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Possible Fake ST Dupont X-Tend

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Old 10-30-2008, 04:33 PM   #1
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Possible Fake ST Dupont X-Tend
My sister bought me an ST Dupont X-Tend lighter recently as a gift. I believe that the lighter might be a counterfeit.

She purchased the lighter online from a smoke shop in Florida. I will withhold the name of the smoke shop for now. They claim they are an authorized ST Dupont dealer but I do not see their name or anyone in their city listed as an ST Dupont dealer on the ST Dupont website.

On the ignition switch there is a very small label on the back side that says "CHINA".

It is my understanding that ST Dupont lighters are all made in France. Why would this lighter be stamped China?

FYI the lighter cost $139.95.
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Old 10-30-2008, 04:39 PM   #2
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My sister bought me an ST Dupont X-Tend lighter recently as a gift. I believe that the lighter might be a counterfeit.

She purchased the lighter online from a smoke shop in Florida. I will withhold the name of the smoke shop for now. They claim they are an authorized ST Dupont dealer but I do not see their name or anyone in their city listed as an ST Dupont dealer on the ST Dupont website.

On the ignition switch there is a very small label on the back side that says "CHINA".

It is my understanding that ST Dupont lighters are all made in France. Why would this lighter be stamped China?

FYI the lighter cost $139.95.
If it says "China", it is definitely a fake. Call the store and get your money back. If not, call Dupont and report the store. People on Ebay have been prosecuted for selling fake Duponts. You will notice that many items have been removed, for this reason.
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Old 10-31-2008, 08:03 AM   #3
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FYI - Authentic ST Duponts are made in France

I hope this helps

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Old 10-31-2008, 09:31 AM   #4
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I have sent an email to both the distrubutor in the US, Lotus MJYX in Warwick, RI and ST Dupont in France. Hopefully someone from ST Dupont will respond with a concrete answer. I do not live far from Warwick, RI so if I don't hear anything I may go down there in person.

If it is a fake the only thing giving it away is the CHINA sticker. The function and every else about the lighter is flawless. I like this a lot better than my Xikar lighter or my Lotus table top lighter.
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Old 11-04-2008, 03:28 PM   #5
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I have one bought from Payless Cigars in New Orleans, LA that also has the black china sticker. I am curious to see how this resolves...
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Old 11-04-2008, 03:59 PM   #6
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Re: Possible Fake ST Dupont X-Tend
I thought X-Tend series of lighters were not made in France?

I know traditionally, most ST Dupont stuff is. Some ST Dupont merchandise is not even made by them like neck ties, shirts, etc...

Good luck and keep us posted.
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Old 11-04-2008, 04:18 PM   #7
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Re: Possible Fake ST Dupont X-Tend
My XTend has a sticker on the bottom. ST Dupont in script, made in France underneath.

BTW....I paid less than $100 on sale, brand new, from a well known and respected stateside vendor.
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Old 11-04-2008, 05:29 PM   #8
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My X-Tend has ST Dupont in script the word Paris under that at the end of Dupont in very small font and made in France below that. It appears to be engraved into the lighter. No sticker.

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Yep, exactly the same here...I guess yer eyes are better than mine. Happens when you get old.
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I do believe that I had heard this year or late last year that the X-tends were going to be produced in a new factory in China, couldn't swear to it though.
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Yep, exactly the same here...I guess yer eyes are better than mine. Happens when you get old.
I wish. I had to use a hand held magnifier to read mine.
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Mine does not say Made in France, it just says ST Dupont.

Neither ST DUpont in France or their distributor in Warwick, RI have responded to my email inquiries. I live close to Warwick. I may need to take a ride there.

So far I am not impressed by their customer service.
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Old 11-04-2008, 08:25 PM   #13
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I thought X-Tend series of lighters were not made in France?

I know traditionally, most ST Dupont stuff is. Some ST Dupont merchandise is not even made by them like neck ties, shirts, etc...

Good luck and keep us posted.

I have several ST Dupont lighters including 2 Xtends from reputable dealers and they all say "Made in France".

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Old 11-05-2008, 07:31 PM   #14
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Re: Possible Fake ST Dupont X-Tend
The new Xtends (mini/maxi-jets) are made in China. They do not have any markings on the bottom. Instead, 'S.T. Dupont' is engraved on the side ignition.

The old Xtends were made in France and say so on the bottom (like most of you have pictured).

On the ignition switch there is a very small label on the back side that says "CHINA". legit, your lighter is not a fake
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Old 11-07-2008, 07:40 AM   #15
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Thank you. It is too bad they are made in China now though.
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