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Old 12-25-2010, 07:29 PM   #6
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Default Re: St. Dupont lighters and Ebay

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Originally Posted by Bill86 View Post
Some of these lighters right in the description is says guaranteed authentic. Although looking at the price, either these are VERY good deals or they are in fact not authentic. I've only held one ST. Dupont lighter before so I probably would not be a great judge.
Guaranteed authentic doesn't mean anything if the fake is good and the seller/vendor is shady, nor does it mean anything if the seller is clueless. Accidents happen, they could have been taken for a ride too.

Do you have a good relationship with a tobacconist that is familiar with the brand that can authenticate for you?

Otherwise, maybe there is a guide somewhere on the internet about how to spot fakes.

Finally, if you email ST Dupont once you have the lighter, they might be able to verify from photos.
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