Any Experience With Online_Brands (Ebay Seller) ?

[katerchen]

All,

 

I am looking at some MB pens and I came across this seller on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/usr/online_brands

 

The prices are all over, but the one particular model I am looking at (1912) is about $100 below average.

 

They have good and numerous ratings, but as we all know : MB is one of the most counterfeited brands

 

Thanks in advance for any insight

 

-k

[Kodiac136]

I don't have any experience with the seller, but you will be able to tell a counterfeit 1912. I think the closest offer on the market is the Hero 718, which, speaking from experience, doesn't hold a candle to the 1912. I expect that you would easily get a refund through Paypal if things go south. Good luck on your potential purchase, the 1912 is an incredible pen.

[katerchen]

Hero 718, which, speaking from experience, doesn't hold a candle to the 1912.

 

Ha!

 

Worst $80 I ever spent. Or at least way up there. The fill mechanism already gave out (the nib extends and retracts, but the captured converter no longer works and I can't find an obvious way to take it apart to take a look).

 

I should have just put that money towards the 1912 fund to begin with.

 

Do you have both? How do their weights compare? The 718 is super heavy.

[nishantdr83]

Bought a Patron 4810 from them. Came sealed. Bought a 149 as well. All legit. New. No issues.

[katerchen]

Bought a Patron 4810 from them. Came sealed. Bought a 149 as well. All legit. New. No issues.

 

Well I jumped in. I'll report back when I get the pen.

 

-k

[katerchen]

So when you hear that 1912 hype ...

 

... yeah it's all true. The pen is that good.

 

Now as far as the transaction:

 

I received the pen in two days via DHL. I was bit surprised that it came from Tel Aviv (listing said NY). The seal on the box was open, but as far as I can tell, only so that they could put a price sticker on the inside cover. Again, supposing that it could be put on display.

 

The pen itself looks pristine (not even the micro scratches inevitably caused by capping/uncapping repeatedly).

 

My theory is that these guys are store inventory liquidators for luxury goods stores. Sticker said ₪4269, which is basically MSRP.

 

All in all : I'm happy with the purchase experience and of course the pen itself.

 

-k

[nyc-roller-ball]

From their listings (bold is my emphasis):

 

"Note: We may be required to ship your purchase from an international warehouse that is different to that stated in the listing under "item location". This is done for logistics reasons only and whilst rare, is sometimes necessary. Please be assured that your dispatch and delivery time estimates and customs status should not be changed by this."

[greedyrubby]

Hi all, I am new in the forum.

I am too looking at online_brands on eBay and the price is pretty good to me.

I am looking to buy my first Montblanc 149 and I do not want to risk anything. Had a check online, online_brands looks to be very reputable on eBay but I would like to get a second opinion here just to confirm. Thanks.

[katerchen]

I'm happy with my purchase, so that's one vote of confidence.

[greedyrubby]

Got my pen today from online_brands, received within 3 days to Australia. But DHL tracking says it is shipped from Israel - Tel Aviv and the pen does look like genuine and new though.

 

149 is not that smooth as compared to my caran dache leman and omas arco paragon and the nib is a bit stiffer as well.

just wondering is everyone's 149 like this.

[greedyrubby]

I mean it is smooth but a bit scratchy on the paper as compared to my omas and caran dache