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Poor sales/unprofitable - would it not usually just result in a price increase?

Regulations changes - can't really argue with it.

 

Well I do hope they are going to repackage it. I quite liked the ink

 

Not always, price increase works if the price increase is not compromised by a further decline in sales.

The best way to increase profitability is to introduce a "premium" product with a perceived higher quality image and silently discontinue the standard one.

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Hi,

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Pelikan Blue-Black includes an ingredient not listed in the US TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act). ...

S1

 

I agree, it does not mean that it is toxic, but in order to have the ingredient listed, a petition needs to be filed, and this requires an investment that must be paid back in sales.

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Hi,

 

In addition, and to clarify:

 

  • Pelikan 4001 Blue Black is still being produced.

Bye,

S1

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I've had an e-mail from a Pelikan Sales Representative UK & Ireland confirming that:

"I have been in contact with my production colleagues in Hanover. They

have informed me that 4001 Blue-black ink is only to be discontinued in

the US market due to a low market need.

 

Production will continue and the product will still be available in the

UK and Europe."

 

Although I've only been using 4001 Blue-Black for a few months it really is the best ink for my purposes, so I'm pretty relieved.

The Good Captain

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How does all of this effect Cross BB? Isn't that made by Pelikan?

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Although I've only been using 4001 Blue-Black for a few months it really is the best ink for my purposes, so I'm pretty relieved.

 

Me too. Although I use it only in one of my pens, I'd like to keep it dedicated to this ink.

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I bet that Pelikan is discontinuing "blue-black" and plans to market "midnight-blue", an identical ink with a higher-priced name, just like Mont Blanc. :rolleyes:

 

I don't know the reason why Pelikan did this any more than I know why Montblanc changed names for their inks.

 

However, Pelikan has never seemed like the kind of company to me that would play games like that.

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Quite flabergasted......

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Hi,

 

I was informed by Pelikan Germany that the reason is what I indicated above in Post #40; restated:

  • Pelikan 4001 Blue Black is no longer being imported into the USA due to US TSCA Regulations.

The person who responded to my query did not mention sale volumes. IMHO the rationale is moot.

 

I included the link to this Topic in my query, so Pelikan may respond (officially) at will if they are so inclined.

 

Bye,

S1

 

(I shall politely back away from this Topic - I have ink bottle cap liners to examine and describe!)

The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.

 

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GRRR! I've got a couple of pens that just live on the stuff!

 

:gaah: :gaah: :gaah: :gaah:

 

It's like Toyota not making trucks anymore!

 

:gaah:

 

Fortunately Toyota is still making trucks...

 

 

For now...

 

 

My world is coming apart..... :wacko:

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Darn...I just recently got this ink and really like it. Guess I'll have to go fetch an extra bottle or two!

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Currently inked: Parker 51/Quink Blue-Black; TWSBI 580 1.1mm/Noodler's Black Swan in Australian Roses.

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Well, here, in BA, is IMPOSSIBLE to obtain Pelikan Blue Black ( the sellers have only Black and Blue :headsmack: )

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Ok, just got back from the store with an extra bottle. I should be OK for a good while now!

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Currently inked: Parker 51/Quink Blue-Black; TWSBI 580 1.1mm/Noodler's Black Swan in Australian Roses.

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Next thing Parker will quit making Quink Blue black! AARGG!

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I've had an e-mail from a Pelikan Sales Representative UK & Ireland confirming that:

"I have been in contact with my production colleagues in Hanover. They

have informed me that 4001 Blue-black ink is only to be discontinued in

the US market due to a low market need.

 

Production will continue and the product will still be available in the

UK and Europe."

 

Although I've only been using 4001 Blue-Black for a few months it really is the best ink for my purposes, so I'm pretty relieved.

 

HOORAY!!!!!!! Blueblack will survive in Europe

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"Warning: This well-established product contains a substance recently identified by the State of California as either a possible carcinogen, a possible catalyst for the election of questionably-qualified politicians, or a possible catalyst for an irritating over-dependence on the word 'dude', and we aren't going to reformulate it just for you, you long-haired granola-eating freaks. Sincerely yours, Deutschland."

 

I have no evidence for this, but it wouldn't be the first time California ruined something good for the rest of the country... :)

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Every time I think I've found my favorite ink...

 

 

No more favorite inks for you! From now on, just LIKE them.

 

 

Oh, never mind. Just read the rest of the thread, and Pelikan will still make the ink; it will just be harder for people living in the U.S. to get it. I suppose that's fair play.

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