Legit Parker Seller?

[CatalinD]

Greetings! I was considering to replace my Parker Jotter Royal fountain pen to something with a black and gold finish and while searching I found these 2 sellers on eBay for Parker Frontiers:

1. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332370346384?ul_noapp=true

2. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Parker-Frontier-Matte-Black-Gold-Nib-Clip-GT-Fountain-Pen-Great-Gift/123600706191?hash=item1cc72d1a8f:g:-yIAAOSwrClcQds1&frcectupt=true

Did any of one of you have any experience with one of these 2 sellers? If so how was it, is it the real deal or just a fake? Or if you can recommend me some seller you trust that prefferably doesn't charge more than 5 pounds on shipping would be great.

Edited March 18, 2019 by CatalinD

[Honeybadgers]

it's not coming from outside the country and the price seems right.

[nsalvut]

The first one has 30000 feedback, I'd say you're fine. The second has over 100, so you're probably safe.

[Creakyknees]

it's not coming from outside the country and the price seems right.

 

As I understand it, all Frontiers are now made under license in India by Luxor.

 

Whilst legit, these pens are not manufactured for sale in the UK market and are what should be described as Grey Market. Before you buy, I suggest you read some of the reviews on Amazon

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parker-Frontier-Matte-Black-Fountain/dp/B00I3XTYJY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1553331693&sr=8-6&keywords=parker+frontier.

 

Personally, I wouldn't touch them. If you want a cheap pen, the Lamy Safari is a much better prospect.

[thx1138]

Or buy a NOS or good used UK or USA frontier off a well known auction site.

[CatalinD]

I decided to skip this one and bid at an auction for a 45 from an auction house that a friend of mine used before and got no issues with it. Also, wasn't the frontier production ended in '12? Thanks for the information.

[PensandPencilsDotNet]

There are still some Parker Frontier's available that are made in the UK before 2012. When buying a Frontier make sure with the seller that its made in the UK or USA, if it is made in India the quality is very poor.