Another Fake Dunhill on eBay

[samcoffeeman]

Here is an example of a fake Dunhill that comes up on eBay from time to time. I contacted the seller but they disregarded my concern. I then reported the item to eBay in regards to its authenticity.
Fake Dunhill listing

 

[bigtex]

Thanks for posting and thanks for reporting. It sure helps protect us new guys getting in to the collection side of the hobby.

 

[mayfair70]

OK. I'm still learning. So it is fake because...

1. inferior briar

2. name stamp isn't from patent era

3. patent is wrong font and location

Am I correct or are any of these wrong? Or did I miss something else? This is fun.

 

[dmcmtk]

2. name stamp isn't from patent era

3. patent is wrong font and location

Am I correct or are any of these wrong? Or did I miss something else? This is fun.

Yes, and yes.

 

[mayfair70]

Thanks Dmcmtk !

 

[wyfbane]

People are so shady...

 

[georged]

Someone needs to start a Pipe Comedy Channel for stuff like that. :lol:
Maybe better... and seriously... how about a separate board here on PM? People could use it as a learning reference---all the bullshit would be in one place---and foot-dragging sellers would have some incentive to get with the program.

 

[mso489]

Hard to see much cash return on this lame forgery. Painting white spots on basket pipes.

 

[dochudson]

Return on time seems a bad wonderment

 

[ashdigger]

I can't fathom how any money can be made AFTER you get the dies, the pipe and any labor for the forgery.

 

[tuold]

Here's a Dunhill of mine that must have accidentally had "Willard" stamped on the shank =)
Actually this pipe was made before Dunhill sued Willard to move the spot from the top to the side.

 

[ashdigger]

I emailed the seller, explained that it's a fake and requested the pipe be removed. He thanked me and removed it.
Sam, thanks for getting the ball rolling. I think the seller had multiple requests to close the sale.
:clap:

 

[sablebrush52]

Puts up a fake, resists pulling the fake when it becomes clear it's a fake, has over 5,000 deals and 100% approval rating. This is another example regarding why eBay ratings are crap.

 

[ashdigger]

I just received this reply from the seller.
"You know I always consider the opinions of others and I did from yourself and others and removed this pipe. Today I took it to a long time pipe dealer and maker who has had a retail shop in town for many years. He looked at the pipe and said will you take $40 for it and I said yes. He was told what I had been told and he said he had no problem reselling it. Just thought you would like to here [sic] other opinions."

 

[lightmybriar]

For anyone needing a good laugh,..check this listing and description!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/292048355855

 

[ashdigger]

Wow, That's a White Wale for sure an Exclusive Elusive WalShellRoot.
Please let me be the only bidder. Please.

 

[yaddy306]

For anyone needing a good laugh,..check this listing and description!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/292048355855

That's hilarious!
"Dunhill rare shell root walnut briar rarest old vintage pre 1920 straight pipe"?
The only word in that description that isn't a lie is "pipe". It's not even straight!

 

[lightmybriar]

Hahahahaha

 

[davet]

:rofl: