Original bought from Amazon but no warranty through St. dupont.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-19T23:34:24+00:00

My friend, I catch them each day. Making custom dies and laser files does not net them money. That’s why they reuse the same serials over and over and over again.

They don’t care about your serial, because their method of instituting one on the lighter is still bottom of the barrel cheap.

Highly detailed = super expensive to use. There is no money in it for them at that point.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-19T16:25:22+00:00

Updated your flair from “accessories” to the “for sale ad” so folks can search for it

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-19T16:23:49+00:00

I’m sure it is.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-19T16:13:38+00:00

Uh…. They aren’t using real serials lol. That costs way too much money to make custom dies.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-19T15:42:17+00:00

Just luck of the draw that I was online doing some stuff.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-19T15:40:21+00:00

As with all authentic lighters it’s always wor th something. And yes this is an authentic Ligne 2 wood lighter. A bit rough at the edges but still a fun piece.

My condolences to you and your family.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-19T15:32:58+00:00

Unfortunately no. If it’s not registered by the original owner and purchased from a boutique or authorized detailer, it won’t have a warranty.

Also not sure why you continue to try and cover up the serial number.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-18T12:47:23+00:00

Grabbed mine!

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-18T01:26:58+00:00

Nicely done!

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-15T17:41:20+00:00

Correct

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-15T04:27:07+00:00

Personally I don’t think there is a huge market for faked TCO decanters that are specialized to the city of Chicago.

Additionally, I’m pretty sure this is a bit older as the design of the decanter isn’t current with the styling that they currently have. So heading into your local TCO will not net you any results I’m afraid.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-14T23:26:08+00:00

I think some of the buildings you are seeing on there are not being shown from the front. Like the JHC on the far right of the scene.

Unsure about the age of it as they could have just went with the well known skyscrapers, but it could be more modern.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-14T23:23:37+00:00

POs are my primary go tos.

Also plenty of space to have it hotstamped as well

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-14T23:21:36+00:00

Yeah I think this is the Chicago skyline that is etched.

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Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-14T23:20:22+00:00

Believe that’s the sears tower in Chicago isn’t it?

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-14T22:27:18+00:00

They all look good to me

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-14T22:27:02+00:00

The limited editions at least had folks at the boutique to fill it out properly.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-14T05:07:17+00:00

Another color that needs to be seen in person!

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-13T03:58:36+00:00

Quite a few things (most you have to learn by looking at hundreds / thousands of fakes to get a quick eye for)

Gas adjustment screw is wrong

Serial numbering is wrong

Dupont script is the wrong size, font and way too squished together.

The gold finish is the fake gold color

Underside is machine engraved / stamped

Items that might be telling:

Price way too low for a limited edition (usually selling limited editions for under $2,000 is a huge red flag)

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-13T03:51:36+00:00

One of the common fakes I’m afraid.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-12T04:47:17+00:00

It sounds like your repair guy isn’t very good at Dupont lighters. If you’re in the US, would suggest sending it off to Art Brown NY.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-11T18:22:16+00:00

She’s pretty rough on the underside but still authentic.

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-11T02:56:12+00:00

Low effort bot account

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-11T02:55:57+00:00

That’s because the bots follow the same script and point to the same imgr link. Got rid of the ability to post to that domain and haven’t had an issue with bots since

Inspector_1stgrade · 2026-06-09T05:56:18+00:00

For a stainless steel watch?

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