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A few early type Parker Sonnet pen sets have been appearing on eBay recently in boxes which I haven't seen before.

 

Does anyone have any experience of these pens/boxes. I am rather suspicious!

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Collectable-Parker-pen-set-with-original-box-and-packaging-/201217368036?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PensPencils_WritingEquipment_SM&hash=item2ed97d5fe4

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PARKER-SONNET-FOUNTAIN-AND-BALL-POINT-PEN-SET-/131350777869?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PensPencils_WritingEquipment_SM&hash=item1e951dd00d

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I have two of these boxes which I purchased, empty, a couple of years ago. I don't think they were intended for Sonnet pens. Others may have more info.

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I have two of these boxes which I purchased, empty, a couple of years ago. I don't think they were intended for Sonnet pens. Others may have more info.

My Sonnet came in a slightly different box. Dont know if the box and the pen itself were original or fake. This fake Sonnet discussion has made me really doubtfull sbout my own Sonnet. Hope someone would clearify.

Khan M. Ilyas

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I am no expert on Sonnet Boxes, so having established my [lack of] bona fides, on to my Sonnet Box:

 

I would have dismissed my genuine Sonnet box as a fake if I'd seen it on its own. The box is an end loading dark brown/nearly black drawer with a 3 pen pen wrap in it - the wrap has a magnetic closure from flat magnets sewn into the wrap. The outer drawer box had a simple white card sleeve. My only response to my box is 'I really don't know enough to be reliable on the subject'. :blush:

 

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My Sonnet came in a slightly different box. Dont know if the box and the pen itself were original or fake. This fake Sonnet discussion has made me really doubtfull sbout my own Sonnet. Hope someone would clearify.

I can confirm that your box is genuine. It is the latest design and most upper end Parkers use this type. (You can tell by the latest Parker Arrow Logo.)

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Richard , I do need your opinion about my Sonnet itself images of which can be seen at the link given in my post above. Is it fake or geneuine? Please.

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I am no expert on Sonnet Boxes, so having established my [lack of] bona fides, on to my Sonnet Box:

 

I would have dismissed my genuine Sonnet box as a fake if I'd seen it on its own. The box is an end loading dark brown/nearly black drawer with a 3 pen pen wrap in it - the wrap has a magnetic closure from flat magnets sewn into the wrap. The outer drawer box had a simple white card sleeve. My only response to my box is 'I really don't know enough to be reliable on the subject'. :blush:

 

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Richard.

 

Yes I have seen this design on genuine Sonnets made just before the latest design of box was released (see mitto's post).

The OP shows a design that was phased out some years ago, still has the original Arrow Logo and is a very expensive design.

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I can confirm that your box is genuine. It is the latest design and most upper end Parkers use this type. (You can tell by the latest Parker Arrow Logo.)

Well , thank you Matlock. But what abiut my Sonnet itself? It is silver lustre. Is it original / genuine or fake? More images can seen at the link given in my earlier post above.

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Richard , I do need your opinion about my Sonnet itself images of which can be seen at the link given in my post above. Is it fake or geneuine? Please.

 

I am sure Richard will reply but it looks genuine to me. However if it is in the latest box it could be that someone has changed the box as the Parker Logos don't match. That is not unusual.

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I am sure Richard will reply but it looks genuine to me. However if it is in the latest box it could be that someone has changed the box as the Parker Logos don't match. That is not unusual.

Matlock , Keep in mind I have purchased it just four days ago. On Nov 14 , 2014.

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I see no reason to doubt that the pen is genuine. It is a Sonnet Silver Lustre of 2007 (P.1 date code) and is in the latest design of box. All the engraving looks good and I believe that you have got a great pen. Enjoy.

Peter.

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Thanks for your replies. :thumbup:

 

If the price is right, may try and purchase one set and see what I get!!

Yes watch the price as the FPs have plated S/S nibs. Good pen set though.

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Yes watch the price as the FPs have plated S/S nibs. Good pen set though.

 

As the Receipt shows , I purchased it for Pak Rupees 10500.00. The current exchange rate of USD versus Pak Rupee being Rs 102.40 for a Dollar the price in USD becomes 102.53. Is it a fair price for a brand new boxed silver lustre Sonnet?

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As the Receipt shows , I purchased it for Pak Rupees 10500.00. The current exchange rate of USD versus Pak Rupee being Rs 102.40 for a Dollar the price in USD becomes 102.53. Is it a fair price for a brand new boxed silver lustre Sonnet?

 

Yes mitto, I would say that is a very good price for a great pen. Enjoy it.

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I did reply in the original thread about the pen, and just from the quality of the engraving everywhere it looks genuine to me. BUT I must add that I only have one Sonnet, a Stainless CT 2007 refresh. I do not own any others (genuine or not). I have drooled over looked at lots of Sonnet photos though! (and a few fakes too). With my current finances the closest I get to buying a new Sonnet is the Kaigelu 356.

 

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