Ron Zorn's Current Repair Turnround Time?

[polaris]

I am considering sending a couple of pens through to Ron Zorn for repair.

 

From past experience my other pens sent for restoration having taken considerably longer than the quoted turnround time on Ron's website. I am aware the current stated turnround time is currently 16 weeks... Is this a realistic estimate? Or from other members experince is it taking longer to receive pens back from repair/restoration?

Any advice or thoughts would be welcomed.

 

Thanks

[Ron Z]

At the moment we're estimating at least 20 weeks when contacted about repairs. The recent renovations to our old house and the move have set me way behind. Because many of the repairs that I do are difficult and time consuming, it's difficult to give an accurate estimate of turn around.

[Christopher Godfrey]

Polaris, Ron and his wife are very good communicators, mind, so don't worry too much about that.

[DrCodfish]

Send the blame my way if things take longer than you like. Ron mentions that ".. many of the repairs that I do are difficult and time consuming ..." and I am one of the parties guilty of sending these types of 'projects' to Ron. In fact it might be fair to say that the last pen I sent him is less a repair job than a case of forensic pen anthropology: A case of bits and pieces of celluloid, plastic, and rubber flying loose formation around a very nice vintage Parker nib. Sometimes if you want the best there is a premium to be paid, it may be $$$ or it may be time.

[Sasha Royale]

I like the reputation that Ron has among FPN members. "Repair" is a very general term.

In addition to "clean and snap", he performs surgery. Be very specific in your email inquiry

to Robin. She is a thoughtful and conscientious communicator.

[Ghost Plane]

I'm guilty of skewing the time as well. Just sent him two that were put away wet in 1962 after a funeral & only found this year after all that time in a non-climate-controlled shed. Crumbling would be a polite word for their condition.

[EBUCKTHORN]

I had the good fortune to spend some time with Ron and Robyn during a recent trip they made back to their previous residence of Syracuse. They were extremely knowledgeable regarding an accumulation of pens I have and they were very gracious and amazingly generous with their time during a hectic visit. I was mightily impressed and am very appreciative!