anyone dealt with this ebay seller?

[Bleep]

Hi all,

 

http://shop.ebay.com.au/merchant/glenspardello

 

This seller has Dupont FPs, some at what appear to be good prices eg http://cgi.ebay.com.au/S-T-Dupont-BLACK-ch...033595019QQcmdZ

 

However, despite the number being sold, has a disclaimer saying they're not authorised Dupont resellers.

 

Has anyone here had any interactions (positive or negative) with this merchant?

 

PM if you wish.

Thanks

 

[michael_s]

I've had a positive transaction with Glen. I purchased a limited-edition Cross ballpoint pen from him, and he mailed it quickly.

 

The only wrinkle was that I had ordered a specific number (Cross engraved them as # X of Y), and probably due to the small engraving, he accidentally mailed me a different number (off by just one digit). He quickly acknowledged his mistake, and refunded the postage to ship it back in exchange for the correctly numbered pen.

 

It appears he doesn't have a uniform return policy, so make sure you're comfortable with the return policy for the item you're interested in. Also, while Cross has a very generous warranty, it appears Dupont's is stricter, so you may want to consider buying a fountain pen from an authorized dealer. (Fountain pens potentially have more QA issues than ballpoints.)

 

-Mike