What you can acutally get from Aliexpress with a bit of research (no live links)

[DreadPirateRobert]

ditto on the guitars. I told them EVERYTHING I wanted. Ebony fretboard, correctly routed cavities, correct stamping on the headstock and even the serial number I wanted! Manka Ivy international was the stop, I think they've closed down since then, but I still have a Gibson custom shop that I play every now and then, thanks to them!

I bought a pair of Ray Bans from Aliexpress for fun. $25 shipped, took one week to arrive, and they are absolutely identical to genuines. The detail for the money is unbelievable, right down to the lens markings, box, case, and papers.

I've also bought several guitars from there as well, made to my requests at no additional charge. They all needed a bit of setup work, but the bang for the buck was again incredible.

 

[stxtf]

ditto on the guitars. I told them EVERYTHING I wanted. Ebony fretboard, correctly routed cavities, correct stamping on the headstock and even the serial number I wanted! Manka Ivy international was the stop, I think they've closed down since then, but I still have a Gibson custom shop that I play every now and then, thanks to them!

Same here. My own logo, body thickness, bounded frets, color combos, etc. There were some issues with each of them but if you know what you're doing, they're all easy fixes/adjustments.

 

[DreadPirateRobert]

Yeah, I think I paid maybe $350 for it? I think it's only a quarter lb off a real Gibsons weight too


Sent from two cans strung together

 

[radouz]

But for$38 it is probably better than aSoki or a Bagelsport.

Do you like Suede? Thumbs up for your nick.

 

[Ruski91]

Got 3 pens today (2 mb and 1 unbranded) and 2 pairs of baby shoes for my 5 month old kiddo. Will update with pics as soon as I get a chance. Quality on the pens is freakin awesom. Great weight to them and they feel quite nice in the hand.

 

[shamcat]

Was on the verge of getting a 75 longines dress rep but pulled out, a lot of garbage is on there my friends

 

[darkstar2k77]

Looks like I apparently purchased my 3rd AE watch MTM (Ploprof v1.5 21j ). It has hit my local PO already so pics are coming Monday.

Any pics for the ploprof? I'm thinking of getting one from AE

 

[Ruski91]

As promised - pics of the pens and baby shoes. I am very happy with them.

 

[minty007]

Thx for the pics. I think I have this pen coming as well. Does it use cartridges (and did any come with), or does it instead have a converter to draw from a bottle?

As promised - pics of the pens and baby shoes. I am very happy with them.

 

[Ruski91]

I believe its a converter. I will take a pic and upload it. Give me a few minutes. (Any pointers on how it works would be greatly appreciated )

 

[Ruski91]

 

[minty007]

Thanks man - it's a piston-style converter, which is used to draw ink from a bottle. The process is pretty straightforward. Keep the converter in the pen as you have it photographed. Rotate the end counter-clockwise to lower the piston. Submerge the nib in the ink bottle and rotate the end clockwise to raise the piston and draw the ink into the pen. You may need to do it a couple of times to purge the air. The nice thing about these systems is they hold more ink than typical cartridges, requiring fewer refills.

 

[Ruski91]

Nice! I just hope that the seals are good and there will be no leakage. Now i have to go and find some ink for myself lol. Actually i think my wife may have some at home.

But im telling you Minty, this thing is pure class. The material it is made of is awesome. You are definitely going to enjoy it.

 

[Thrasher]

Wow this looks like it could be some fun!!!!!!

 

[minty007]

Wow this looks like it could be some fun!!!!!!

As if any of us needed yet another reason to open our wallets...

 

[Thrasher]

On Thursday I'm going to start hunting EXP 2s, I have a BP and a NOOB , I want to compare!!!!

 

[If you see Kay]

I recently purchased several things from ae. No watch stuff though. Bought some designer eyeglasses. I plan on popping out the lenses and putting in prescription ones. Also bought a wallet and some bike gear. All told about ten items in a week. Will update with pics.

 

[If you see Kay]

Those MB fountain pens are of the Starwalker lineup. The gen does take a converter or cartridge like the rep but the rep's nib is different than the gen. Very different.

 

[minty007]

Different nib design, construction, finish or functionality?

Sent from my CONTROL shoe phone inside the Cone of Silence

 

[yodog]

I purchased some Tom Ford sunglasses... awaiting package anyday now... reviews say they are of amazing quality. Even the case is like suede covered.