Parker pens are currently the most widely sold international brand writing instruments with the longest product line on the market. It is also the target of active imitation by counterfeiters. Since the counterfeiting technology of today's counterfeiters is also developing together with the anti-counterfeiting technology of genuine products, it cannot be directly distinguished simply by relying on some simple identification techniques.
Generally, there are the following ways to distinguish authenticity:
First: look at qualifications. When choosing Parker brand products, be sure to purchase them from a regular Parker authorized dealer. Only in this way can your legitimate rights and interests be protected. However, with the continuous development of computer technology, many counterfeiters are also deliberately trying to improve their qualifications. Therefore, I would like to remind you that you must read clearly the authorization certificate, corporate qualifications, the contract seal stamped when the contract was signed, and whether all unit names are consistent. If necessary, you can call Shanghai Parker Pen Company to check the authenticity of the relevant authorization. Get a consultation.
Second: look at the material. No matter how dedicated the counterfeiter is, he will not use real money to make a replica. Especially higher-end products are more prominent. (This point is introduced in the case below). Parker Pen’s commitment to customers is to make the best pens in the world. This is not nonsense. Take an ordinary domestic V88 as an example. The metal parts on the pen body are basically imported, because domestic metal manufacturers provide them. The accessories cannot match the "lifetime warranty" slogan proposed by Parker in terms of strength, toughness, and craftsmanship.
Third: look at the price. Parker's Pure Black Liya ink pen, which has a uniform retail price of 1,880 yuan, can be easily obtained in some wholesale markets for less than 100 yuan. If you buy Parker pens in bulk and they put 1 counterfeit product in 10 genuine pens, the overall price quoted by the unscrupulous merchant will be 20 lower than that of the officially authorized merchant. Give gifts and face, don't lose big for small things.
In order to make it easier for everyone to purchase genuine Parker products, we have specially edited authenticity comparison pictures for reference.
The following is a comparison of authenticity identification pictures of Parker Sonnet pens.
Genuine Parker Sonnet series
The left is a fake Parker label, and the right Genuine Parker Label
This fake tag is very well made and there are almost no flaws. However, there is still a slight difference in material color.
Comparison of the overall appearance, the left is fake and the right is real.
Another fake Parker Sonnet
The fake cap engraving is rough and the handwriting is not smooth enough.
The engraving on the cap of the genuine pen is delicate and smooth.
The other fake pen has engraving on the cap. If you look carefully, the lines of the Parker trademark are not clear.
Fake Sonnet nibs
Comparing the real and fake Sonnet nibs, you can easily see that the workmanship of the fake ones is much worse than the real ones. Fake on the top and real on the bottom
After using it for a period of time, the fake electroplating layer will fall off, which is terrible.
Comparison of real and fake pen feeds. The first one on the left is fake and the two on the right are real. You can see that the fins of the fake pen feed are thicker.
The fake pen tip is made of steel and can be picked up with a magnet.
The plating on the tip of the fake pen fell off.