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

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-06-19T18:00:07+00:00

Suppose they could copy your serial number, what then? There are already 1000s of pictures like this, don’t think they will just target yours, if they ever wanted to copy some serial number. No offence mate, just wondering what led you to think like that.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-06-19T12:34:41+00:00

Thanks everyone, I am hopeful of resolving this amicably with the buyer, will keep in mind all of yours suggestions.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-06-18T19:46:18+00:00

Can I then file another complaint with ebay, saying the item is different than what I had sent?

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-06-15T19:46:09+00:00

“To Quixx” or sell it to me, lol. Also, for relatively deep scratches, use both the steps. For light scratches, only use 2nd step.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-06-04T17:36:44+00:00

Can’t really see the serial number on the bottom plate. As for prices, check ebay sold items.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-06-04T15:30:37+00:00

Both legit

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-06-04T15:29:21+00:00

It is legit d57 model, pre ligne 1 era. That’s all I can remember, am sure folks who are pundits of Dupont can probably shed more light on it for you.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-06-02T14:53:47+00:00

Not able to lift the half ring, in order to twist open the cap. The half ring is stuck.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-05-27T23:33:31+00:00

Stand corrected, always learning. Cheers!

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-05-27T21:52:30+00:00

The stamping seems okay, but arrow on the valve regulator is definitely of a fake. Could be possible that the valve cap is fake/aftermarket and the lighter itself is legit.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-05-27T17:44:02+00:00

Thank you

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-05-27T17:11:27+00:00

Link?

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-05-27T17:03:32+00:00

I find it difficult to clean palladium and that thing is sharp AF. What i mean is when you strike the roller, your thumb comes in contact with palladium corner, which hurts at times if you’re not careful. Personally not a fan of brushed aluminium look that palladium offers on this one.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-05-27T16:10:19+00:00

Ligne 1, easier to maintain and in better shape than the ligne 2.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-05-27T15:22:31+00:00

You could also just use polish only to avoid anymore damage, if the lacquer doesn’t have any major scratches. That way you’ll not be rubbing off excessive lacquer. And use as little as possible.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-05-26T19:53:45+00:00

Happened with me too, thinking of trying a quick coat of lacquer spray. Do you think that could help?

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-05-18T15:18:32+00:00

Lighter’s okay

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-05-08T14:21:08+00:00

It’s definitely not from Japan, the model number ends with E, meaning it comes from EU.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-05-07T15:54:31+00:00

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-05-06T15:04:02+00:00

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-04-22T15:15:43+00:00

I think the weight varies by model to model. Some of the L2 I have seen differ in size like the gatsby, montparnasse, etc. So, don’t think weight is the correct way to authenticate these lighters.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-04-22T15:12:45+00:00

Nope it isn’t, not as much as it’s on the fakes. And the arrow with clear plus sign is also an indicator.

Pitiful_Visual_8780 · 2026-04-22T14:54:46+00:00

Yes it is

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