Weirdest Walmart find (M7 capsule?)

[OneRoomStudio]

How did this even end up in their inventory? Also, “34mm?” I doubt that.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/34Mm-M7-...apsule-for-Recording-Condenser-Mic/2665105765

Maybe Walmart will become a go-to spot for DIY pro-audio? Haha.

 

[rock soderstrom]

How did this even end up in their inventory? Also, “34mm?” I doubt that.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/34Mm-M7-...apsule-for-Recording-Condenser-Mic/2665105765

Maybe Walmart will become a go-to spot for DIY pro-audio? Haha.

Also interesting, a Shure SM7b for 247,99$!

How does that work in the US, how much tax is added on top?

At thomann Germany the thing costs 389€, which is probably 426$. That's including 19% tax. Is this Walmart offer real?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shure-SM...phone-for-Live-Broadcast-Recording/2241936146

 

[Migs 31]

Also interesting, a Shure SM7b for 247,99$!

How does that work in the US, how much tax is added on top?

At thomann Germany the thing costs 389€, which is probably 426$. That's including 19% tax. Is this Walmart offer real?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shure-SM7B-Cardioid-Dynamic-Vocal-Microphone-for-Live-Broadcast-Recording/

Well Shure is an American company. Those mics were probably build and or assembled across their South Border. Hence the low price. In the EU - cost of transport - EU import taxes etc etc

With every You tuber/Podcaster wanting one because it is “the best microphone ever” for Podcasts!?? Walmart better be selling some of those and at a good price!

You can buy ANYTHING in a Mart.
I remember going to an X-Mart in Florida, they had racks and racks of guns, rifles of all sorts. Even small pink ones for your little girl.

Land of freedom indeed!
M

 

[OneRoomStudio]

Also interesting, a Shure SM7b for 247,99$!

How does that work in the US, how much tax is added on top?

At thomann Germany the thing costs 389€, which is probably 426$. That's including 19% tax. Is this Walmart offer real?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shure-SM...phone-for-Live-Broadcast-Recording/2241936146

My guess is that those are fake Chinese copies. SM7B's tend to go for $399 new here. Plus, to quote a review from another SM7B listing on Walmart (of which there are many), "Low and behold, the mic was a REPLICA the whole time. I totally disregarded the fact that it was being sold through a 3rd party seller because of the good track record that I have with Walmart.com."

It appears that Walmart has become the US Alibaba.

 

[rock soderstrom]

My guess is that those are fake Chinese copies. SM7B's tend to go for $399 new here. Plus, to quote a review from another SM7B listing on Walmart (of which there are many), "Low and behold, the mic was a REPLICA the whole time. I totally disregarded the fact that it was being sold through a 3rd party seller because of the good track record that I have with Walmart.com."

I think you are right, this seems to be a china fake. Next to Neumann, Shure is the company that is most often stolen by Chinese copycats. I just saw this offer on ebay! that seems to have the same source. There are no originals for that price.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/17625562893...VH1hEdUXn_kj8DbCWkh-KWwPihL-R3-xoCLjgQAvD_BwE

It appears that Walmart has become the US Alibaba.

That seems to be the case, these are the same things that are on offer at Alieexpress. They also seem to be third-party sellers, similar to Amazon, but without monitoring for product piracy.

 

[Migs 31]

"Low and behold, the mic was a REPLICA the whole time. I totally disregarded the fact that it was being sold through a 3rd party seller ....
It appears that Walmart has become the US Alibaba.

Ah ha! Your guess is probably right!
Chinese Replica (read Fake).

M

 

[Icantthinkofaname]

Also interesting, a Shure SM7b for 247,99$!

How does that work in the US, how much tax is added on top?

At thomann Germany the thing costs 389€, which is probably 426$. That's including 19% tax. Is this Walmart offer real?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shure-SM...phone-for-Live-Broadcast-Recording/2241936146

Edit: 100% Counterfeit, this is the seller's info and everything else they sell are face massage rollers or game controllers.

My guess is that those are fake Chinese copies. SM7B's tend to go for $399 new here. Plus, to quote a review from another SM7B listing on Walmart (of which there are many), "Low and behold, the mic was a REPLICA the whole time. I totally disregarded the fact that it was being sold through a 3rd party seller because of the good track record that I have with Walmart.com."

It appears that Walmart has become the US Alibaba.

Basically yeah. To compete with companies like Amazon they now allow third party sellers on their site. Great if you want something like clothing or other generic products you'd buy online from AliExpress, Temu, etc, but it's absolutely awful for stuff like electronics where you need a warranty and actually want a legit product.

 

[Roboburger]

Even cheaper on Ali! https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805986932205.html

 

[terry setter]

Yes, Wallmart recently announced that their online sales (wallmart.com) will now include third-party sellers. Amazon did this a few years back, which is when my guaranteed two-day shipping (as a Prime member) started stretching out, sometimes to more than two weeks.

 

[garp]

Capitalism and greed at their best ! Next step ? Bankrupt probably ...

 

[Migs 31]

Capitalism and greed at their best ! Next step ? Bankrupt probably ...

Don’t be so negative, someone somewhere will still make some money out of that bankruptcy, fact!
So it’s still good for the economy.
(Serious dose of sarcasm here!)

And we ALL participate in that mechanism by buying cheap half baked crap, specially in audio business.

M

 

[MicMaven]

Capitalism and greed at their best ! Next step ? Bankrupt probably ...

I do not follow you on this. You give no reasons or factual basis for the proposition. Have you examined its financial reports? Do you have inside information suggesting Walmart is, or will soon be, insolvent? Why does distributing third party products suggest financial failure? Following Amazon's successful example, Walmart has been distributing goods for third parties for quite time some already - what suggests it faces financial ruin? Will it seek relief under Chapter 7, 11, or 13, or some other chapter?

I am NOT arguing or being critical. I merely ask you to explain and support your claim with facts. Your claim intrigues me, considering I assisted a large number of creditors and debtors seeking relief in Bankruptcy Court.

Sidebar Factoid - In some jurisdictions, disparaging another person's reputation by saying he is insolvent may constitute libel or slander per se?

Anonymous . . .

Perhaps we should take this to the Brewery . . .

 

[JohnRoberts]

You guys were making me nervous so I checked my Walmart stock and they are up 1% today and up a bunch for the year. They have invested a bunch in web sales and bricks and mortar.

I often see funny prices on their website but ignore the crazy stuff. I do most of my buying at a real store 8 miles away.

JR

PS: Several years ago Walmart bought Jet.com for something like $3B to jumpstart their web sales. I believe it worked.

 

[OneRoomStudio]

Soon enough you'll be able to buy all your mic parts at Walmart.

Here's a nice pair of tubes: https://www.walmart.com/ip/2PCS-GE5...Audio-Amplifiers/1456203848?classType=REGULAR

 

[rock soderstrom]

Soon enough you'll be able to buy all your mic parts at Walmart.

Here's a nice pair of tubes: https://www.walmart.com/ip/2PCS-GE5...Audio-Amplifiers/1456203848?classType=REGULAR

Interesting that you mention these GE 5654 JAN tubes. Actually a top tube, but what surprises me is the very wide availability on Aliexpress and similar platforms. Is it original or fake?