Dear Margaret, I have watched your video with interest; ostensibly, my field in Mont Blanc scribes is purely for fountain pens, of which I possess thirty six, covering the 1940's thru' to modern day pieces. I found your log incredibly sincere, direct, & honest; clearly, your knowledge for this brand of pen is limited, but that is understandable - & this is reflected in your frank, self effacing description. I would agree with Hwy19 Designs' assessment, & categorise same as an authentic MB. This is based upon your disassembly - MB have a reputation for intricate build assembly, & the fact that (your) pen has an anti-swivel lock mechanism on the clip - i.e it can only fit one way, combined with the fixed spring in the nib holder, & that from the overall length of the pen's shaft, all surfaces mate flush. In terms of the refill itself, I wouldn't be too concerned there - I saw a 'Montegrappa' refill (which coincidentally do fit the Mont Blanc ballpoints & rollerball models). In terms of the MB outlet in Houston, the sum of $75 is not extortionate for valuation; however, for that surcharge (they) should be able to positively identify the pen's origins - only with earlier models, say from the Fifties or Sixties, might there be a concern in provenance (origin), & therein, sending it off to Germany might be a requisite assurance. If you have since sold the pen on, then I trust you have made good on your original purchase price - clearly, the seller didn't know what they had !! Finally, it is clear that the pen has been well used - which is a good sign as an original item; naturally, there will be some burring/scratching to the casement of the pen's body - particularly to the raised areas - pen clip & nib end - these always suffer with use, &, most significantly, human skin secretes oils that will (eventually) dull the resin casing, & in that regard, I would direct you to any number of videos demonstrating how to clean the pen, correctly - stripping it down. Cost of materials for such, are ridiculously inexpensive: cotton buds, lint-free cleaning cloth - a couple of dollars' worth, at most. If you haven't yet sold the pen, then consider holding onto it (unless you feel it necessary, for whatever reason, to pass it on). Whatever you decide to do, that was a fortunate find, & I wish you the very best, Regards, Andrew :D
I have a Montblanc La Grande 161 I bought from an AD. It's a little bigger, but it exactly the same inside and out. That is 100 percent real. Great buy!
@Shanly Joa serial numbers can be copied from real products, that‘s what most fakes do! A serial number is a very bad way of telling a product is fake or not.
Nice find! When I was a teenager I worked at OfficeMax, and became very familiar with Mont Blanc. When you started showing it, I knew that it looked real. One thing I never knew though, was that the tip and the clip could be removed! I have some Mont Blanc pens I need to look into, they aren't the basic ones, and I don't want to pay to have them authenticated. You really did your research on this one, good job!
If it's a fake it's most probably the best I've ever seen. The good thing about gaining this knowledge on mont blanc pens is you can address all the questions buyers are most likely to be wondering right there in your listing. You know everything a real one should have and according to that you have it. A buyer will know you've done your research on it before hand which is a huge ease when spending that kind of money.
The uneven serial number is troubling. Take a light from a cell phone or other cell phone or bright light and shine it through the barrel. It should shine a red color if it's resin is real. The writing on the barrel should be cross hattched. Your light test looked authentic
For a and, week I bought this pen and was the best choice of my life because, although I heard about this brand, I thought it was too expensive. I bought a lot of quality pens and found someting I did not like at all, but I did not find any mistakes here, but can recomend it to everyone! This is the emperor of the feathers:)
👍🤩I believe the pen is authentic but the case is suspect. I realize this video was made 7 years ago so I’m wonder if you ever got it authenticated or if you still have it.
A good way to tell is smell it, celluloid never stops "drying/hardening" and keeps gassing ever so slighly. Montblanc pens are made of celluloid (precious resin) if you open up the pen and smell it and it smells like it is going to explode from one spark you have the genuine article. A fake pen will just be black plastic not difficult to make celluloid.
Many thanks to you for an excellent review...lots of good info...it certainly is the real deal... Hopefully, you kept it but if not, you will do well with the sale...best wishes...
after seeing this video. I have done a little more digging on the internet. And it also seemed that running the serial number which I have done on the search engines if it pulls up a bunch of different pens then you don't have a real Montblanc. I ran the serial number thru Google search with no results.Which I read is good.
I just bought a Meisterstück 149 for an exorbitant sum of money. Well done on scoring it for a dollar. W.Germany marking makes it an earlier Meisterstück for sure.
can anyone comment on the serial number being a little uneven? To me, with the lack of Pix (or whatever it says), it makes me leary. I'm not suggesting your pen is a fake ma'am but in my searches to buy one, I need to become an expert in such matters.
