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Not sure if this is the right place to post but here goes: I recently ordered a new Lamy Vista online and finally received it today. But when I was examining the pen, I noticed that the feed had a bluish tinge to it. Sure enough, when I tried to flush the pen, blue ink came out! Still flushing as of right now and still getting bluish water coming out. And this was supposed to be a brand new pen from a reputable online dealer.

 

The rest of the pen looks pretty much new except for some faint scratches on the inside of the cap (presumably from people trying the pen). Am I just nitpicking or should I be justifiably annoyed?

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:) Lamy tests their pens before sending them out with of course, their blue ink! :D You're good to go, Gojira!

 

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Thanks! I just got a little annoyed thinking that the seller may have just given me a display pen knowing that it's unlikely that I'll be bothered much. Anyway, the Vista also came together with a Pelikan M205 demo so I'm pretty much ecstatic today.

 

Now my next problem would be whether I'd dare ink either pen with a purple ink....

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Hi,

 

Personally I wouldn't (well probably the Vista as it is comparatively cheap), I certainly wouldn't risk any ink that might stain the Pelikan.

 

Whatever you decide though, enjoy your pens.

 

Andy

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I'm thinking that I can get away with some minor staining on the new Pelikan demo since it's blue....but then again, I'd probably end up inking it with Waterman Florida Blue....

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Definitely not my week...just contacted an ebay seller regarding a pen I bought that was paid for 5 weeks ago. Apparently they only shipped it out last Thursday! SIGH!

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:) I love Waterman Florida Blue. Not so fond of the colour it dries to though (too light for my tastes), so I mix it with Waterman Purple. ;)

 

Aww... that's lame! I'm always so anxious for a pen to come... I can't believe you were so patient! O_O

 

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On average, it takes around 2 weeks for most registered airmail to reach me, regardless of their country of origin. However, lately this is lengthened into about 3 to 4 weeks, possibly due to the approaching Christmas season. I would prefer most of my purchases to be shipped via EMS IF the shipping charges were more reasonable.

 

Yeah, the extended waiting period has traumatised me so much that I've gone and bought myself several more pens...and they're all coming via airmail...AARGH!

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