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Is anyone buying the M805 clear demonstrator when it is released in April 2015? If so, which one are they considering: the plain one or the engraved version?

 

I'm considering one and can't decide which version to get, if any. It seems, from reading around, that the engraved versions are more collectable.

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Is anyone buying the M805 clear demonstrator when it is released in April 2015? If so, which one are they considering: the plain one or the engraved version?

 

I'm considering one and can't decide which version to get, if any. It seems, from reading around, that the engraved versions are more collectable.

I am not going to buy the M805 demonstrator as I have the M800 engraved version that I bought from the London Pen Show in 2008. Having seen both versions of the M800 I would go for the engraved version of the M805. In the end, however, it is up to you. Both are great pens.

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I've got the engraved 800, and at the time I wished it had been silver trim. Now that my wish is coming true, I'm going for the engraved one. Be warned - the engraved one only come with F & M nibs, while the plain one come with F/M/B options.

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I think it cuts both ways. Those who fall on either side of the fence seem to feel strongly that their preference is 'better' and dislike the other option. If I were in the market I'd buy the engraved version just because I think demos are kind of quiriky and the engraved units take that a bit further. Seems others find it a distraction. As a data point w/o any statistical validation, it seems I see fewer engraved versions on the secondary market, and they appear to command a slight premium compared to the 'naked' models. Draw your own conclusions vis a vis collectability.

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To me the engraved one just has something about it that the plain one doesn't. There are lots of clear demos in the world but the engraving adds a nice touch of uniqueness. I'm not purchasing the demo as I'm favoring the Stresemann this year but if I were, engraved all the way. No wrong answer though as both are likely to be great pens.

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I probably won't be getting it but if I suddenly decide to get it, it'll definitely be the engraved one.

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  • 2 weeks later...

pre ordered the engraved. just got an email that instead of a mid April release I am now looking at a mid May release.

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pre ordered the engraved. just got an email that instead of a mid April release I am now looking at a mid May release.

That's a bit disappointing. Did you order from Pelikanpens in the UK? I was considering pre-ordering with them.

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Maybe the engraved ... I like the play of light in the clear acrylic engraving and stamping on my Aurora Demo

 

But at the price, and since I just got the Stresemann, I'll pass with a heavy heart ...

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  • 11 months later...

I got both, I'd say the engraved is MUCH nicer. Has a space man/ astronaught look to it. Is also much more expensive now though...

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I don't think the 'engraved' is even engraved, just the words stamped on. Oh well, still looks awesome.

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