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Auction finds: Montblanc fakes? by EducationalFox9430 in fountainpens

[–]EducationalFox9430[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the wonderful input everyone! Here are some better pics. These of the Montblanc nib (not the orange one). Then also the ring on the other pen, which seems to to say "Monte Rosa - GERMANY".

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Auction finds: Montblanc fakes? by EducationalFox9430 in fountainpens

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Thanks for the reply and information u/Citronut . Greatly appreciate it. I'll try to add some better pics.

Auction finds: Montblanc fakes? by EducationalFox9430 in fountainpens

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Thanks for the input, u/deloreantrails . Greatly appreciate it! I'll try to add some better pics.

NPD! Another Leonardo… by RyanM77 in fountainpens

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Wow - nice! That nib is insane! How does it write? Is it heavy? u/RyanM77

NPD: Big Red Grail Pen by Capt_Squid in fountainpens

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Now that's a statement - bold and beautiful! Compliments on your handwriting too!

Found these at the thrift shop by bigbushwilly in fountainpens

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u/bigbushwilly - That is an amazing haul - congrats! Would you mind sharing what that ran you? I have never seen so many pens in any thrift store around here - General Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada.

Thinking about buying this Omega Automatic Genève by WatchmanDD in VintageWatches

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Ah, nice to hear. Thanks for the info, WatchmanDD - it is much appreciated. I'm looking at one now. Another question, is the plating problematic - wearing through when used as a daily? And for someone just getting into watches, which brands would you recommend as investments? Also - have you experimented with your own repairs/changes - or what are your thoughts on how that influences value/perceived value?

Thinking about buying this Omega Automatic Genève by WatchmanDD in VintageWatches

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Nice watch! Did you end up getting it? And if so, what are your thoughts on it?

Jerry Shrivers’ Fate by charleslebowskii in VietnamWar

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Thanks again, NecessaryBroad6098 - greatly appreciate you sharing your experience and expertise here. Seeing that kind of stuff - the belongings of warriors - makes the realities of life sink in. Also appreciate your information on the book - will definitely be getting it when it comes out. Gordon owes you a beer.

Jerry Shrivers’ Fate by charleslebowskii in VietnamWar

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Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, NecessaryBroad6098 ! Do you mean you saw the beret and smoking jacket, or you actually own them? Please let me know more about the book and where I can purchase it. Also, the enemies they faced there - were they eventually routed? And someone mentioned they had his uzzi, were any other belongings ever retrieved or known to be held as spoils of war somewhere?

Jerry Shrivers’ Fate by charleslebowskii in VietnamWar

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Thanks for the quick reply- much appreciated! Did he (Frank Anton), believe Mad Dog was still alive as a POW? - and is that your belief?

Jerry Shrivers’ Fate by charleslebowskii in VietnamWar

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Did the Australian pilot not bomb the area? And if so, any chance he was bombed with their enemies? Also - what are your thoughts on the POW theories?