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Does anyone know if there will be a group buy this year? I know last year it happened a little later but I believe it was more of a Spring event in past years.

 

Just hoping I didn't miss it.

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At least nothing on their website's news items indicates that it would have already gone.

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Yep, will happen. Exactly when is to be determined. If you want to go to edisonpen.com and subscribe to the blog (right hand side "sign up for updates"), you'll get the announcement in your email.

Wonderful. Thanks, signing up now.

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subscribe to the blog (right hand side "sign up for updates"), you'll get the announcement in your email.

 

Thanks

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I am not sure what a group buy is but I am excited all the same.

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The group buy from Edison has varied a bit each year.

 

Last year Brian provided a Glenmont in an acrylic and an ebonite. There was a small time window in which one could buy the pen. When the time period was finished, Brian ordered the materials and made the pens in the number of people who purchased.

 

The price has been less than a custom pen and more than the production lines. Prepayment was required. Brian provided updates on his web page as he built the pens.

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The group buy from Edison has varied a bit each year.

 

Last year Brian provided a Glenmont in an acrylic and an ebonite. There was a small time window in which one could buy the pen. When the time period was finished, Brian ordered the materials and made the pens in the number of people who purchased.

 

The price has been less than a custom pen and more than the production lines. Prepayment was required. Brian provided updates on his web page as he built the pens.

Oh, this is exciting.

Anyone like Ray Bradbury? Please read "The Laurel and Hardy Love Affair" if you have about 12 minutes.

 

You will not forget this wonderful gem that is largely obscure and sadly, forgotten. http://bit.ly/1DZtL4g

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It is really a great deal and a lot of fun. I can't wait to see what he has planned for 2015.

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Is there going to be a "group buy" other than the current Edison pen on Goulet's site?

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Glenn (love those pen posses)

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Yes, Brian has said so (see message #3 above).

 

He's on vacation until around July 9th.

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I wonder if there be some news on the group buy soon or if it'll be after the DC super show, although if I recall correctly last year's announcement was after DC.

 

Also curious to know if there will be another new production line pen to replace the Hudson.

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Hey, Just checking in to see if anyone had heard any chatter on an expected date for the 2015 group buy? Getting excited!

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I am not sure what a group buy is but I am excited all the same.

Group Buy = way for a vendor to extract money from a group of people all at once :) :)

 

With Edison, the way it has worked in the past is this: Brian chooses a pen from the Signature Line and two optional materials (usually one ebonite and one acrylic). He then offers it at a significant discount to anyone who commits to buy before a fixed deadline. You have your choice of steel nib and material and that's usually about it. After the window closes, Brian and the team build the pens and ship them to you. Usually takes several weeks depending on material availability, other orders in the pipe, etc. Brian is great at keeping everyone posted about the progress.

 

Essentially, it is a way for you to get one of the Signature Line pens at a reduced price = Good Deal.

 

Of course the Group Buy Master (that would be Brian) can change the rules.

 

I've done three (or is it four) of these group buys with Edison and they are all great. I love Edison pens, but I love 'em more when they cost less!! :) :)

 

Greg

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