Original or Fake?

[ZeTeX]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hakko-tip-cleaner-all-by-oneself-No-599B-01-/292092195861?hash=item44020d3415:g:GkMAAOSwCU1Y4Kwo#rwid

Should I buy it? I currently use wes51 soldering station with a sponge.

[PA0PBZ]

I can't imagine it will make a difference if it's fake or not, so go ahead and buy it.

[ZeTeX]

I can't imagine it will make a difference if it's fake or not, so go ahead and buy it.

The flux, if it doesn't have the flux like the original its useless 

[PA0PBZ]

Sorry, but I never heard of them having flux on it. I did a bit of searching and only one site mentions flux. I wonder if they are correct, because all others including RS and DX don't mention it.
http://store.curiousinventor.com/guides/how_to_solder/cleantip

[ZeTeX]

Sorry, but I never heard of them having flux on it. I did a bit of searching and only one site mentions flux. I wonder if they are correct, because all others including RS and DX don't mention it.
http://store.curiousinventor.com/guides/how_to_solder/cleantip

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/brass-tip-cleaning-sponge-source/msg1091307/#msg1091307
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/what-do-you-use-for-cleaning-your-tips/msg749244/#msg749244

I'm pretty sure those indeed have flux on them.. if no then I could use any cheapo from local store.

[thm_w]

Sorry, but I never heard of them having flux on it. I did a bit of searching and only one site mentions flux. I wonder if they are correct, because all others including RS and DX don't mention it.
http://store.curiousinventor.com/guides/how_to_solder/cleantip

"Flux contained in cleaning wires prevents oxidation of soldering tips"
https://www.hakko.com/english/products/hakko_599b.html

The seller looks legit, free shipping too. You should like it much better than the sponge.