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mck22 · 26 September 2013, 12:09 PM

I am new to the pen talk and am just now researching them to see what I may be interested in. I did some google searches on "what comes with a Mont Blanc pen" but nothing comes up. So first questions is how do you tell the real from the fake? I feel I can spot a fake Rolex now from being on here for a few years, but pens....no clue. Do they come with paperwork? I saw that the MB have a serial number on them, is that what I look for? I have found a few on CL and we all know how you can get hosed on that site, so just wanted to get some info. Thanks for any help!

SUBversive · 26 September 2013, 02:17 PM

Same as buying a watch used or from a grey dealer...you buy the seller.

Lion · 26 September 2013, 08:39 PM

As SUBversive has stated, do your homework and buy from reputable sources...it's too easy to fake the pens and surely a serial number can be copied/made up as well!!!

Frosty · 28 September 2013, 04:06 AM

MB's will not have serial numbers if they were made before a certain period in time . Some will have W Germany or Germany. If you already have one, look at all the engraving on both pens under high magnification. Real MB engraving pretty much looks the same.

Look through the MB parts for sale on EBay. That way you can familiarize yourself with what real MB internals look like. If it is a ballpoint, if the mechanism is not silky smooth, it is not MB.

MB, like Rolex, does replace older parts if they are defective. So, you might see a Pix on a pen without a serial number. I have one and MB replaced the parts

Lastly, if you have any doubt, an MB Boutique will authenticate, but, will not confiscate a knock-off.

rolio · 18 October 2013, 11:30 AM

Mont Blanc, Pelikan, Waterman, etc. When buying, just be cautious.

26 September 2013, 12:09 PM	#1
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	New to Pens I am new to the pen talk and am just now researching them to see what I may be interested in. I did some google searches on "what comes with a Mont Blanc pen" but nothing comes up. So first questions is how do you tell the real from the fake? I feel I can spot a fake Rolex now from being on here for a few years, but pens....no clue. Do they come with paperwork? I saw that the MB have a serial number on them, is that what I look for? I have found a few on CL and we all know how you can get hosed on that site, so just wanted to get some info. Thanks for any help! __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

26 September 2013, 08:39 PM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	As SUBversive has stated, do your homework and buy from reputable sources...it's too easy to fake the pens and surely a serial number can be copied/made up as well!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

18 October 2013, 11:30 AM	#5
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Mont Blanc, Pelikan, Waterman, etc. When buying, just be cautious. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

26 September 2013, 02:17 PM	#2
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Same as buying a watch used or from a grey dealer...you buy the seller.

28 September 2013, 04:06 AM	#4
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	MB's will not have serial numbers if they were made before a certain period in time . Some will have W Germany or Germany. If you already have one, look at all the engraving on both pens under high magnification. Real MB engraving pretty much looks the same. Look through the MB parts for sale on EBay. That way you can familiarize yourself with what real MB internals look like. If it is a ballpoint, if the mechanism is not silky smooth, it is not MB. MB, like Rolex, does replace older parts if they are defective. So, you might see a Pix on a pen without a serial number. I have one and MB replaced the parts Lastly, if you have any doubt, an MB Boutique will authenticate, but, will not confiscate a knock-off.

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