The Fountain Pen Network > Large Purchase (literally)

johnboz

Nov 20 2007, 04:07 AM

Hello - So I just ran across this item and decided to take the plunge and purchase it. I never spend this much on pens (at least all at once

), but I do always ask myself, "if I saw this in person at an antique shop for this price, would I get it?". This time I said yes and, since it was just my birthday last week, decided to get myself a belated birthday present! What do you think? I hope the only reason this hadn't sold was because it was not up for auction.

Here's the link.

Here's a teaser photo:

jmkeuning

Nov 20 2007, 04:44 AM

I think it is super-cool!

Ann Finley

Nov 20 2007, 05:04 AM

Great to be able to give yourself a birthday present like that. Nice find!

Best, Ann

chanbidinh

Nov 20 2007, 02:26 PM

Hello Johnboz,

This is very nice. I think you made a very good purchase.

Have a good day.

Chanbidinh

Titivillus

Nov 20 2007, 02:41 PM

QUOTE(johnboz @ Nov 20 2007, 04:07 AM) [snapback]424337[/snapback]

Hello - So I just ran across this item and decided to take the plunge and purchase it. I never spend this much on pens (at least all at once

), but I do always ask myself, "if I saw this in person at an antique shop for this price, would I get it?". This time I said yes and, since it was just my birthday last week, decided to get myself a belated birthday present! What do you think? I hope the only reason this hadn't sold was because it was not up for auction.

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140116451050&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004" target="_blank">Here's the link.

Here's a teaser photo:

</a>

"Oh my god it's full of boxes" doing my best 2001 imitation

You seriously have a incredible deal I can see at least a few hundred in nibs just in the green boxes.

Congratulations and can we PM with preferences if you think of selling some of the spares

jmkeuning

Nov 20 2007, 02:49 PM

I thought all the boxes are empty...

Brian Anderson

Nov 20 2007, 04:05 PM

If there were nibs that would be a no-brainer, but Frankie clearly states just empty boxes. Nevertheless, that is still a nice deal on that case. Many suffer from the top images fading, and this one looks to be in pretty good shape.

I bought one from Frankie a couple of years ago and do enjoy it as wel. Nice to have and compact enough to fit under a counter, ledge, etc.

Happy early birthday!
Brian

EventHorizon

Nov 20 2007, 06:19 PM

SWEEEEETTT!!!

johnboz

Nov 21 2007, 01:40 AM

QUOTE(Tytyvyllus @ Nov 20 2007, 07:41 AM) [snapback]424646[/snapback]

"Oh my god it's full of boxes" doing my best 2001 imitation

You seriously have a incredible deal I can see at least a few hundred in nibs just in the green boxes.

Congratulations and can we PM with preferences if you think of selling some of the spares

Oh, if those boxes were full... but they're not. I can't imagine what it would feel like to run across a jewelry store or stationary shop that was closing and find all of this old stock just waiting to be taken home.