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Personally, I would not buy anything Montblanc from eBay. That's just me.

See with what large letters I have written you with my own hand. GaVIxi

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Personally, I would not buy anything Montblanc from eBay. That's just me.

 

So far I have had good luck. I also think the cartridge fillers are easier to replicate than the piston fillers - but who knows?

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If I do not ink it can I get the nib changed from MB for free? I want a BB puddle.gif

 

You can take it in and ask, but it does not appear to be new in the pictures and may not have the signatures from an AD showing a recent purchase.

 

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If I do not ink it can I get the nib changed from MB for free? I want a BB puddle.gif

 

You can take it in and ask, but it does not appear to be new in the pictures and may not have the signatures from an AD showing a recent purchase.

 

Hmm.. the seller says it is brand new - if not I will probably return or dispute it. But I get what you are saying about the lack of the authorized dealer signature. If the pen is indeed new - than the price is reasonable, right? (buyer's remorse embarrassed_smile.gif)

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If I do not ink it can I get the nib changed from MB for free? I want a BB puddle.gif

 

You can take it in and ask, but it does not appear to be new in the pictures and may not have the signatures from an AD showing a recent purchase.

 

Hmm.. the seller says it is brand new - if not I will probably return or dispute it. But I get what you are saying about the lack of the authorized dealer signature. If the pen is indeed new - than the price is reasonable, right? (buyer's remorse embarrassed_smile.gif)

 

Price seems okay.

 

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Many MB roller balls and ballpoints are counterfeited, it's less likely on the 149's & 146's. I've bought 4 -5 of them on eBay and they've all been legit.

Your price is quite reasonable.

I hope you're happy with it.

David

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Looks real to me...why do YOU think its fake?

 

Packaging looks to be from the 80's-90's though. I don't have any recent, modern pens...anyone out there who may have just purchased a new pen can chime in with comments about current packaging on new, current pens.

 

My take....maybe "new"....but it is new OLD STOCK. I don't believe it is a new, off the shelf from a boutique new

 

Will be interesting to find out if they honor the nib exchange....again, I doubt they will.

 

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Looks real to me...why do YOU think its fake?

 

Packaging looks to be from the 80's-90's though. I don't have any recent, modern pens...anyone out there who may have just purchased a new pen can chime in with comments about current packaging on new, current pens.

 

My take....maybe "new"....but it is new OLD STOCK. I don't believe it is a new, off the shelf from a boutique new

 

Will be interesting to find out if they honor the nib exchange....again, I doubt they will.

 

Rick

 

Rick!! Thanks very much...I am not sure why I thought it was a fake - but you guys assured me now. It could be NOS. Unless it is new or NOS it is going back...

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Hello

 

I just had this conversation with MB Canada and their policy is as such:

 

If the nib is in excellent condition with no scratches, and they are able to put in back into stock, then it is $70 for the exchange.

 

If however the above mentioned is not the case, then it is $300 plus.

 

I find this very fair. When I send my pen in for a nib exchange, I would not want a beat up nib back .

 

Hope that helps.

 

Your purchase looks pretty good. You'll know better when it's in your hands.

 

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Hello

 

I just had this conversation with MB Canada and their policy is as such:

 

If the nib is in excellent condition with no scratches, and they are able to put in back into stock, then it is $70 for the exchange.

 

If however the above mentioned is not the case, then it is $300 plus.

 

I find this very fair. When I send my pen in for a nib exchange, I would not want a beat up nib back .

 

Hope that helps.

 

Your purchase looks pretty good. You'll know better when it's in your hands.

 

Inked

 

Thank you!. I agree that $70 / $300 is a fair deal for the exchange. Not a lot of manufacturer would even entertain a change.

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Hello

 

I just had this conversation with MB Canada and their policy is as such:

 

If the nib is in excellent condition with no scratches, and they are able to put in back into stock, then it is $70 for the exchange.

 

If however the above mentioned is not the case, then it is $300 plus.

 

Inked

 

There's the rub....the pen smodak just bought is a bi-toned 18k...aren't the current 149 nibs back to the try-toned 18k? (Again I don't have one). But if that is the case, I doubt they would put a prior generation nib on a new barrel and resell it as new or place it "back into stock"...

 

Oh and while doing my nightly E**y MB rounds...seems the seller has a couple of these lying around..using same pictures, BUT does list a different serial number in the description.

 

Item # 280857135694

 

 

Rick

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"the last pen I bought is the next to the last pen I will ever buy.."---jar

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My new 2 years ago from an AD has a tri-toned 18k nib.

 

If you want a BB nibbed pen off eBay, wait 'til a BB comes up for sale. They're harder to find [i know, because I look for them, too] but they will come up eventually. :rolleyes:

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Oh and while doing my nightly E**y MB rounds...seems the seller has a couple of these lying around..using same pictures, BUT does list a different serial number in the description.

 

Item # 280857135694

 

 

Rick

 

Yup, and he increases the price on each subsequent auctions. He sold the first 149 (with the same description) for $325.

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My new 2 years ago from an AD has a tri-toned 18k nib.

 

If you want a BB nibbed pen off eBay, wait 'til a BB comes up for sale. They're harder to find [i know, because I look for them, too] but they will come up eventually. :rolleyes:

 

And when they do come in - they are not affordable :(

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