Just got one. Should i be concerned if the weight of meisterstuck platinum le grande is 30g instead of 29.18g? Is mont blanc precise? My scale is accurate, quarter(coin) weighs what it should..:s
Good Morning, I have a question if you don't mind answering. I am just starting to sell on ebay. I just love you videos. I'm even thinking about starting hog videos to do haul videos. Back to my question do you put your stuff on eBay as an auction or just as a straight sale? Thanks Thelm
It looks a genuine one with all parts you have unscrewed ( the cap clip and the bottom gold pen pint. Most of the faked ones have a glued point here. I have one and the only doubt is it engraved as w. Germany and not used the usual Montblanc fonts. but you don't have nothing to worry. Use an original pen cartridge to get the best benefit from a Montblanc pen.
I bought a very similar but real Classique (UNISEF 2013) a few days ago for £300 from a very reputable dealer. What I will say is that if your pen is a fake, it an extremely impressive fake. Why would someone pay £300 if a "similar" one can be bought for a fraction of the cost and no one is any wiser?
just got one ,all the same details only color is different and it says Germany ,mine is maroon color ,I think it is authentic ,paid 27 cents for it at a church sale .
Interesting video. My hubby has a Mont Blanc sterling silver necklace and cologne so Mont Blanc does other things then pens which I think is good to know he bough it at the actual store the necklace but the cologne was from a perfume store it smells amazing. Anyway, your pen looks legit very detailed I hope it is! Tfs
I stopped watching when you said you don't know montblanc very well. You wona make a video how to spot a fake one you better learn first to know montblanc VERY well. Else I can just ask a neighbor for an opinion...
Your fingernails are prominently featured throughout your video, and in contrast to your "professional" appearance and presentation, your "Half-and Half" nail polish job is somewhat puzzling. You pay a lot of attention to details regarding the pen, but NOT your finger nails. WHAT'S UP with that?!?!?
Please, at least pronounce the brand name correctly. MontBlanc is pronounced Mon + Blan. The T and the C are silenced. And it means white mountain. So the white star isn't a white star but a mountain top. The easiest way to spot a fake is by the color of the logo. Fakes are ALWAYS grayish a bit compared to the immaculate original white. Thanks (..your nails dear)
Yeah it's fake C'mon get it listed for 200 and don't worry.. that's a fair amount of research and it's genuine for sure!! If it sells then found not to be real just take the hit and let them send it back.. but if it's not kerching kerching KERCHING!! Lol Love what you do 😀😀
Dear Margaret,
I have watched your video with interest; ostensibly, my field in Mont Blanc scribes is purely for fountain pens, of which I possess thirty six, covering the 1940's thru' to modern day pieces. I found your log incredibly sincere, direct, & honest; clearly, your knowledge for this brand of pen is limited, but that is understandable - & this is reflected in your frank, self effacing description. I would agree with Hwy19 Designs' assessment, & categorise same as an authentic MB. This is based upon your disassembly - MB have a reputation for intricate build assembly, & the fact that (your) pen has an anti-swivel lock mechanism on the clip - i.e it can only fit one way, combined with the fixed spring in the nib holder, & that from the overall length of the pen's shaft, all surfaces mate flush. In terms of the refill itself, I wouldn't be too concerned there - I saw a 'Montegrappa' refill (which coincidentally do fit the Mont Blanc ballpoints & rollerball models).
In terms of the MB outlet in Houston, the sum of $75 is not extortionate for valuation; however, for that surcharge (they) should be able to positively identify the pen's origins - only with earlier models, say from the Fifties or Sixties, might there be a concern in provenance (origin), & therein, sending it off to Germany might be a requisite assurance.
If you have since sold the pen on, then I trust you have made good on your original purchase price - clearly, the seller didn't know what they had !!
Finally, it is clear that the pen has been well used - which is a good sign as an original item; naturally, there will be some burring/scratching to the casement of the pen's body - particularly to the raised areas - pen clip & nib end - these always suffer with use, &, most significantly, human skin secretes oils that will (eventually) dull the resin casing, & in that regard, I would direct you to any number of videos demonstrating how to clean the pen, correctly - stripping it down. Cost of materials for such, are ridiculously inexpensive: cotton buds, lint-free cleaning cloth - a couple of dollars' worth, at most.
If you haven't yet sold the pen, then consider holding onto it (unless you feel it necessary, for whatever reason, to pass it on). Whatever you decide to do, that was a fortunate find, & I wish you the very best,
Regards,
Andrew :D
Thank you so much for the amazing information!! I'm learning so much
Not at all, Margaret. I see, from subsequent comments, that you have sold the pen on - Good for you !!
