The Fake Spotted Here Thread...

[smodak]

Did I just buy a fake?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250965690210

 

Not a fake. However do let us know if the pen is working.

 

 

Sure. Will do.

[jasoncolorado]

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5G65Kf5M13M43Le3Nfc191ebc4f01595e103f-2.jpghttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5I15N25K73G13I73H8c199ae5a0a6f3c61766-2.jpghttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5N65F85X33G83F63Jfc194c0cd7b1cd1c1fc5-2.jpghttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5V15Q15F93Ka3G73Nac191b63d30781fe13b9-1.jpg

 

 

 

Anyone want to give me your thoughts on this pen. Box looks good, seems legit, but would like to have additional eyes on it. Thanks.

[SylvainP]

I would be surprised if there is fake boheme. Who knows ...

[jar]

I would be surprised if there is fake boheme. Who knows ...

 

Lots of them out there.

[SigmaZuiko]

I have a fake Boheme with red plastic "jewel". It seems to try to be a clone of the medium sized Boheme that can take a piston filler accessory (no cool retractable nib but at least its refillable).

 

http://i41.tinypic.com/ddygd4.jpg

 

Nib is a nail but as a writing tool, I guess have no complaints haha (no fear of it getting stolen or lost!)

Edited January 12, 2012 by SigmaZuiko

[Rowbo]

Which model is this trying to imitate?

 

My link

[jar]

Which model is this trying to imitate?

 

My link

 

None. It's just a fake period.

[jasoncolorado]

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5G65Kf5M13M43Le3Nfc191ebc4f01595e103f-2.jpghttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5I15N25K73G13I73H8c199ae5a0a6f3c61766-2.jpghttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5N65F85X33G83F63Jfc194c0cd7b1cd1c1fc5-2.jpghttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5V15Q15F93Ka3G73Nac191b63d30781fe13b9-1.jpg

 

 

 

Anyone want to give me your thoughts on this pen. Box looks good, seems legit, but would like to have additional eyes on it. Thanks.

 

Anything seem to stand out on this one to anyone? Thanks again.

 

Jason

[Scrawler]

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5G65Kf5M13M43Le3Nfc191ebc4f01595e103f-2.jpghttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5I15N25K73G13I73H8c199ae5a0a6f3c61766-2.jpghttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5N65F85X33G83F63Jfc194c0cd7b1cd1c1fc5-2.jpghttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5V15Q15F93Ka3G73Nac191b63d30781fe13b9-1.jpg

 

 

 

Anyone want to give me your thoughts on this pen. Box looks good, seems legit, but would like to have additional eyes on it. Thanks.

 

Anything seem to stand out on this one to anyone? Thanks again.

 

Jason

Show us the nib.

[jasoncolorado]

It is a rollerball...but I agree...I need a pic of that as well. I have asked for additional pix and supposed to get those tonight. We will see.

 

Jason

[jar]

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5G65Kf5M13M43Le3Nfc191ebc4f01595e103f-2.jpghttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5I15N25K73G13I73H8c199ae5a0a6f3c61766-2.jpghttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5N65F85X33G83F63Jfc194c0cd7b1cd1c1fc5-2.jpghttp://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/jasoncolorado/5V15Q15F93Ka3G73Nac191b63d30781fe13b9-1.jpg

 

 

 

Anyone want to give me your thoughts on this pen. Box looks good, seems legit, but would like to have additional eyes on it. Thanks.

 

Anything seem to stand out on this one to anyone? Thanks again.

 

Jason

Show us the nib.

 

And filler system.

[smodak]

The price seems good. Fake?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320828168169

 

[SylvainP]

I would be surprised if there is fake boheme. Who knows ...

 

Lots of them out there.

Are the fake using the same retractable system ?

 

I would like to add a bohem to my collection but I will have to keep my eyes open to get a genuine one.

[psychobabble]

I have a fake Boheme with red plastic "jewel". It seems to try to be a clone of the medium sized Boheme that can take a piston filler accessory (no cool retractable nib but at least its refillable).

 

http://i41.tinypic.com/ddygd4.jpg

 

Nib is a nail but as a writing tool, I guess have no complaints haha (no fear of it getting stolen or lost!)

 

I'm not familiar with fake Bohemes like this one. I'm curious, how can you tell it's a fake aside from the fake converter? I know that the nib doesn't retract, but there was a Boheme made without a retractable nib, in a slightly larger size than the retractable ones. I have never seen the larger Boheme disassembled to reveal the converter.

[mg83]

Link

 

This one looks genuine, no?

 

 

Thoughts on the price?

[jar]

Link

 

This one looks genuine, no?

 

 

Thoughts on the price?

 

Looks fine. Price is good but not great.

[FredRydr]

Thoughts on the price?

BIN price is too high. Minimum bid is good. You have to figure in the risk of additional repair expense for pens you cannot examine before you buy.

 

Fred

Edited January 17, 2012 by FredRydr

[mg83]

Yes you are very correct. I guess i'll find out ... I just bought it Hopefully it won't need too much TLC. I picked up another MB149 on ebay from a private seller and it turned out to be a dream so maybe my past experiences are blinding me. Oh well, either this is going to be a good experience or a costly one ()

[psychobabble]

Good price for the pen if it doesn't need repairing. Let us know how it writes when you get it.

[Old Nick]

Reading through this thread would I be right in thinking that looking at the quality of the nib engraving would be the best way of potentially identifying a fake?

 

Am seriously thinking of making a 146 my next purchase and the number of counterfeit MB's is a real mine field!!

 

All the best

 

Nick