Buying Joysticks off ebay?

[moh]

yeah, so I'm looking to buy some Sanwa joysticks and buttons for cheap (since im a cheap cunt), and I'm wondering whether anyone has had any experience buying sanwa parts off ebay? Are knock-offs something I should be worried about?

the ones im looking at now are these

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Sanwa-Joystick-J ... 958wt_1141

$44 seems pretty cheap since they're being shipped for free. Anyone have better suggestions?

[rugdoctor]

Its cheap, not as cheap as what I got from taobao a few months back...makes me wonder whether the knock off sanwa branded bits are getting out into the wild from China? I have the parts installed on my OKBaby and so far so good...awesome copies of the real thing if that is anthing to go by.

[shmuppyLove]

If they're legit, then it's a very good price.

For comparison (from canadianjoysticks.com) a JLF-TP-8YT w/harness, LB-35 ball-top and 6 OBSF-30 buttons, shipping and taxes would be ~$70.

[moh]

If they're legit, then it's a very good price.

For comparison (from canadianjoysticks.com) a JLF-TP-8YT w/harness, LB-35 ball-top and 6 OBSF-30 buttons, shipping and taxes would be ~$70.

yeah, playdium stores (where I usually buy my shit from) is about the same price. should I take a chance?

[RGB]

My friend ordered from them 3 times already and he confirms that they're legit. What's surprising - these JLFs come with only one washer while normally JLFs come with two; there's also no silicone paste on the bearing. Maybe these parts are from the "night shift" ? : D

[5tranger]

I've just checked Focusattack.com and 6 Sanwa buttons + Sanwa JLF (without balltop) comes out to $40.45 + $9.95 USPS First Class Intl shipping if you would like a more reputable source