Best,
Andrew :)
I have a Montblanc La Grande 161 I bought from an AD. It's a little bigger, but it exactly the same inside and out. That is 100 percent real. Great buy!
That pen is 100% authentic. I use one identical to yours everyday. Congrats! Paid 400.00 for mine.
Wow! Thank you so much!!!
Yours is real and refill to. The garage sale owner probably thought it was just plastic case/clutch.
Referring to the questionable metal case inside you weren't sure of...could it be a converter to turn it into a fountain pen?? Anyone know??
@Shanly Joa serial numbers can be copied from real products, that‘s what most fakes do! A serial number is a very bad way of telling a product is fake or not.
It's the real thing or the best fake ever. You got a super deal. One of the best garage sale buys .
Nice find! When I was a teenager I worked at OfficeMax, and became very familiar with Mont Blanc. When you started showing it, I knew that it looked real. One thing I never knew though, was that the tip and the clip could be removed!
I have some Mont Blanc pens I need to look into, they aren't the basic ones, and I don't want to pay to have them authenticated.
You really did your research on this one, good job!
Thank you! I was the same. I wasn't sure about paying to have them authenticated. :)
Did you end up selling or keeping the pen?
Absolutely 100% real. I use the exact one daily and just had mine serviced by Mont Blanc.
Greg Brown let’s see a picture of yours
Thanks for this education, I will start checking the bags of pens and pencils that I usually toss aside at sales, & thrift stores lol great video!
Right?? Thanks!! :) I'm going to look closer too!
If it's a fake it's most probably the best I've ever seen. The good thing about gaining this knowledge on mont blanc pens is you can address all the questions buyers are most likely to be wondering right there in your listing. You know everything a real one should have and according to that you have it. A buyer will know you've done your research on it before hand which is a huge ease when spending that kind of money.
:) Thanks so much!
The uneven serial number is troubling. Take a light from a cell phone or other cell phone or bright light and shine it through the barrel. It should shine a red color if it's resin is real. The writing on the barrel should be cross hattched. Your light test looked authentic
For a and, week I bought this pen and was the best choice of my life because, although I heard about this brand, I thought it was too expensive. I bought a lot of quality pens and found someting I did not like at all, but I did not find any mistakes here, but can recomend it to everyone! This is the emperor of the feathers:)
Real or fake if I ever sale a pen boat car or anything I want to get rid of I’m calling you to advertise for me. Great job!
This pen is a counterfeit. Early pens said "W.Germany" on the clip like yours BUT that was before the use of serial numbers.
Thanks for this video Margaret! I've learned loads....
:) Thank you very much!! :)
Very good review and it is genuine. Well done!
@cherrybrandy269, Thank you so much!
👍🤩I believe the pen is authentic but the case is suspect.
I realize this video was made 7 years ago so I’m wonder if you ever got it authenticated or if you still have it.
the case is not suspect, they for a time used that clamshell and spongy material inside, with the clip that holds the pen
@@picassoboy52 - 👍🙏🤩💝THANK YOU! 🙏
A good way to tell is smell it, celluloid never stops "drying/hardening" and keeps gassing ever so slighly. Montblanc pens are made of celluloid (precious resin) if you open up the pen and smell it and it smells like it is going to explode from one spark you have the genuine article. A fake pen will just be black plastic not difficult to make celluloid.
Mont Penlan pens are beautiful. I own a collection of them. The special one I have is Mont 149
Many thanks to you for an excellent review...lots of good info...it certainly is the real deal... Hopefully, you kept it but if not, you will do well with the sale...best wishes...
Glad it was helpful!
@@TexasGalTreasures Yup!
Great video, that is what is challenging about reselling, what is real or just a good fake. It makes me nervous. Julie
Yes. I agree :)
after seeing this video. I have done a little more digging on the internet. And it also seemed that running the serial number which I have done on the search engines if it pulls up a bunch of different pens then you don't have a real Montblanc. I ran the serial number thru Google search with no results.Which I read is good.
Wonderful! I Googled them as well, but nothing came up, so I didn't mention it. :) That's good to know!
I just bought a Meisterstück 149 for an exorbitant sum of money. Well done on scoring it for a dollar. W.Germany marking makes it an earlier Meisterstück for sure.
Thank you!
can anyone comment on the serial number being a little uneven? To me, with the lack of Pix (or whatever it says), it makes me leary. I'm not suggesting your pen is a fake ma'am but in my searches to buy one, I need to become an expert in such matters.
What a truly well done video about it!! WoW!! Thank you!!👍👍✌
great video and great information, you sure did your research, I believe that you have a real gem there.
