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Just looking for some feedback from the experts. Does this appear to be real or fake? If its real what is it worth? Report is is brand new, never used.

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First, welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.

 

No way to tell from the pictures but nothing screams fake. It's an older example of the discontinued Classique, the 144. They are nice little pens. The best thing is to check eBay sales and see what they are going for. Remember even if it has never been used it is still not new once it gets sold the first time.

 

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jar, a 144? - Looks more like a 145 to me with the threads and we all know that there are lots of 145 fakes around.

But this doesn't mean that this pen is a fake, it's just not recognizable by the pictures. If the nib doesn't stick on a magnet the pen is genuine.

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Thanks everyone. I just posted a (perhaps) better photo of the Nib.

I'm trying to buy this today... Your quick responses are most appreciated.

Seller says the pen nib does not stick to a magnet. I know someone mentioned that.

 

I did talk to the Mont Blanc Boutique here in Scottsdale and gave him the numbers on the box and he knew exactly what they meant.... He didn't question the numbers at all.

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Nib looks legit. I mistrust the box just cause I have a very similar box that came with my fake Montblanc (I knew it was a fake since I paid $20 for the pen).

 

 

 

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jar, a 144? - Looks more like a 145 to me with the threads and we all know that there are lots of 145 fakes around.

But this doesn't mean that this pen is a fake, it's just not recognizable by the pictures. If the nib doesn't stick on a magnet the pen is genuine.

Threads didn't show up on my phone. But from computer you are correct.

 

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I think you have a legit Montblanc 145 Chopin/Classique there. I'm curious about the nib. Hard to tell from the pics. Almost looks slanted and somewhat broad. I'm curious to see a writing sample. Please keep us updated.

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The pen pictured is an authentic Montblanc 145 in it's authentic Montblanc box. :)

 

Fake Chinese boxes don't have stickers on them with all of these numbers. Nor do they have that exact type of insert for the pen.

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Thank you everyone. I rolled the dice and made the purchase for $200. This was apparently a work anniversary gift for this guys wife. It has pix on the underneath of the clip. Everything I could spot seemed legit. It's either the best fake out there or it the real deal. Someone asked about the nib being angled... That was just an illusion in the photos. It's nice and straight. Habe a great Christmas everyone!

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