[USMCsilver]

I was talking to a guy at work the other day who commented on my Rolex. He liked the watch, but is more into pens (go figure).

Anyway, I mentioned how I wouldn't mind owning a Mont Blanc, but I said I couldn't carry it like I did my good ole trusty Cross pen. I opened my wallet-checkbook-thing to show the Cross tucked away in the fold; I was under the impression that all Mont Blancs where quite robust -- he corrected me.

So, well, now, I'm kinda off to find a pen. I've had the Cross ($20) for many, many years and have never lost it, so I'd feel safe carrying a Mont Blanc in it's place.

The question -- are there fakes? I'm gonna look at eBay due to the fact that I really don't know where any ADs are around here. I just don't wanna get screwed in the process.