Several assessments see the bag clearly as a counterfeit; indications are the applied star, the foreign design, the deficient finishing as well as the absence of typical Montblanc embossings. Such imitations crop up regularly in online auctions. Buyers should immediately demand a reversal and, in case of dispute, use buyer protection as well as inform the brand piracy department of Montblanc; in extreme cases a criminal complaint is also possible. Experience shows that even the threat of further steps often leads to refund of the purchase price.