S3 8v PFL gear stick

[Leevr]

Has anyone with a manual removed their gear stick? If so, is the one below that claims to be genuine (Ebay) for my car. Without having to remove mine and braking it to check. Does the base of this one with the clips look genuine?

 

[Khufu]

It looks right to me if you look at picture if mine. If you use a plastic tool, its not too hard to pop out your one to check.

 

[Leevr]

Genuine Scholar mate
Many thanks.