Elation imposters!

You mean the serial numbers are laser engraved into the connectors, correct?  The power cords are different however with a black band with the serial number.  Don't know what you mean about lately as there has not been much Kubala up except for recent postings by a guy who I purchased Elations from and super pleased with.  If buying used, make sure they are in the states  with clear pics of the serial numbers.  The Elation speaker cables up there now even include a pic of the packing list that the dealer gets straight ftom Kubala.  I'd buy them now but the seller has a pending sale from what I was told when I phoned him yesterday.   Funny you posted this thread exactly the same day all his cables were posted Az....

Can you be specific as to who is a Kubala "imposter" so I can stand clearly away from the seller? I'm in the market for used Kubala Elation speaker cables.

One final note...the best way to differenciate between an imposter and an authentic Kubala cable is to personally call Joe Kubala on his cell phone which is 1-862-222-3901 to confirm the serial number and cable.  I phoned Joe when I purchased from the seller "cdrc" which Joe confirmed 100%.  Joe also said he is the only one who can laser engrave the serial numbers into his Neutrik connectors so make sure they are there before you call him.  Joe even transferred the warranty from my purchase from "cdrc" for free.  Joe Kubala is a super nice guy who cares about people.

I once asked Joe if he would be willing to shorten some cables that were available on the secondary market. He declined.

Funny how it seems you are defending this "cdrc" person so heavily... Just as his three ads appear on Audiogon!
i am glad that your purchase was authentic but reading several forum posts on different websites it has become a trend...
That is why Joe will not deal with "secondary market" cables that have no direct history with him!
As for "cdc"...I dealt with him by a group of triads against me when i sold my KS cables ,all without any knowledge of how they came to me, only to embarrass himself when Joe himself AND Bill from GTT Audio vouched for their authenticity!! A real "head case"!!!