Two Questions On 800 Series Pelican

[Bklyn]

Hi all:

 

I am a bit new here so I am hoping I can get some insight.

 

Question One:

 

Just got back from Paradise Pen and priced out an M800 for about $750.00 Perhaps fair but still a bit of money.

 

I happend to be on eBay and saw this ad for M800 for $379.00

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pelikan-fountain-pen-M800-M-800-in-Black-Black-Green-or-Blue-Black-/160797969600?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25704e4cc0

 

This price seems very good. Is it too good to be true? Any insights into this seller?

 

Question Two:

 

I have a friend who might sell me an M800 nib for $100.00 that is used but in great condition. Is there a pen out there that I can buy, perhaps a simple black acrylic that will take the nib housing of the M 800 and I can just use a converter? If I do this, I will have the benefit of a Pelikan in terms of the nib and not have to spend a ton of money? Any ideas greatly appreciated.

[Z-Tab]

U.S. retail prices for new Pelikans are much, much higher than prices charged almost anywhere else. I have never bought from that ebay seller, but I understand them to be well known and respected. You should be totally safe buying from them.

 

There are some pens designed to take the M800 unit, but the ones that I know of are eyedroppers. I don't think a converter would work with an M800 unit without some kind of complicated workaround.

[Bklyn]

U.S. retail prices for new Pelikans are much, much higher than prices charged almost anywhere else. I have never bought from that ebay seller, but I understand them to be well known and respected. You should be totally safe buying from them.

 

There are some pens designed to take the M800 unit, but the ones that I know of are eyedroppers. I don't think a converter would work with an M800 unit without some kind of complicated workaround.

Thank you so much for your reply. I am more than open to an eyedropper.

[Bemo]

I've bought a couple pens from Rolf and he has an excellent reputation (I believe I bought my M600 and the Cafe'). He provides excellent service and includes Gummy Bears in the order!

 

I'm sure others will be along shortly to give feedback.

[Matlock]

I've bought a couple pens from Rolf and he has an excellent reputation (I believe I bought my M600 and the Cafe'). He provides excellent service and includes Gummy Bears in the order!

 

I'm sure others will be along shortly to give feedback.

I, too, have dealt with Rolf. Excellent every time. The Gummy Bears don't seem to last very long .

[hari317]

Hi all:

 

I am a bit new here so I am hoping I can get some insight.

 

Question One:

 

I have a friend who might sell me an M800 nib for $100.00 that is used but in great condition. Is there a pen out there that I can buy, perhaps a simple black acrylic that will take the nib housing of the M 800 and I can just use a converter? If I do this, I will have the benefit of a Pelikan in terms of the nib and not have to spend a ton of money? Any ideas greatly appreciated.

 

 

Thank you so much for your reply. I am more than open to an eyedropper.

 

I have some pens that take M800 nib units and fill with an eyedropper:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/classifieds/item/32001-deccan-advocate-for-m800-nib-units/

 

Having said that, Rolf is an excellent source, also look at martiniauctions.com for M800s.

[Pelikan Vera]

Hi all:

 

I am a bit new here so I am hoping I can get some insight.

 

Question One:

 

Just got back from Paradise Pen and priced out an M800 for about $750.00 Perhaps fair but still a bit of money.

 

I happend to be on eBay and saw this ad for M800 for $379.00

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pelikan-fountain-pen-M800-M-800-in-Black-Black-Green-or-Blue-Black-/160797969600?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25704e4cc0

 

This price seems very good. Is it too good to be true? Any insights into this seller?

 

Question Two:

 

I have a friend who might sell me an M800 nib for $100.00 that is used but in great condition. Is there a pen out there that I can buy, perhaps a simple black acrylic that will take the nib housing of the M 800 and I can just use a converter? If I do this, I will have the benefit of a Pelikan in terms of the nib and not have to spend a ton of money? Any ideas greatly appreciated.

The seller is Rolf Thiel and he is excellent....Vera

[serpent]

I've bought from him 2x both excellent transactions.

[lvda]

I have bought an M805 from Rolf in the past and just ordered an M805 Stresemann. I think he is excellent, highly recommended. By the way, I ordered from him outside the eBay system.

[sargetalon]

You should definitely not pay $750 for an M800. Many reliable retailers sell these for less. $379 is a decent price. Rolf and Regina as previously mentioned are great retailers that you can buy from with confidence.

[delano]

1324 positive reviews; 4 neutral; 0 negative.

 

Says something about the seller.

[Bklyn]

1324 positive reviews; 4 neutral; 0 negative.

 

Says something about the seller.

My thanks to you all!

[Mr. Dante]

At Regina Martini's auction site, you can always find an M800 in mint to near-mint condition for a very good price. Also, she usually has some old-style pre-1997's. I recently acquired a mint 2013 M800 Tortoise from her, but I think she is out of them now.

[Bklyn]

At Regina Martini's auction site, you can always find an M800 in mint to near-mint condition for a very good price. Also, she usually has some old-style pre-1997's. I recently acquired a mint 2013 M800 Tortoise from her, but I think she is out of them now.

Thank you so much! I must jump on and take a look.

[Christopher Godfrey]

Do we <know> why prices for Pelikans in The States are so high? Is it a traditional thing or is it because of the dollar/euro exchange rate?

[Mags]

Hi all:

 

I am a bit new here so I am hoping I can get some insight.

 

Question One:

 

Just got back from Paradise Pen and priced out an M800 for about $750.00 Perhaps fair but still a bit of money.

 

I happend to be on eBay and saw this ad for M800 for $379.00

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pelikan-fountain-pen-M800-M-800-in-Black-Black-Green-or-Blue-Black-/160797969600?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25704e4cc0

 

This price seems very good. Is it too good to be true? Any insights into this seller?

 

Question Two:

 

I have a friend who might sell me an M800 nib for $100.00 that is used but in great condition. Is there a pen out there that I can buy, perhaps a simple black acrylic that will take the nib housing of the M 800 and I can just use a converter? If I do this, I will have the benefit of a Pelikan in terms of the nib and not have to spend a ton of money? Any ideas greatly appreciated.

I have used this seller also to purchase my M200 Cafe Creme. Good value and the pen arrived reasonably quickly. I would add my voice to recommending the seller.

 

As to question 2, suggest that you buy the nib from your friend and an 800 and if the friend is selling something like a fine nib go with a Broad on your new pen or vica versa.

[Bklyn]

I have used this seller also to purchase my M200 Cafe Creme. Good value and the pen arrived reasonably quickly. I would add my voice to recommending the seller.

 

As to question 2, suggest that you buy the nib from your friend and an 800 and if the friend is selling something like a fine nib go with a Broad on your new pen or vica versa.

Thanks Mags! Good info.

[arcadeflow]

When Pelikan released the P20x series (the C/C M20x), they had to develop different nib units, as far as I know, to accomodate the cartridge nipple.

[Matlock]

When Pelikan released the P20x series (the C/C M20x), they had to develop different nib units, as far as I know, to accomodate the cartridge nipple.

Correct.

[DrCodfish]

Question #2:

 

Go to the want adds and find a seller named Ashishwakhlu. Send him a note asking about Indian pens which would fit a nib as you describe. If you can stand an eye dropper, he may be able to fix you up for not much $$.