Fake Lamy Studio

[75-FP]

Has anyone come across a bonafide fake Lamy Studio? I know fake Safari’s are rampant and see a lot of discussion about them but haven’t seen a full on review for some of the other pens Lamy makes including the Studio. 
 

On a slightly related note does anyone have insight into how the gray market for Lamy pens work? There are numerous authorized retailers listed globally but how do other, non-authorized retailers obtain genuine pens and accessories?

[Glenn-SC]

Are you worried about counterfeit Lamys and then asking about getting into the grey market?   I am confused. 

[Doc Dan]

Sellers of fakes have some connections in China. 

[jchch1950]

I have never seen a fake Studio pen.

[75-FP]

16 hours ago, Glenn-SC said:

Are you worried about counterfeit Lamys and then asking about getting into the grey market?   I am confused. 

Let me clarify my questions and concerns:

 

Yes I am worried about counterfeit Lamy's. You see lots of good deals on eBay, Amazon and retailers for some of their other pens including the Studio and I have been in the market for one. I know fake Lamy Safaris are absolutely rampant and hard to distinguish from the real thing (which could be another whole thread on its own).

 

As an extension of those concerns I was curious if anyone had insight into how vendors who were indeed selling the genuine article were obtaining their pens. More of a pen business question I know but I was wondering if anyone could speak to this. I know there is a grey market of legitimate goods sold through non-manufacturer endorsed sellers for many other products.