Fake Parker Vector?

[ahmadaamer6]

I got a Parker Vector from Amazon in red. When I got it in my hands it did not feel as good as my other Parker Vector in black. I popped the catradge in my pen and it never wrote. Ink went everywhere, but the nib. Please tell me if the pen is fake? Thanks! Also, my black one says made in France and the red one does not say anything. On the box it says Bought in India/Nepal By Luxor.

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[athar201]

it is original made in india by luxor the quality of plastic varies

[Mike 59]

The black Vector should have only have the word 'France' rather than 'Made in France', and following that, there should be a capital letter which will prove the year it was made. (eg Q or U etc.)

The Vectors now being made by Luxor pens are totally genuine, but I don't know if they are using the year codes, will be interesting to find out.

The cartridge that leaked may have just been misaligned on the feed 'spike', I would try another one, it's worth turning the cartridge about a quarter of a turn when fitting it, it helps to break through the sealed end of the new plastic moulding.

Edited November 4, 2014 by Mike 59

[ahmadaamer6]

Thank you for all the help! I am goign to try this with a converter and see what happens!

[mitto]

it is original made in india by luxor the quality of plastic varies

 

May be original but certainly of lower quality as has been discussed , by members from India itself , somewhere else in this forum.

[ahmadaamer6]

May be original but certainly of lower quality as has been discussed , by members from India itself , somewhere else in this forum.

 

The red one which is probably made in India is of very low quality. My made in UK black vector is better. Major brands in the pen industy like, Sheaffer, Paker, and Waterman have lost the quality they have had in there pens many years ago. So Sad, thats why I stick with Lamy. The quality of Lamy pens are excellent. Again, I appreciate all the help given in this form.

Edited November 6, 2014 by ahmadaamer6