A poster from Shanghai has advertized some Chinese pens, apparently by Jinhao. One poster commented that the seller represented the Jinhao company, and they are attempting to sell directly to the public, circumventing the authorized dealers. Is that what is happening?

I did not see any prices posted. I would be cautious of this; isellpens also has Jinhao pens.

A lot of things are starting to happen with the Marketplace as far as "sellers" go.
There seems to be more new members looking for "top bids" there than before.

I think the mods should be keeping their eyes open!