Even if the photo shown depicts a real Montblanc, that says nothing about the goods actually sent; more problematic than crude counterfeits are today virtual offers (sellers with few ratings, prepayment, identical texts/pictures). Sensible safeguards are the express question about originality, the offer of cash payment on collection and the written authenticity guarantee. If the seller refuses collection and gives no clear authenticity assurance, a purchase at higher amounts is to be advised against.