Posting another pair/seller for authenticity check (this one looks legit so should be the last time haha) bc I’m new to this.
appreciate authenticity wisdom. clearer photos of the writing on inside of case and on AirPods are otw. Lmk if need anythjng
about to buy these, want to know if from these pics it’s authentic? seller included the receipt as well
Long story short, I got a pair of AirPods Pro 3s for a decent price from a ‘reputable’ seller (now I think his reviews could be fake). Serial number checks out on Check Coverage. Box properly sealed, has the AirPods plastic wrapping on the case, weight feels about right.
But I test it out and cracks start to appear - the black mic thing on the back of the head of the left AirPod is not fully in (a lil edge out, not flush); Charging sound sounds off and mic is non existent.
Take it in to myMac in CBD, cool staff are super chill and kindly explain that it’s a dud and that although the Serial Number appears genuine, it’s been reused (initially genuine but number copied into fakes) almost hundred times (they were able to show all previous use cases).
So gang how do I know before hand that a Serial Number is a reused one despite showing as genuine?
P.S. I was able to get the Serial before purchasing. And yes it is my fault for falling for it I’ve come to terms w that alr