How Is This Possible? Must be Counterfeits

And it is one of the key reasons I don't use Nordost brand. It is problematic in the secondary market.

I agree the problem is for the used market...clearly everyone who buys these new, know they are not real Odin 2 ... 

If a buyer on the used market is in doubt they can check the serial number with the manufacturer.

Stumbling upon AliExpress, is kinda like stumbling upon Amazon :)

Counterfeits galore…

But, there are original Chinese brands of cable that are very good for the money. 
 

I picked up a phono cable as I was having issues with noise with the one I was using. Problem solved. Sounds great and no noise. 
 

Wasn’t ready to spend $$$’s on a cable now, but for the comparative low cost of this cable - 150??? - the problem was fixed. At least now I know the issue was indeed w the cable. 
 

it’s also a great source for diy “bits”, if you’re into that. 
 

i bought a few of these about a year ago just for fun.  Not much money so why not.  Dude, those fake sound good.