Which On-Line Retailers

[kaos]

As I live in an area where our local stores do not carry fountian pens, I am stuck with shopping on-line. I have found several on-line retailers, and would like to get recommendations on which are good to work with and reputable businesses.

 

I have also noted a huge variation in pricess between on-line retailers. While I would expect some variations, one on-line retailer prices seem almost too good to be true.

 

Any help from personal experience would be appreciated.

 

Dave

[jmkeuning]

Pam Braun has some great prices.

[purpledog]

As I live in an area where our local stores do not carry fountian pens, I am stuck with shopping on-line. I have found several on-line retailers, and would like to get recommendations on which are good to work with and reputable businesses.

 

I have also noted a huge variation in pricess between on-line retailers. While I would expect some variations, one on-line retailer prices seem almost too good to be true.

 

Any help from personal experience would be appreciated.

 

Dave

 

Maybe it would be better if you can let us know what types/brands of fountain pens you are looking at?

 

purpledog

 

[Rufus]

There's a current thread under "Writing Instruments" addressing this matter.

[dtrisgvex]

Penwa.com is very good too. i had excellent experience with Robin.

[CharlieB]

I have dealt with and had good experiences with...

Pam Braun

John Mottishaw

Kevin Cheng

Chuck Swisher

World Lux

Fountain Pen Hospital

Bertram's Inkwell

Fahrney's Pens

Pen Gallery

[akosiba]

JamesP at Pear Tree Pens is top notch.

 

I've also shopped online through Paradise Pens with good results.

[mehitabel]

Added to those listed above:

 

Todd Nussbaum at isellpens.com

Art Brown

 

 

 

[KingJoe]

Add Pendemonium to that list. Great people, great service, some exclusive Noodler's offerings, and Sam posts on FPN from time to time.

 

~~King

[cakibler]

Can't believe you all left out Dennis Bowden at Parkville Pen. My only source for Bexley pens. Dennis is above reproach and is great to work with.

 

His URL is www.parkvillepen.com

[tsk]

Pam Braun has some great prices.

 

I agree. Best prices I found anywhere and a pleasure to deal with.

[murph]

Pam Braun has some great prices.

 

I agree. Best prices I found anywhere and a pleasure to deal with.

 

Hi,

Unfortunately it doesn't look like they would sell outside the US judging by their payment methods. Am I correct in my assumption.

[devjeethensh]

Price wise nobody can beat Pam Braun of US and Pen Gallery of Malasia. You can also try melpens.com of Malasia. I believe apart from price all these are completely relaible . Richard Binder of US is an expert , he ckecks all pens and you can get some great customised nibs.

 

regards,

 

Devjeet.

[slied013]

Pam Braun has some great prices.

 

I agree. Best prices I found anywhere and a pleasure to deal with.

 

Hi,

Unfortunately it doesn't look like they would sell outside the US judging by their payment methods. Am I correct in my assumption.

 

Hi, I live in the Netherlands and have bought several pens at Pam and that was a very good experience. Quick and reliable, and great prices of course!

[flow]

From personal experience I am happy to recommend:

ISellPens.com - Todd Nussbaum provides excellent service and feedback, great product at a good price.

SwisherPens - Excellent service and feedback, great product at a good price. Wide range of products.

 

 

[AfterMyNap]

Pam Braun has some great prices.

 

Pam rocks! I just talked to her this morning, I got a Carene Royal Blue M for $106 out the door. It'll be here Monday.

 

I like Temecula Pens too and had a very positive transaction with ColoradoPens.

 

Anyone know anything about Red Fingerprint.com? There's an Aurora there calling my name...

[fishkiller]

has anbody gotten a pen from pensandwatches.com? they seem to have a good selection of vintage stuff, and i like how detailed the descriptions are. some feedback would be appreciated.

 

 

[POE]

ditto on James Partridge, Pendemonium, Art Brown & Isellpens.com

 

Great service across the board.

 

POE

[fierdog]

jetpens has a selection of Japanese pens that are very good. Great to deal with, good prices.

[Pengrump]

has anbody gotten a pen from pensandwatches.com? they seem to have a good selection of vintage stuff, and i like how detailed the descriptions are. some feedback would be appreciated.

 

He's been around since forever. I bought a BCHR Waterman 52 from his in the late 1990s. More recently (around 2005?) I bought a Cedar Blue Parker "51" with a flexible nib. Good prices, good pens, but always user grade, at least the ones I've seen. Doesn't bother me since I buy pens to write with.