well yall, i used the german ebay site for the hell of it, and have been rewarded with a pelikan 400 NN from 1958. i got her for only 47 dollars. she looks to be in right pretty condition too
http://i22.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/f5/71/d2c5_1.JPG

Well, that's the one I had on my watchlist
Don't need another 400NN (except for any kind of broad nib) so I did not bid.

Pen has an oblique nib and is described as in good condition and working order. May have a little bit of discoloration (picture is not good enough to say for sure) but most of the vintage 400 or 400NN have some. If you like the oblique nib you will have a very nice pen.

Congratulation!

yeah, them old German obliques is nice. i dont really mind anything short of total color change, as do use my pens.

Nice buy! Looks like an excellent example.

One question, though. Are you in Germany or if not, how do you manage the Überweisung? This seems to be my problem unless the seller offers PayPal. It's a bit of a hassle from my banks here in the USA. IBAN, BIC codes and the surcharge often exceeds the price of your auction.

Just curious, thanks. Danke schön! --Doug

im in america. i just did a wire transfer, and that was free at Wachovia. shipping with the german post was just 5 euros.

sbullock, you're a stinker! I'm the guy you beat out! I hope it writes beautifully for you.

ah, sorry man, but best of luck on your next auction. i had no idea FPN was THAT world wide... small world i guess

In this case you may contact me.
If you paypal the money to me I can transfer it to the seller. Bank transfer within Germany is free ....

Had the same problem with a payment to Pam Brown - and every money wire transfer I could find was somewhat about 20 (!!!!) Euros

Congratulations on nabbing a nice 400nn, you will love the pen.

Thanks sbullock and piembi for your advice with the wire transfers! --Doug

A few from my collection:

nice man

Congratulation!

These birds tend to be social, as soon as the first one land at your home other are on their way to join it

Looks like a good buy to me.

Congratulations. I have to say that I only have brown striated ones BUT I think I am gonna go and get myself a green one now. Looks excellent at a good price.

For Eu residents: Überweisung is now (from January 2008) made easy in the Euro zone by the new SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) programme.

Basically I am now able to transfer money from my bank account via internet at zero cost in the whole Europe. Nice feature! However I reckon Paypal a better service for the prevention of fraud.

And, sbullock, welcome to the owners club! here's some pictures of my 400: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...showtopic=66233

Regards,

DougS, those vintage tortoise Pelikans are beautiful!
They are my favourite vintage Pels. And yes, these birds tend to be social - at least the ones I have

well, i found out where the surcharge went, now i have to send him $22 to cover it

sbullock, enjoy your new vintage Pel!

DougS, I'd love to know the types of vintage Pels in your picture. Beautiful photo, btw.

Thanks. The Pelikans are models 400 (1950-56) and 400NN (1956-65). The slightly longer 400NN can be recogized by the tapered cap and streamlined turning knob. I hastily took that shot after I got a stack of postcards from Leipzig, circa 1909. Stylish handwriting!

--Doug

(1) WOWIEZOWIE. Good buy... I should try out same. I'm always in the habit of trying out something first in "my store" since there I can at least hold the darn thing in my hand and write with it before buying it.

(2) I've never had any problems lately with Überweisungen. That's all been "normalized" and "certified" lately (mainly by German forces)...

'Ave ze nice dayo

Mike

A great pen, enjoy it in good health