Sean Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) I notice from ordering recently that Elixir has changed its packaging to fight against counterfeiters. A seal has been added that I guess isn't that difficult to fake either. I've had a set of the fake ones and they are very poor. I bought a set for £18 on eBay suspecting fakery and was confirmed right. As a set of strings they aren't too bad but compared to Elixirs they rubbish. The real ones are fantastic. It's great to see the measures taken to protect the punter and the Elixir company but the word has to get out. New packaging: https://www.gak.co.uk/en/elixir-nanoweb-stainless-steel-bass-strings-50/117101?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_4Ou2cPX1QIVAZPtCh0p1A9rEAQYCCABEgK9tvD_BwE Non-English video but easy to understand the salient points on fake strings. It's the ball-end messiness that is the dead giveaway. The packaging is also a different shade. https://youtu.be/jY2hQTSkkGg How many of you have bought fake strings? Edited August 14, 2017 by Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 saw a 5 set at my local shop today..........$111 AU !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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