:) Thank you very much!! :)
Just got one. Should i be concerned if the weight of meisterstuck platinum le grande is 30g instead of 29.18g? Is mont blanc precise? My scale is accurate, quarter(coin) weighs what it should..:s
I just found one in my baseboard heater how much for just the pen?
Not sure
Well done, that is genuine!
Thank you!
Great information. Thanks!
Thank you!
Good Morning, I have a question if you don't mind answering. I am just starting to sell on ebay. I just love you videos. I'm even thinking about starting hog videos to do haul videos. Back to my question do you put your stuff on eBay as an auction or just as a straight sale? Thanks Thelm
Straight sale :)
I am jealous!! I paid $200.00 for mine. Fantastic job!!👍👍👍💜
It looks a genuine one with all parts you have unscrewed ( the cap clip and the bottom gold pen pint. Most of the faked ones have a glued point here. I have one and the only doubt is it engraved as w. Germany and not used the usual Montblanc fonts. but you don't have nothing to worry. Use an original pen cartridge to get the best benefit from a Montblanc pen.
Thank you!
I also have one like this, is it real?
THE F****.... 1 DOLLAR > : ( SUPER JEALOUS ... I NEARLY WENT BROKE BUYING ONE RECENTLY
Garage Sales all the way
I bought a very similar but real Classique (UNISEF 2013) a few days ago for £300 from a very reputable dealer. What I will say is that if your pen is a fake, it an extremely impressive fake. Why would someone pay £300 if a "similar" one can be bought for a fraction of the cost and no one is any wiser?
is authentic
great ! Thank you!
:)
just got one ,all the same details only color is different and it says Germany ,mine is maroon color ,I think it is authentic ,paid 27 cents for it at a church sale .
Nice!
No doubt sugar this is for real !!!!!!!!
:) Thank you very much!! :)
Holy horrible nails Batman.
The only way to truly know is to send it to Mont Blanc and get a letter. I've seen plenty of fakes that look shockingly real.
Thank you!
Your review have lot of uncertainty.
It should say Germany not W. Germany
its not a fake
Thank you!
This was helpful, thanks. I would like to be acknowledged LOL. I feel left out.
Hey @thestars386, Thanks so much for watching!
looks like the real thing....
Thank you so much!
The case is real
Thank you!
For gawd sake pick up the phone and call Monteblac they'll tell you.
Real! Wést germany dated 1986
Interesting video. My hubby has a Mont Blanc sterling silver necklace and cologne so Mont Blanc does other things then pens which I think is good to know he bough it at the actual store the necklace but the cologne was from a perfume store it smells amazing. Anyway, your pen looks legit very detailed I hope it is! Tfs
:) Thank you very much!! :) :)
Yes, it's real.
Thank you!
I stopped watching when you said you don't know montblanc very well. You wona make a video how to spot a fake one you better learn first to know montblanc VERY well. Else I can just ask a neighbor for an opinion...
I bought this to solo and I got popular lol cause these are expensive
:)
Carefull. That cartridge in the back is really suspicious. Lol
You should paint your nails
Hey maricio maybe u shud pain YOU'RE nails
Your fingernails are prominently featured throughout your video, and in contrast to your "professional" appearance and presentation, your "Half-and Half" nail polish job is somewhat puzzling. You pay a lot of attention to details regarding the pen, but NOT your finger nails. WHAT'S UP with that?!?!?
Thank you!
I'm sorry if I offended you. Curiosity got the best of me. You are a lovely lady, and your video is excellent.
Really??? Dude it was the pen she was asking about!! Don't you have a poodle to pet...or something? You come off as some pathetic, wizen misanthrope.
I wanted to say the same thing. Looks like she does demolition on construction sites
Wow Benny I'm sorry I can't hop in a time machine to bash childish rudeness from ur comment.🤗
The refill means jack shit the fakes have Montblancs and the real MB have Parker style it doesn’t mean anything
Actually, fakes do not take gen refills. So it means jack.
Please, at least pronounce the brand name correctly. MontBlanc is pronounced Mon + Blan. The T and the C are silenced. And it means white mountain. So the white star isn't a white star but a mountain top. The easiest way to spot a fake is by the color of the logo. Fakes are ALWAYS grayish a bit compared to the immaculate original white. Thanks (..your nails dear)
Thanks for the helpful tips
Fake case.itdoesnt come with this kind of box..so u got ripped off
Lamar - you don't know MB enough to comment. If you do, it is obviously genuine box and pen.
SUPER FAKE!!
Yeah it's fake
C'mon get it listed for 200 and don't worry.. that's a fair amount of research and it's genuine for sure!! If it sells then found not to be real just take the hit and let them send it back.. but if it's not kerching kerching KERCHING!! Lol
Love what you do 😀😀
:) Thanks Les :)