Dramatic price increase on CS bespoke pens

[Carrie]

Brilliant, have you gone for another Dandy?

[Carrie]

I've got everything crossed now hoping that my pen can be done with a lever.

[Mary Burke]

I am checking to see if the LF is included within the sales price as I was under the impression the filling mechanism was c/c only. I will also be speaking with the UK in the morning as I too feel that it would be great if we can include this filling option.

 

 

As from May 1st, the bespoke price increased and this information was circulated to all retailers through several emails. Below are the *new* bespoke charges.

 

Model 58 GBP 595 / $1,030

 

Dandy GBP 630 / $1,055

 

Dinkie GBP 575 / $980

 

Duro GBP 680 / $1,155

 

The Spring Sales Event offers great savings however some materials finishes and special nib grade options are running low so please order early to avoid disappointment.

 

Kind regards,

 

Mary Burke

[Titivillus]

It's only the Bespoke Service that has seen a dramatic increase. Read my posts above for the reasoning and this quote from Mary Burke:

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Martin

 

Martin,

don't care what the excuses are for the price increase just interested in the price to see if I'm still in the market for a pen.

 

And I see that Mary actually answered my question, thanks mary!

 

 

K

Edited May 12, 2009 by Titivillus

[Rufus]

It's only the Bespoke Service that has seen a dramatic increase. Read my posts above for the reasoning and this quote from Mary Burke:

...

Martin

 

Martin,

don't care what the excuses are for the price increase just interested in the price to see if I'm still in the market for a pen.

 

And I see that Mary actually answered my question, thanks mary!

 

 

K

 

Those prices are MSRP; see my post above for what Richard Binder, an CS AD, has them listed for, which is 65%-75%, roughly of MSRP depending on the model.

 

[Titivillus]

It's only the Bespoke Service that has seen a dramatic increase. Read my posts above for the reasoning and this quote from Mary Burke:

...

Martin

 

Martin,

don't care what the excuses are for the price increase just interested in the price to see if I'm still in the market for a pen.

 

And I see that Mary actually answered my question, thanks mary!

 

 

K

 

Those prices are MSRP; see my post above for what Richard Binder, an CS AD, has them listed for, which is 65%-75%, roughly of MSRP depending on the model.

 

 

I stand corrected. Thank you as well for giving me the information I asked about!

 

 

K

[RedRob]

The only way I would consider buying a CS at the post May 1st prices would be if it was made out of some really nice Mazzucchelli cellulose nitrate, such as the marbled green used in the Nettuno Superba or one of the arcos used by Omas.

 

At these prices CS should look outside their acrylic repertoire. Casein was a nice start.

 

How about a cracked ice 58 made out of the Mazzucchelli/Omas wild celluloid?

[Deirdre]

The only way I would consider buying a CS at the post May 1st prices would be if it was made out of some really nice Mazzucchelli cellulose nitrate, such as the marbled green used in the Nettuno Superba or one of the arcos used by Omas.

Heck, I'd love a modern CS pen out of ANY nice celluloid.

[dandelion]

Yes, I might. I'll buy it as a graduation present to myself. After these purchases I will try not to buy another pen for the next six months. Unless I get a job worth celebrating. I'm enrolled to do research - not for academic purposes - for a company that needs an overview of the law within its field, during the summer, but that doesn't count. I must really go back to work on my essay. No exam, no money, no pens. Simple as that.

 

Brilliant, have you gone for another Dandy?

[Lefthander]

Deleted my negative comments. It's none of my business - everyone has to make a living.

Edited May 12, 2009 by Lefthander

[Mary Burke]

I am pleased to confirm that Conway Stewart are accepting Lever Fill mechanism requests for the Dandy and 58 Model as part of the Spring Sales Event.

 

Just in case you did not receive our newsletter giving details of the event, it can be viewed at the following link: http://mvburke.com/springsales.html

 

Kind regards,

 

Mary Burke

[QM2]

I am pleased to confirm that Conway Stewart are accepting Lever Fill mechanism requests for the Dandy and 58 Model as part of the Spring Sales Event.

