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A 2013 Edison Group Buy?

Jimmy James

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2013 Edison Group Buy (non-binding)  

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  1. 1. Are you interested in buying an Edison group buy pen?

    • Yes, most definitely
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    • It would largely depend on the pen model and materials
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Could any of the other custom pen turners accomplish a group buy (Newton, Dr. Gortex, JEB, ...)? Nothing against Brian (I have 2 of his pens) but there's a LOT of under-recognized yet VERY talented pen turners in our midst.

"Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination."

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Could any of the other custom pen turners accomplish a group buy (Newton, Dr. Gortex, JEB, ...)? Nothing against Brian (I have 2 of his pens) but there's a LOT of under-recognized yet VERY talented pen turners in our midst.

I always figured, and could be completely wrong here, that they don't have the capability to "mass produce" pens like Brian does. They would still have to turn each individual pen on the lathe. I don't know if they would be willing to offer much of a discount.

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I can't speak for other turners, but for myself, a group buy, while okay by me, couldn't be discounted by much or I wouldn't be making any money on the deal. Plus the wait may be unbearable to those who participated. :P

 

Now, having said that, I am currently working on a large order for a club, but the discount was pretty small. I guess it just depends on what everybody is willing to pay, how long they're all willing to wait, and if they're all okay with small differences between each pen, as they're all hand shaped and finished.

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Ahhhh...just have a few more pots of coffee, Shawn.:ltcapd:

 

As far as I can tell, Shawn and the other less famous pen turners's prices are already quite low.

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"Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination."

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:roflmho:

I'm working on my first one right now. Glad I have the day off from school so I can try to catch up on some work. My valentine's date with my wonderful wife was yesterday, so I didn't get to play much. The Hobbit is MUCH better than LOTR, not as much walking, but it was still nearly 3 hours. Then dinner was expensive and blah - so I was disappointed in that. But the company was good. :)

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I look at this way -- we started one tradition last year, and I'm carrying through the idea to see if it will sustain. That's why Edison. I also happen to know they're set up to do this thing.

 

I am happy (delighted) to hear Shawn is entering this sort of phase in his turning career. My guess would be the ideal time to catch him would be summer, and I would not at all oppose the idea of a group buy. Depending on finances, I very well may join. Similar things go for the Goulets versus other vendors who are also very generous. Last year this time, we did an Edison/Goulet type of thing. This year, I'm stirring the pot trying to see if it can happen again.

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Depending on model, I would like to add another Edison to my collection.

"As the purse is emptied, the heart is filled." -- Victor Hugo

 

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What about Conid? Read some great things on the forum. Although I've never tried one, they sure look great.

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How about a Pelikan M800 tortoise group buy if that would bring the price down a bit.

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Sorry for getting in on this late. We are still recovering from the LA Pen Show.

 

We'll definitely do another group buy this year.

 

Timing will be sometime between now and the Chicago Show (May).

 

So for now, think late Winter/early Spring.

 

Pneumatic fillers and bulb fillers will not be out of the question. If we offered a more complex filling system such as these, we would probably also offer a cartridge/converter version as well....so there would be a more and less expensive option.

 

When it's time to start wrapping my brain around this, I'll start some threads/polls on preferred models, materials, etc.

 

Thanks!

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depending on the materials I would be interested

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I'd be willing to go in on a Edison this year, based on price and materials.

<p>Currently collection:<strong>Lamy Safari's</strong> x5, <strong>Lamy Al Star's</strong> x3, <strong>Lamy Studio's </strong>x2, A <strong>Lamy 2000</strong>, <strong>Kaweco Sports/AL Sports</strong> x7, <strong>Noodlers pens (Konrad and Ahab)</strong> x10, <strong>Noodlers Konrad Ebonite</strong> x2, <strong>Hero 616</strong> x10, <strong>Reform 1745</strong> x10, <strong>Sailor 1911m</strong> x2, <strong>Sailor 1911 Realo</strong> x3, <strong>Sailor Pro Gear Realo</strong> x2, <strong>Sailor Pro Gear Imperial Black</strong>, <strong>Sailor 1911 Sterling Silver</strong>, <strong>Visconti Opera Club Cherry Juice</strong> (M <span>Dreamtouch</span> Nib), <strong>Visconti Opera Elements </strong>x3 (Amber and Black with M <span>Dreamtouch</span> Nib, Blue with M Gold Nib), <strong>Visconti Homo Sapiens Steel Age Maxi</strong>, <strong>Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age</strong>, <strong>Montblanc 146 Le Grande</strong>... Plus I am sure I have forgotten some.

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Well, I'm thrilled beyond belief. It is my belief based on a very short email from Brian and his post above he has something really special in mind. I can't wait to see what he comes up with and will now very happily exit, awaiting what will come next. That will be Brian starting up some new thread and taking it from here, just like he did for the buy last year.

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Sorry for getting in on this late. We are still recovering from the LA Pen Show.

 

We'll definitely do another group buy this year.

 

Timing will be sometime between now and the Chicago Show (May).

 

So for now, think late Winter/early Spring.

 

Pneumatic fillers and bulb fillers will not be out of the question. If we offered a more complex filling system such as these, we would probably also offer a cartridge/converter version as well....so there would be a more and less expensive option.

 

When it's time to start wrapping my brain around this, I'll start some threads/polls on preferred models, materials, etc.

 

Thanks!

 

Excellent... I'm already mentally siphoning off part of my tax rebate.

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