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ParkerDuofold Antique

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Oop. Sold out.. sorry folks :(

Hi Flippy,

 

It's quite possible the only thing you missed out on was the opportunity of throwing your money away.

 

I do not want to besmirch the seller through veiled innuendos, but the price is very suspicious... the aquamarine Safari is one of the hotter LE colors and forgeries DO EXIST.

 

I learned this lesson the hard way when I first got into this game and didn't have a clue yet... unlike now, when I have three or four clues. :D

 

Don't sweat it... it's probably the best money you never spent. ;) I haven't checked lately, but when I was hunting down this model about 12-14 months ago; legit models were selling for a c-note+. (I paid $75 for the forgery and thought I had got a great deal... fortunately, e-bay got my money back and closed down the seller's account, of course, she probably just started a new one later :glare:).

 

- Anthony

 

EDIT, P.S.: I love your location... how is the climate on Mars this time of year? :lol:

 

I usually do not see signatures or locations here, b/c 90% of my life is spent on mobiles. :)

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They have made fake safaris. I remember that LE. Almost had that as my second pen...

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I bought my aquamarine back in 2011. At the time I was using a shampoo called Aquamarine, so I thought it would be good.

 

It is one I like.

"Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time."
--Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960.

 

 

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Hello Flippy, AL01, et al,

 

I did a YouTube search real quick and discovered this gem; you might find this helpful for future reference...

 

 

Ironically, the forged specimen he uses looks just like the one that burned me last year. Unfortunately, some of the "tip-offs" may be difficult to spot in an on-line posting, but this will give you the right questions to ask of the seller the next time you come across an aquamarine Safari. ;)

 

Good luck and be well. :)

 

- Anthony

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