Montblanc does not offer official B-grade goods; the pieces are therefore either originals or counterfeits. On the Greta Garbo described, everything points to an original; however, the pearl on the clip is from the factory not glued but firmly set. A glued pearl is therefore to be regarded as a subsequent repair by a craftsman and constitutes a defect; on a purchase declared as new this justifies a return. Collectors point out that even commercial powersellers often source their goods themselves via eBay and do not always have detailed knowledge, which is why complaint-worthy defects are by no means excluded. More reliable sources are collector shows or well-stocked specialist dealers.