an SM58 or SM57 off e-bay.. if the price is too good to be true they are all fake. It's not worth it, get one from a real Shure dealer and you will get a real one. If you have the money to spend it might be fun to buy one off e-bay and then also buy a real one and see how close they are in sound quality. I've been temped to do that but never did.
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xxtraloud
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/04 16:55:41
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there are some shure dealers on ebay as well. Where are shure mics made anyway
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/04 17:13:20
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ORIGINAL: xxtraloud there are some shure dealers on ebay as well. Where are shure mics made anyway I checked the history of the company link on the web site, it looks like they were made in Mexico till 2005 but then it says it opened a plant in China, however, it does not say what products are made there.
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/04 17:16:36
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good call! I had the same idea! I just called Shure and asked where the sm58 is made and they told me in Mexico. I wonder if he knew what he was talking about. But it seemed he knew, coz he asked me first what model. So I guess the made in China are fake....F#%$%in chinese
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/04 17:19:22
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ORIGINAL: xxtraloud good call! I had the same idea! I just called Shure and asked where the sm58 is made and they told me in Mexico. I wonder if he knew what he was talking about. But it seemed he knew, coz he asked me first what model. So I guess the made in China are fake....F#%$%in chinese Yeah.. and just think they will be getting Starbucks soon... just what we need Chinese hopped up on caffeine.. yikes !
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xxtraloud
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/04 17:26:22
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ok, I just got off with 3 people from Shure, they all said the same thing. the sm and K are made in US/Mexico. only the wireless and PG in china. And it seems that if you look at a fake one it doesn't look as good a fake one, like the logo and other things. Of course it is hard to believe that they would admit that mics are leaking thru parallel market.
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xxtraloud
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/05 00:02:20
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At this point I don't even want to take the chance to buy it used.
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/05 07:34:37
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ORIGINAL: xxtraloud At this point I don't even want to take the chance to buy it used. SM 58s are not expensive brand new from a dealer. What would be the point of buying it off EBAY?
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xxtraloud
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/05 11:33:04
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true, they are not expensive. But it's the GRAND TOTAL that I am spending to start recording at a decent level. firepod + sm58 + xlr cables + firewire card + who knows what...
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/05 21:00:02
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that looks like a fake to me. Really, any 58 that's brand new should have a buy it now of $99 or higher. As much of a used gear whore as I am, with 57s / 58s, I gotta join the choir, there's nothing wrong with new.
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/14 17:11:15
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that looks like a fake to me. What makes you say that? How can you tell?
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/14 17:26:51
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There really are just too many fakes around to take the risk. Buy from a trusted retailer only.
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/15 01:34:18
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xxtraloud
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/16 21:44:15
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I wish there were pictures of the fake ones around, so everybody could compare.
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/17 01:17:27
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That SM58 you had in your first post looks "too shiny" like they did back in the 1960's they have a semi shine now, could be a fake. The second one Cmpsr put up looks real.
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/17 01:19:28
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/17 07:22:21
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ORIGINAL: Dave King that looks like a fake to me. What makes you say that? How can you tell? Dave - I don't know why the OP said that it looks fake, but here's what makes me think it's fake: (quoting from the ebay website where this "SM58" is listed): " This model has an on and off switch, and I also have models available without the switch." Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but SM58's don't come with an on/off switch, right?
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/17 07:35:15
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/17 08:59:36
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I dont understand this. An SM58 is only about $89 brand new, why would you get a used mic, that someone slobbered on or if its new, take a chance of it being counterfit to save pennies. Cj
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xxtraloud
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/17 12:51:32
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you gotta fight for the lowest price! that's how I got a new firepod for $330! I would not buy a used sm58 for more than $50. not after knowing of all these fakes.
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/17 13:00:19
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Well, I"ve got to agree with Cj on this. Why would you even consider a used SM58 when a brand new one is only $89? Complete with warranty. It just doesn't make any sense. I totally agree with saving pennies whenever possible, but there's a point when you can become 'penny wise and pound foolish'.
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xxtraloud
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/17 13:32:03
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I agree with you guys. but I always "taste" the market for everything I buy.
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/17 14:59:17
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ORIGINAL: Roflcopter Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but SM58's don't come with an on/off switch, right? I think there's an 'S' version that does: http://www.thomann.de/thoiw12_artikel-189235.html Not trying to be argumentative or anything, but is thomann an authorized dealer? I didn't see that on their website, and looking at the SHURE website, I don't see any models with a switch on them. I just don't ever remember seeing an SM58 with a switch and can't confirm it on Shure's website...I'll still stand corrected if someone knows better than me. Lord knows I make mistakes!!! EDIT: OK - I found it!!! On the spec sheet it specifically states: SM58S (With On/Off Switch) I bow to your Roflcopter!
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coldsteal2
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/18 09:36:29
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Way back in the 60s they even had some with a volume knob on them or maybe that was the Hi Impedance ones? been along time cant remember
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Dave King
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/18 10:12:11
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Way back in the 60s they even had some with a volume knob on them Yes, you can see one HERE
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/18 11:36:19
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nyuk nyuk heres a close up of one my brother used in way back in 69.
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/18 13:14:48
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I've bought some SM-57's and 58's used off of ebay for around 45-60 bucks each. When you are buying 6 or 8 mics, saving $40-55 per mic adds up quick. And they are so durable, as long as they aren't all scratched up or the windscreen all bent, I'm not scared of buying them used. But a used SM-58 for $60 is normal. A new SM-58 for $60 is a little fishy.
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xxtraloud
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RE: sm58 on ebay.
2007/06/28 00:54:37
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I bought a used 58 from an old lady who used it a few times. for $45 with a rapco xlr cable. both were bought in 98 and she also gave me the receipt :D LMAO
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