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Filcao - Anyone Know What Happened To The Site?

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Hi guys! I'm wondering if anyone knows what might be going on with niche brand filcao (also spelled f.i.l.c.a.o.)? It's just that when I try their site I get a Can't Find Server notice, it's Down For Everyone Not Just Me, and it doesn't show up on google etc searches at all (I only get the notice when I type the URL directly).

 

The weird thing is they were there as recently as Oct. 6 when I wrote them about a filcao kika I got off the 'bay - I used their site to get their email address and browsed their collection extensively, zero problems. They didn't reply to my email, but I wasn't worried because I didn't know if that's usual for them or not since it's the first time I'm contacting them. Besides, tiny artisanal brand, non-urgent question...not really a setup to expect lightning fast replies, you know?

 

Just to be clear, in case anyone from filcao is reading this, this isn't a whinefest, I'm not banging on about service or anything. I bought the pen from an ebay seller with few expectations since it's second hand (or third or fourth for all I know!). I'm just asking because I REALLY hope filcao are ok and haven't vanished, they are a great little company who were never afraid to make weird pens and sell them for a non-stupid price too ;) So I hope they're still live and kicking just experiencing website issues :)

I'm not affiliated with ANY of the brands/retailers/shops/ebay sellers/whatever I mention or recommend. If that ever changes, I will let you know :)

 

Looking for a cheap Pilot VP/Capless - willing to put up with lots of cosmetic damage.

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It's two days later and I just checked, same situation. Getting rather worried now! I'd really appreciate any news if anyone's got it :-)

I'm not affiliated with ANY of the brands/retailers/shops/ebay sellers/whatever I mention or recommend. If that ever changes, I will let you know :)

 

Looking for a cheap Pilot VP/Capless - willing to put up with lots of cosmetic damage.

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I looked up their ownership in Settimo, Italy. You might try their email filcao@tiscalinet.it

 

If you don't write in Italian, you can write in English and add a Google translate paragraph, though Google Translate is sometimes very wonky in translating. Not everyone in Italy is completely fluent in English. I tend to speak Italian when I'm there, by necessity.

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