Please keep in mind that MD quite often grey-markets their stuff, and does NOT always get permission from the manufacture. So you would be buying a unit through an unauthorized channel and thus receive no manufacturers warrantee.
PS: The JyARz MD is legit however, as Aldo authorized it. So go grab some JyARz if you haven't already!
I don't believe the items on MD are grey market.
I've made several purchases, all OEM with warranties. MD negotiates directly with the manufacturer for a set low price before offering the item. One maker even offered a longer warranty as part of the drop.
I know they had a problem with a Simba glass product due to poor manufacture by the company. I wasn't part of that drop, but as I recall there was dissatisfaction with the manufacturer's response and MD wound up offering compensation on their own.
No doubt there are problems with some of their products, but all of these gizmos have some problems or drawbacks.
Mostly it seems to come down to personal preference and experience. You'll be getting an OEM product...with all its pluses and minuses.
The lower price for a longer wait trade off is attractive to many for sure, but there may be a (hidden) downside should something go wrong down the road. PIU (and no doubt other legitimate dealers) will price match, at least in a lot of cases, and can also be your best friend in the whole unfair world should someday your baby fail you. IMO supporting such dealers is a good thing. I consider the $160 shipped a great offer from PIU which is why I got my last several Solos there. I've made a few 'ghost buys' for other fellows you see......
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Agree for sure. The wait/price tradeoff can certainly be a factor.
Other than that I'm pretty sure you get an original (or better) warranty. I can attest that in my case the manufacturer honored the warranty and replaced a defective unit for an MD purchase.
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