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I bought one out of curiosity, a turquoise one. I only paid $8 for mine: I wouldn't have shelled out any more for it. It writes ok, but the plastic is absolute gash. The prongs that hold the converter in are cracked already.

 

Caveat emptor, indeed. Don't buy a Lamy Safari from China, first of all. Second, stay the hell off of Amazon for buying pens.

 

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"I was cut off from the world. There was no one to confuse or torment me, and I was forced to become original." - Franz Joseph Haydn 1732 - 1809
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Awesome and informative review. Thanks for educating us on counterfeits. I was suspicious that my old Safari pen was a counterfeit due to brown colouration instead of a pure matte black.

 

However, after reading this review it seems more like a real version due to the nib appearance as well as the condition that it writes as great as what people generally praise about Lamy Safari pens, I guess I should feel lucky, I'm in Europe where I can't find many suspicious sellers selling counterfeit at cheap costs with a converter!

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I'm pretty sure OP didn't just waste money on a fake just to educate us, knowing that this exact same pen can be had with shipping on eBay usually for around 25 or less. If he actually did when the real pen is only a few bucks away then..I am speechless..

Fountain pens are like weapons. They just make your pocket bleed so much.

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I'm pretty sure OP didn't just waste money on a fake just to educate us, knowing that this exact same pen can be had with shipping on eBay usually for around 25 or less. If he actually did when the real pen is only a few bucks away then..I am speechless..

This doesn't make sense. Do you have some reason for doubting his word? Do you think he faked the pictures he posted? If so, what would be the point of that?
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I think it was to educate the rest of us on the Fake safaris. (thanks chief)

 

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This doesn't make sense. Do you have some reason for doubting his word? Do you think he faked the pictures he posted? If so, what would be the point of that?

I don't think he faked the pictures, I'm simply saying I think he realised it was a fake after he purchased it. I mean, who purchases a fake intentionally with cartridges and converters as well to go with it? A real one for the price of a few cups of coffee, who would purchase a fake? Even if you got paid minimum wage, the price of a real one isn't much more than a few hours of work..I just don't see why somebody would intentionally buy a fake pen just to educate the rest of us..But if that were true then kudos to OP.

Fountain pens are like weapons. They just make your pocket bleed so much.

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Found this an interesting post, thanks. I dislike fakes, and this highlights some of the reasons why. The lack of value, despite the cheap price. The fact that some people will be ripped-off. Concerns over workers' conditions. Brand damage.

 

Very interesting post...

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A genuine Lamy Safary on not much more in cost, and at lease you have the pleasure of owning authentic! Don't buy fake. It is really not worth it.

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