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When Did Cross Stop Production Of Fp And Bp Pens In Rhode Island?

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I am looking at eBay trying to buy a couple of Cross fountain pens and a couple of ballpoints to give as gifts this Christmas. The intended recipients of the gifts have said that they would like to get American-made pens. So, I have been looking at eBay. Now, when did Cross move production of its pens overseas? I would then try to buy FPs and BPs from before that date. Please let me know. Thanks in advance.

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I think it was in the mid to late 2000s when they wound down all production in Lincoln. I would estimate 8 years or so. It's hard to pinpoint exactly because even though they had torn down the factory, there was some assembly being done from remaining parts.

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Thanks, Ron and bIINK.

Ron- if it was for myself, I would have purchased Howard's pr Brian's pens. But, these 2 relatives have specifically asked for pens made by Cross. Well, I will just have to look for pens on eBay and hopefully will find a couple of FPs and a couple of BPs.

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Years go.

 

Buy your friends Bexley or Edison. Made in the USA.

How about Fisher Space Pens, for ballpoints? Aren't they all made in the USA (Nevada)? I really like my Fisher AG-7. It's solid, well-made, and the Fisher ballpoint cartridges are always smooth writers.

BTW, Edison and Bexley nibs are made in Germany so the pens are not 100% USA-made.

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