I have been looking for a replacement antenna and have noticed that most MB parts sites have what appears to be the exact same inventory database? I am also noticing that there appears to be 2 antenna mast. One for $86 and one for $36 with the more expensive being the OEM Hirshmann. Is this other a replica aftermarket worth getting or is it actually another part? The price difference has me leary with the fact that the cheaper one does not show the photo.

 

Just as for brick and mortar operations, groups of e-store retailers use the same suppliers and distributors. A lot of e-stores are run out of an office, the kitchen at home, or such and do not carry or even see any inventory themselves.

Damned if I know about the antennas. When discount stores offer pricing like that it's usually because it's less of a product. For example it may be a mast without a base, mounting brackets, mounting hardware, etc. If I were you, I'd call to make sure... no matter what you read here.