 

Thank you! I have placed my order.

[Deirdre]

Wow, Mary. You keep pulling hat tricks like this off and we might start having to give offerings.

[Mary Burke]

Here are the new prices (not including S&H) posted by Richard Binder, a Conway Stewart AD:

 

Duro US$867

 

Dandy US$717

 

58 US$689

 

Dinkie US$689

 

I don't have a record of the old prices.

 

EDIT: If I remember correctly the price of the standard production models was increased by an average of US$100 in the latter part of 2008.

 

Hi,

 

To save any confusion here, the prices shown on Richard's site *are not* the new bespoke list prices which took effect as from May 1st. Below are the details of the Spring Sales Event together with the new bespoke price.

 

Model 58 Fountain Pen

Sales Price just £260.00 GBP / $440.00 USD per pen!

(Bespoke retail price £595 / $1,030)

Filling mechanism options: Converter Cartridge or Lever Fill

 

Dandy Fountain Pen

Sales Price just £260.00 GBP / $440.00 USD per pen!

Bespoke retail price £630 / $1,055)

Filling mechanism options: Converter Cartridge or Lever Fill

 

Dinkie Fountain Pen

Sales Price just £150.00 GBP / $250.00 USD per pen!

(Bespoke retail price £575 / $980)

Filling mechanism options: Converter Cartridge

 

Duro Fountain Pen

Sales Price just £260.00 GBP / $440.00 USD per pen!

(Bespoke retail price £680 / $1,155)

Filling mechanism options: Converter Cartridge

 

Kind regards,

 

Mary Burke

Conway Stewart

[QM2]

Mary,

 

Could you please explain what will happen once the sale is over in terms of the colour options? Will all the colours that are currently on sale be discontinued, and are there new colours being offered instead?

[reprieve]

I am pleased to confirm that Conway Stewart are accepting Lever Fill mechanism requests for the Dandy and 58 Model as part of the Spring Sales Event.

 

Just in case you did not receive our newsletter giving details of the event, it can be viewed at the following link: http://mvburke.com/springsales.html

 

Kind regards,

 

Mary Burke

 

This is fantastic news!

[Rufus]

Here are the new prices (not including S&H) posted by Richard Binder, a Conway Stewart AD:

 

Duro US$867

 

Dandy US$717

 

58 US$689

 

Dinkie US$689

 

I don't have a record of the old prices.

 

EDIT: If I remember correctly the price of the standard production models was increased by an average of US$100 in the latter part of 2008.

 

Hi,

 

To save any confusion here, the prices shown on Richard's site *are not* the new bespoke list prices which took effect as from May 1st. Below are the details of the Spring Sales Event together with the new bespoke price.

 

Model 58 Fountain Pen

Sales Price just £260.00 GBP / $440.00 USD per pen!

(Bespoke retail price £595 / $1,030)

Filling mechanism options: Converter Cartridge or Lever Fill

 

Dandy Fountain Pen

Sales Price just £260.00 GBP / $440.00 USD per pen!

Bespoke retail price £630 / $1,055)

Filling mechanism options: Converter Cartridge or Lever Fill

 

Dinkie Fountain Pen

Sales Price just £150.00 GBP / $250.00 USD per pen!

(Bespoke retail price £575 / $980)

Filling mechanism options: Converter Cartridge

 

Duro Fountain Pen

Sales Price just £260.00 GBP / $440.00 USD per pen!

(Bespoke retail price £680 / $1,155)

Filling mechanism options: Converter Cartridge

 

Kind regards,

 

Mary Burke

Conway Stewart

 

 

 

 

[Titivillus]

 

 

I guess the next question would be what are the standard prices for those 4 pens or are they only available as special order???

 

 

K

[Deirdre]

I guess the next question would be what are the standard prices for those 4 pens or are they only available as special order???

They're only available as special order.

[reprieve]

Mary, I just want to thank you for extending the bespoke spring sale and making lever-fillers available as part of that special offer. I am ordering two lever-filling Dandies (my first Conway Stewarts!) at a fantastic price--I otherwise would not be able to afford these pens. So thanks again.