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Hydra 8 -- Normal for labels on back to wear off?

I bought a used Hydra 8 here a few weeks ago and when I opened it, the labels
on the back (white paint) were about half worn off. It seems to work fine, with no scratches, dents or other damage, but should I be concerned? Is this normal? I have a 2nd Hydra 8 and this never happened. Thanks in advance.
rgs92
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tom6897
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Grey market or black market?
rgs92 OP
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Thanks. Yeah, probably need to get a new one...
rtn1
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Normal.

Why would this indicate a need for a replacement?
rgs92 OP
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RTN1 -- that's music to my ears! Thank you.
Do you really think this could be normal?
(Or at least not indicative of something bad?)

I was speculating someone tried to clean it with an abarasive or a brush, or maybe it was close to a hot tube or class-A amp (or a heating vent or radiator).

I really don't want to replace something that works well.

Except for the paint, it looks to be in as-new condition, with shiny screws and equally shiny plastic outlets, and looks, feels and weighs the same as my other Hydra 8.

I mean, I never heard of guys selling counterfeit Hydras on the street along with an arm full of Rolexes.
Thanks in advance for any more thoughts on this.
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