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Nordost Serial Numbers

Nordost always sounds good on my setup but unfortunately, I would prefer to buy them used. Apart from being cheaper, they're more likely to be burned in and boy, I really hate running in cables. So, I would be grateful if more experienced users could give me more information on their serial numbers. I have heard that the serial numbers are attached/engraved, whatever on the cable itself for higher end series and only on the box (printed or labelled?) for lower end series? Are these observations correct? And are there serial numbers right from the very beginning or did they start at a later time? I have thought of asking Nordost themselves but not being a direct customer, I thought it's better I ask here. TIA!


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folkfreak
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As a matter of custom Nordost have always been happy to validate a serial number of you provide it to them. 

As to where the numbers are on V1 Valhalla they were printed on a wrap around the cable end in some instances
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folkfreak
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Could be @ron17.  It was a few years ago that I had them provide this service for me. 
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folkfreak
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Just to muddy the waters there is also genuine Nordost that does not have serial numbers, even if it should. For example cable cut down from longer lengths, even if done by Nordost with their connectors, may not have a S/N, and certainly not if done by a third party. Plus the serial numbers can fall off -- I owned a Valhalla power cord which had S/N via a black sticker that got detached, while Nordost would accept the cable as genuine they would not generate a new S/N

Net net there is no substitute for close inspection and review of the offered cable -- most fakes are obvious if you have a copy of the genuine article on hand
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