144 Vermeil - not 925 stamping

[meiers]

It’s good to hear you’re getting your money back. 
This particular pen is a fairly obvious knock-off / fake. In recent times  more convincing reproductions have started to emerge in the market place. Some even with nibs that are not magnetic. For this reason I only buy from trusted and knowledgeable dealers. 

[como]

@dhanvantariI am disgusted to have read about such cheats. I hope that you will get your money back swiftly. I am also grateful that one could get help in such matters with the knowledge and kindness of so many FPN members here.

[CS388]

Nice work.

 

Pleased it worked out.

[dhanvantari]

Thanks. I am all the more wiser from this experience. Will avoid eBay for a MB

[CS388]

Well, there are some good ones on there - it's just a case of asking all the questions before buying.

 

If in doubt, ask on here, first. Knowledgeable members are always ready to help.

 

Good luck.

[theodore94]

I bought this pen, which was advertised as a Good Vermiel 146 but now I’ve learned is a 144-size brass body 2923. I bought it from a trusted retailer so I know I can send it back because it’s not “as described”... but before I just send it back, I want to see how much a 2923 is worth relative to what I paid ($280 USD). Any idea if that’s a good price?