Rare & Interesting Counterfeit S.T. Dupont Lighter

[EA-6B]

I've been collecting authentic S.T. Dupont lighters for a number of years now. It's pretty easy to spot the counterfeits, which I avoid getting stuck with. Go on Ebay & you will find hundreds of counterfeit Line 2 Tall models, but zero Line 1 counterfeits, & zero counterfeit Line 2 Gatsby (short) models. However, I have read online about of a small run of counterfeit Line 2 Gatsbys from years ago, & while I check new listings regularly to look for authentic items that I want to buy, I have never seen a counterfeit Line2 Gatsby (shorty) , until now:

Link>>> Both Fakes

There are multiple clues that neither of these are authentic, but the easiest way to tell with these two besides the fake "serial numbers", is that they have plated finishes - but are marked "Laque de Chine" on the bottom - which should only be on Duponts with a lacquer finish. It is interesting to finally see a real fake L2 Gatsby!

 

[shanez]

Excellent info! It's nice to learn how to tell the difference especially considering how many fakes are out there.

I don't mind having the counterfeit Dupont I own. It's actually a nice lighter for the price and at least it was marketed as a "Genuine Counterfeit". ?

 

[bnichols23]

Same, shane. I bought my fauxpoint for $25 from a forum member & it's never failed. Most people wouldn't know the difference.

 

[kcghost]

It really is a shame there are so many counterfeits out there but as long as there is a market for something somebody will make a counterfeit.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I've had two stolen (ok I might have lost them) but have three left. Love 'em, those FauxPonts. Solid as a brick - and almost as heavy- they are simply well made. I wouldn't feel comfortable taking a real DuPont out of the house.

And I hope that bastard who took mine spent a lot of time in a pawnshop before being told: "You go away!"

 

[EA-6B]

It really is a shame there are so many counterfeits out there...

Yes, but that fake Gatsby is scarce/rare IMHO. Of course I don't check every single one that gets listed online, but early on in 5+ years of looking at Duponts I had heard about some fake Gastbys from the '80s, but that's the first fake L2 Short/Gatsby that I've actually seen. All other fakes that I've seen have been L2 Talls.

Solid as a brick - and almost as heavy...

They're overweight. =) Anyway, Line 1s with the barrel-style flame adjuster are the way to go for piping, for their easy one-handed on-the-fly flame adjustments. Can't be done on a Line 2, fake or otherwise.

 

[jpmcwjr]

<< Snipped bits out >>

They're overweight. =) Anyway, Line 1s with the barrel-style flame adjuster are the way to go for piping, for their easy one-handed on-the-fly flame adjustments. Can't be done on a Line 2, fake or otherwise.

Ok, but I dislike flame directors, as I feel I can do better on my own. And I've never needed to adjust the flame on the fly... And then there's the $800+ in my pocket.

 

[EA-6B]

Ok, but I dislike flame directors, as I feel I can do better on my own. And I've never needed to adjust the flame on the fly... And then there's the $800+ in my pocket.

I was referring to the barrel-style flame adjuster on the Line 1s, but if you don't want a Pipe-Flame nozzle on a Line1, they come with Standard-Flame nozzles as standard, & you can get optional Cigar-Flame & Pipe-Flame nozzles. Maybe you don't adjust the flame because it's such a pain to do on those Line 2s. =) I usually want to adjust through three flame heights during a smoke. You can easily spend less than $800 on an authentic one, although new L1s through a retailer are basically ITF. If you like the fake L2s, then you should grab that fake Gatsby/shorty since that's the only one I've ever seen, & I look regularly. ?

 

[3rdguy]

My fake one came with a warranty card, owners manual etc. I just need the box lol

 

[jpmcwjr]

My fake one came with a warranty card, owners manual etc. I just need the box lol

Hah! What is useful are the flints and butane nozzle.

I was referring to the barrel-style flame adjuster on the Line 1s, but if you don't want a Pipe-Flame nozzle on a Line1, they come with Standard-Flame nozzles as standard, & you can get optional Cigar-Flame & Pipe-Flame nozzles. Maybe you don't adjust the flame because it's such a pain to do on those Line 2s. =) I usually want to adjust through three flame heights during a smoke. You can easily spend less than $800 on an authentic one, although new L1s through a retailer are basically ITF. If you like the fake L2s, then you should grab that fake Gatsby/shorty since that's the only one I've ever seen, & I look regularly. ?

Real Ligne 2 or fake? LINK

I pretty much am happy with any flame height except high. And with a few lighters handy, I have some difference in flame height.

 

[3rdguy]

Hah! What is useful are the flints and butane nozzle.

It did come with the nozzle!

 

[mso489]

A lot would go into making a passable knock-off. It must pay or it wouldn't get done.

 

[buckaroo]

Amazing how much they can get right (never held a fake in person), but they can't be bothered to mimic the serial #'s. Always wondered if there were any fake Shaman L2's out there and finally saw one a few weeks ago. Mine is currently being converted to a pipe burner.

 

[EA-6B]

Real Ligne 2 or fake? LINK

I'm certain that that's an authentic L2 Gatsby.