Mombo, I too have been concerned when purchasing pre-owned NBS. The only real way to tell if NBS is authentic is to buy from someone who can prove the cables origin. In my quest for NBS Statement ICs I came across people who had 4 runs of Statement ($6000 each) and claimed they bought it 3 years ago but never used it. To me, this is a RED FLAG! Who keeps 24,000 worth of cables sitting in their garage?
When you buy NBS, see if you can find out as much about the origin of the cable as possible. Check to see if the seller has the original receipt and packaging. Most of the counterfeit NBS cables do not have packaging.
I saved my receipts when I purchased my NBS and therefore they should maintain value MUCH better if and when I decide to sell.
RJ or anyone else, please feel free to contact me if you want real NBS cables. I will put you in touch with some valid dealers.
When you buy NBS, see if you can find out as much about the origin of the cable as possible. Check to see if the seller has the original receipt and packaging. Most of the counterfeit NBS cables do not have packaging.
I saved my receipts when I purchased my NBS and therefore they should maintain value MUCH better if and when I decide to sell.
RJ or anyone else, please feel free to contact me if you want real NBS cables. I will put you in touch with some valid dealers.