Can Someone Authenticate This 146?

[jgottsman11]

I want to purchase this 146... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Montblanc-Meisterstuck-146-Black-Gold-LeGrand-Fountain-Pen-M-Nib-West-Germany/173422005480?hash=item2860c1cce8:g:IIEAAOSwYARbUol1:sc:USPSPriorityMailSmallFlatRateBox!78209!US!-1#

Can someone tell me their opinion on authenticity?

[LYTH]

Just looks perfect for me. Late 80 's/early 90's.

[AndyLogan]

I want to purchase this 146... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Montblanc-Meisterstuck-146-Black-Gold-LeGrand-Fountain-Pen-M-Nib-West-Germany/173422005480?hash=item2860c1cce8:g:IIEAAOSwYARbUol1:sc:USPSPriorityMailSmallFlatRateBox!78209!US!-1#

Can someone tell me their opinion on authenticity?

-Looks right to me, but at that price?, Id say youd best check out the classifieds here at FPN.

[zaddick]

It looks authentic.

[CS388]

Authentic. Expensive.

 

If you've set your heart on it, buy it. It's top dollar, but looks like a nice example.

If you're simply after a 146, look around. It's not a rare pen and there are better priced examples available.

 

Good luck.

[jgottsman11]

Authentic. Expensive.

 

If you've set your heart on it, buy it. It's top dollar, but looks like a nice example.

If you're simply after a 146, look around. It's not a rare pen and there are better priced examples available.

 

Good luck.

Thanks for the response. What should i be looking to pay for a nice second hand 146 and 149?

[CS388]

Very difficult to generalise, as most used examples are sold by private sellers, who can ask what they like.

But, it's not uncommon to see nice examples of the 146 for around the $300 mark.

 

It's usually a case of keeping on looking and the right one will come along.

If you're using ebay, check with members here (as you did), re authenticity and value etc.

 

Good luck.

[meiers]

This is not a rare 146. It can be found for less than $300 right here in the classifieds and in other places.

Edited September 23, 2018 by meiers

[kandarp]

I'd say between 200-300 146s and between 350 - 450 for 149s. Depending on condition.

[AndyLogan]

This is not a rare 146. It can be found for less than $300 right here in the classifieds and in other places.

EBAY overhypes and overprices things which are common, unless of course it came with an uncommon nib.

[chunya]

As others say, authentic but over-priced. This year I've sold half a dozen 146s easily as nice as this one for little more than £200 apiece (all in), and just moved two beautiful, Montblanc serviced 149's for just over £300 each. You don't need to pay top $ to get a nice pen, you just need to be patient and wait for the bargains, they are out there to be had.

[meiers]

EBAY overhypes and overprices things which are common, unless of course it came with an uncommon nib.

Nicely put.

[Erik Dalton]

Nice Ebonite feed and medium nib. My guess is early 80’s. Very nice photos. The price is high. You could do better.

Most of this seller’s items seem to stress presentation, and stretch the dollar value some. I’d rather see a writing sample and super clean pen.

Take your time do your research and the right pen will fall into your hands.

Write me if you want to know more.