New Starwalker From Costco? Can You Help Authenticate?

[Sose]

Folks, I can put up more picture later if needed but these are the "quick and dirty" ones I just took.

I just picked up this Starwalker yesterday from Costco. I check the serial number and compared it with three others they had in stock and they were all different. I also received a warranty card that stated it was purchased on 3/12/2013 from Italy. The warranty card didn't have the model or serial number of the pen on it though. I don't think this is a big deal but just wanted to note it.

The box looks authentic. All the tell-tale signs are there. In fact, the box looks exactly as this one here being sold on eBay: Montblanc Starwalker Midnight Black Resin Ballpoint Pen 105657 | eBay.

Most things check out on the pen. The weight feels correct, the "precious resin" has a reddish hue under a good light, the serial doesn't turn up anywhere after a search. It feels right. There's only one thing that concerns me: it doesn't say "Pix" anywhere. Under the clip, it only says "Made in Germany".

Thoughts?

 

One more thing - I did a Google search and lurked this forum for a bit and the best I could come with was this (very) useful post:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/249953-recent-changes-to-the-montblanc-classique-and-possibly-legrand-and-149/

 

If the post is correct, the lack of a "Pix" stamp would not seem as critical.

 

 

[AJ*]

removed, wrong item. Blush.

Edited January 25, 2014 by AJ*

[Sose]

AJ, thanks for the post. The link is for a Waterman though...

[AJ*]

Blush. And my first post too. Sign of things to come? Sorry!

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/236573-new-starwalker-from-costco/

Edited January 25, 2014 by AJ*

[Sose]

Thanks.
I did read that post but it's a different pen. Mine is a ballpoint Starwalker and my serial doesn't get any hits online (his was a fineliner).

Edited January 25, 2014 by Sose

[meiers]

Take it to a boutique.

[penmanila]

well, iirc, 20 years ago, costco was where the now-venerable ernest hemingway FP was sold at half-price for $300 because it was such a poor seller when it first came out. wish they'd do that again!

[Chrissy]

The pictures of a Starwalker that I can see in the OP look like an authentic Starwalker. The serial number is in the right place which is always a good sign, and the latest Starwalkers have Made in Germany under the clip, without the added word Pix

[Sose]

That's the key piece of information I was hoping to get confirmation on. The fact that it missing the "Pix" was not necessarily an automatic red flag.

I own two platinum rollerball (one's the 100 year diamond one) both purchased at a retail location and they both have it. As you can see, I'm not experienced with the starwalker.

 

Thank you Chrissy.

 

I intend on getting it checked by a boutique, but it might be a week or two before I'm able to do so. When I do, I'll return here to update the thread.

 

I'll keep on lurking. Thanks for all the info guys!