I read the article on the fake h700’s I too am sceptical when purchasing but I found the h850 which is very similar to the 700 at a local discount eletronics store for 29.99 all day / every day (TigerDirect). I purchased the same piece 4 years ago for about $80. sometimes you got to keep looking. Anyway I have made a couple of buys on eBay and quiyte pleased with the products.