New Fees For Authenticating Montblanc Pens

[FredRydr]

In order to stem the flood while exploiting the pleas to authenticate Montblanc writing instruments, the following fee schedule shall apply:

 

- Authenticate MBs:

first time - free

second time - $5

third and subsequent times - $10

- Authenticate MBs listed on eBay:

before purchase - $100

after purchase - $300

 

Fee waivers are at the discretion of the expert consulted, except for eBay purchases. Fees may also be waived by popular thread vote, except for eBay purchases where sympathy is expressly prohibited.

 

Fred (just kidding)

Edited May 15, 2015 by FredRydr

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[KJY]

I wish the moderators would follow the suggestion!

[jar]

In instances where two "experts" disagree on authentication I do offer a third opinion service at a reasonable add-on cost.

[chunya]

In instances where two "experts" disagree on authentication I do offer a third opinion service at a reasonable add-on cost.

And I've got a double headed coin

[meiers]

I like it.

[Pen Nut]

any pens failing the authenticating process become the property of the authenticator....

[CS388]

Sometimes, the expert may have to take the pen home with him and write with it, for a number of years - just to be on the safe side.

[Ghost Plane]

I'll need all the OBB and O3B nibs sent to me, since I have credentials (created by me) that none of you have.

[macball]

I have a large piston filler MB 149 that appears to be made of black plastic rather than precious resin. If I send it in for the authentication service and it gets confiscated by the authenticator will I get the $10 service fee refunded?

[meiers]

I have a large piston filler MB 149 that appears to be made of black plastic rather than precious resin. If I send it in for the authentication service and it gets confiscated by the authenticator will I get the $10 service fee refunded?

No. Confiscation is part of the service package.

[niksch]

I do love our senses of humor in this forum.

[ethernautrix]

Hilarious!

[max dog]

I'd like to take advantage of the "first time free" offer and have my Mount Blank pen checked for authenticity please by all of you fine experts in this forum. I bought it really cheap for 75 cents, and my horoscope says all my stars are aligned this week for good luck. I feel lucky.

 

 

 

 

 

[niksch]

I'd like to take advantage of the "first time free" offer and have my Mount Blank pen checked for authenticity please by all of you fine experts in this forum. I bought it really cheap for 75 cents, and my horoscope says all my stars are aligned this week for good luck. I feel lucky.

 

 

 

Head to Vegas brother. You are on a roll.

 

[Chu0009]

Since the experts are all hereI have an item for consideration. I recently acquired this exquisite white cake stand from Mont Blanc home ware range. The white colour represents the white snow peaks of Mont Blanc. It s made with precious white porcelain.

 

It's marked model 112.

 

 

Is it authentic ?

[Fabienne]

Funnah!

[Ceelo]

Since the experts are all hereI have an item for consideration. I recently acquired this exquisite white cake stand from Mont Blanc home ware range. The white colour represents the white snow peaks of Mont Blanc. It s made with precious white porcelain.

 

It's marked model 112.

 

 

Is it authentic ?

Be sure to check under the porcelain lip for a logo, it should read 'CHINA'. Could even be an LE, anyone care to speculate?

[Nokin]

Be sure to check under the porcelain lip for a logo, it should read 'CHINA'. Could even be an LE, anyone care to speculate?

I've got one that reads 'CHINA' - but that's preceded by 'MADE IN' so does that make it worth more?

[Fabienne]

Don't forget, in order to process your request for authentication, we will need several things from you:

• 5 head on macro shots at 25,000 dpi resolution
• 12 each side side shots of the nib at 25,000 dpi (even if your question does not involve the nib)
• 7 shots each of:top of cap, bottom of cap, side of cap, underside of clip, top of clip, all the way around the upper and lower metal ring on the cap at 25,000 dpi.
• 7 shots each of: top of body, bottom of body, 360 deg side of body at 25,000 dpi.
• 4 X-rays of the pen with cap on
• 6 x-rays of the pen with cap off
• 1 macro etch report of the pen by certified macro etch lab
• The complete and notarized provenance of the pen
• A waterproofness certificate from an authorized testing lab
• Your birth certificate (the original, no copies accepted)
• The ossified heart of a mouse
• A complete set of slides of your pen from every conceivable angle marked with your name at the top, which way the slide fits into an average projector, the serial number of the pen, the year you bought it, your home phone number, your bank account number, your dog's name, your car make and model written clearly on each slide in black Sharpie with no stickers or tape whatsoever on any of the slides. Slides must be marked carefully in the order they are to be seen.
• A self addressed, stamped envelope no larger than 3.5" x 7.2" and gummed not self-stick.

We will also need payment in advance of at least 75% of the fee. Please note that since this is a very popular item, expect a wait of at least 12-34 weeks for results. Sorry, we cannot entertain any requests for fast tracking the process or any inquiries as to where your pen stands in the queue. Thanks for understanding.

 

If you wish to reach out to us, please do so via Google.

Edited May 19, 2015 by Fabienne