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Hi Parker lovers. I know this is something I should post on the giveaway section but I think the Parker section is more appropriate.

I have a Parker Duofold Pearl and Black from the 80's that needs a better home. It comes with original box and papers. I have been neglecting this pen for a while and it cries for someone that will love it and use it. I want it to find a good home since it belonged to my grandfather. The pen has a M nibs and it is in perfect condition.

If you are someone that has been crazy to own one and for some reason hasn't had the chance to get it, please send me a PM.

I am willing to give the pen for free, just take care of the shipping cost. I live in Mexico City, so take this in consideration. I have several pictures of the pen if you contact me.

Cheers!!

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Cardboard_tube got the pen!! I hope he will write wonderful words with it and it brings blessings to him.

I am excited that a pen bought in the US, used in Mexico, inherited by me, has found a home half way around the world!

Thanks to you all Parker fans!!

Hopefully he will pay it forward some day.

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I am at a loss for words...

 

The Parker Duofold was the most stylish pen sold in my hometown. When I was a boy we could only look at them in the glass cases and wonder, and now I need wonder no more!

 

I cannot begin to express my gratitude to Hector, I am too stunned.

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What an amazing story! This is an example of what makes FPN so great. Hector, you have brought honor to your grandfather.

 

Cardboard_Tube - use the pen in great health. I just returned to the USA from your beautiful country having spent four days in Auckland.

 

Regards to you both.

John

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What an amazing story! This is an example of what makes FPN so great. Hector, you have brought honor to your grandfather.

 

Cardboard_Tube - use the pen in great health. I just returned to the USA from your beautiful country having spent four days in Auckland.

 

Regards to you both.

John

 

Thanks for your kind words John.

 

The pen will be shipped tomorrow to its new owner. I hope it brings blessings to him. Just by giving it away, I feel blessed alredy.

 

I hope Cardboard_tube will show us from time to time how he is using the pen.

 

Cheers everyone!!

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Hector 67...what a generous thing to do. I have the same pen which I bought back then and it is a beautiful pen. I'm sure your Grandfather would be very happy that another fountain pen lover will be taking great care of it. Congrats to Cardboard_Tube for giving this beautiful pen a new home.

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Sadly I have had to decline the offer in the end. I couldn't afford the shipping. I just hope that Hector67 can find someone a bit more deserving as a recipient. And I apologise here for wasting Hector's time.

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What a stunning pen who ever gets it will have something truly special in there collection. Hats off to Hector for such a selfless act.

 

 

Sadly I have had to decline the offer in the end. I couldn't afford the shipping. I just hope that Hector67 can find someone a bit more deserving as a recipient. And I apologise here for wasting Hector's time.

 

That's a shame as it sounds like you would have truly appreciated it in your hands.

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I am happy to anounce that the Duofold has arrived safely at its new home in the UK. The new owner promissed me a life of care and pampering for the pen.

 

Thank you all for your kind words and interest.

 

Best Regards,

 

Hector

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Well, whoever is the mystery recipient I hope they really enjoy it. :)

 

Sorry for the mystery Cardboard... I decided to give the recipient the freedom to make it public or not. I am happy with the choice I made.

 

Best regards everyone

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First of all, thank you kindly for the giveaway, it is appreciated.

 

However, please no more giveaways in any other forum than the one specifically created for it, even if you think it is more appropriate. It just isn't.

There was a reason to create a forum especially for this type of things, and we would like to keep it that way. This way, a lot of people are denied the chance to get to know other types of pens, and in addition, we have special appointed moderators in the other forum to deal with possible incidents, just in case.

 

This topic will be moved to the appropriate forum as a result, even if its course has run, just so you are aware.

 

Anyway, thanks again for you kind offer, and we hope the recipient is very pleased with his new pen!

 

Warm regards, Wim

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