How'd I Do? Waterman Taperite Crusader

[Gorpy]

How did I do on my first Waterman, vintage, gold nib(killed three birds with one stone) pen? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterman-Taperite-Crusader-Demi-Black-Stainless-Steel-Cap-Fountain-Pen-1940s-/371250629973? I wanted to keep it safe, so I went for a VERY reputable buyer and one that's repaired and in good shape. I can't help, but think I paid a bit more than it should have cost, (this is my first pen over $50 after all) I see people that say they pay mere $40 and then repair them themselves(I'm a lazy boy ). *Personally, at the end of the day, I feel like it was worth it for buying something that hit three major targets.

 

*This sentence makes my entire post obsolete.

 

P.S. I will do a review of it when I get it and when I get a chance. It'll also be my first review! Geez, it's a pen of firsts huh?(except it's not my first fountain pen.)

Edited February 21, 2015 by Gorpy

[ink-syringe]

good price for a classic pen & from a known reputable dealer. i'd say you did fine. I love the those pens. I have the budget version (the Waterman Leader, a school pen bit mine is a stub) and it is surprisingly good and I paid nearly what you did so I think you did great.

[pajaro]

I paid two dollars for mine a couple of years ago. Gray with gold tone cap. I resacced it and it writes a nice extra fine unless I flex it.

[cellmatrix]

its a pretty good price for a great pen. I love those crusaders, the ones with the open nib are great too, and sometimes those have a lot of flex. The only problem with these pens is that sometimes the caps become a little loose.

[tryphon]

These are great user pens. I used a similar-vintage Waterman's for years: it was a delightful pen. Crusaders can be found for less, but often suffer from corrosion of the cap and are also very hard to resac, because the section is often cemented to the barrel. You bought from a well known seller who has a deservedly excellent reputation. You did fine and I am sure you will enjoy your new pen.