Chrissy Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 That reminds me, if anyone fancies a non-retracting Boheme with MB leather pouch, there's one on eBay AU currently sitting at $AU46... low start price because seller wasn't sure it was genuine. Well? Is it authentic? Link to post Share on other sites
meiers Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 The seller can't vouch for its authenticity... that sounds like the beginning of an eBay melodrama. Link to post Share on other sites
Stitchpunk Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Well? Is it authentic?I don't know enough to be able to tell. The converter is definitely fake though. People are bidding, so maybe it is or they're prepared to take the risk. Link to post Share on other sites
meiers Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I don't know enough to be able to tell. The converter is definitely fake though. People are bidding, so maybe it is or they're prepared to take the risk.Or they don't care. Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissy Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I don't know enough to be able to tell. The converter is definitely fake though. People are bidding, so maybe it is or they're prepared to take the risk. Non-retracting Bohemes with converters are always fakes if they are the small size that should always be retractable Link to post Share on other sites
Stitchpunk Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 You're very kind Tom I've been enjoying your OBBB thread very much. I'm not convinced that I'll ever want to use a nib bigger than OB or B, but its great seeing all your amazing pictures and handwriting! Link to post Share on other sites
Stitchpunk Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Non-retracting Bohemes with converters are always fakes if they are the small size that should always be retractableHere's the link:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MONTBLANC-BOHEME-FOUNTAIN-PEN-UN-INKED-NOT-TESTED-GENUINE-IRIDIUM-NIB-GERMANY-/382170517714?roken=cUgayN From what I was reading last night I'm guessing that the nib also screams fake. I've also seen another Boheme that is raising questions for me because the box has a black star on it instead of white... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mont-Blanc-Boheme-Fountain-Pen-/172787626384?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=scaJaP Link to post Share on other sites
meiers Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) I agree Edited July 23, 2017 by meiers Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealMikeDr Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Here's the link:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MONTBLANC-BOHEME-FOUNTAIN-PEN-UN-INKED-NOT-TESTED-GENUINE-IRIDIUM-NIB-GERMANY-/382170517714?roken=cUgayN From what I was reading last night I'm guessing that the nib also screams fake. The "Iridium Point Germany" stamped on the nib of the first pen is a dead giveaway. I would report the item and let the seller know (they claim not to know if it's genuine or not - might be an out for them or maybe they really don't know) lest someone get taken. I would do so however my US Ebay login doesn't work for the AU site. Link to post Share on other sites
Stitchpunk Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 The "Iridium Point Germany" stamped on the nib of the first pen is a dead giveaway. I would report the item and let the seller know (they claim not to know if it's genuine or not - might be an out for them or maybe they really don't know) lest someone get taken. I would do so however my US Ebay login doesn't work for the AU site.I've contacted the seller to let them know - I will wait and see whether they decide to do the right thing before I think about reporting it to eBay. Link to post Share on other sites
Stitchpunk Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Well, I tried bidding on a 146R (M nib) on eBay the other day. When I put my bid in it was sitting at US$300; by the time the auction closed it was up to US483. I've taken this as a Sign and have emailed the seller of the Boheme with OB nib. Waiting on a response... Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissy Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I've contacted the seller to let them know - I will wait and see whether they decide to do the right thing before I think about reporting it to eBay. Don't wait. It takes days for eBay to even think about doing something. If it's only listed for a week you will be too late. Link to post Share on other sites
Stitchpunk Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Don't wait. It takes days for eBay to even think about doing something. If it's only listed for a week you will be too late. Ah, I wasn't aware (I've never used eBay much before.) there's only 6 hours left. The seller has replied to me, says he can't amend the description because bids have been placed, and basically "buyer beware." If the pen works ok then the "lucky" winner may not care very much... Link to post Share on other sites
Stitchpunk Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Dilemma! Do I get this Boheme shipped insured (in which case the value has to be declared and I get hit with $150 in import duties) or uninsured, take the risk and maybe save $150? Decisions decisions... Link to post Share on other sites
meiers Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Shipped insured and value declared. Everything above board is better... Link to post Share on other sites
dubhe Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 They might not charge you, in the UK it is quite random. Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissy Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 They might not charge you, in the UK it is quite random. I've never found it random. Link to post Share on other sites
Stitchpunk Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 I've never found it random. Me either :/ Link to post Share on other sites
meiers Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Me either :/I use the mail and avoid messenger services that add a brokerage fee. Link to post Share on other sites
Stitchpunk Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 I use the mail and avoid messenger services that add a brokerage fee.Here anything, be it new or 2nd hand, over the $400 limit (INCLUDING the cost of shipping, which I find particularly annoying) attracts Customs duties, even if it comes by post. The value of the goods has to be declared on the customs sticker/paperwork. Anything over $1000 requires an importer number and that's where import services and brokerage fees come in. NZ Customs are VERY diligent about checking packages, and I've never had anything with a declared value of $400+ that escaped duties. Luckily they don't go so far as to open parcels and check stated value against actual value. Thus my Rouge et Noir was able to escape duties, and I've elected to take the risk with the Boheme. I think Customs here is so onto it because of the bio security risk to our unique wildlife and farms. And fair enough. But the $400 limit is just miserly. I believe in Australia it's $1000. At any rate, I've paid the import duties enough times that I don't feel guilty about skipping them occasionally. Link to post Share on other sites
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