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northstar Donor Pen

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Hello,

 

Yes I saw it, had the edson on my "to buy" list, but it's not cheap pen, so will see when I want to buy, if I can still get it it or not.

 

Best regards.

Recite, and your Lord is the most Generous  Who taught by the pen

Taught man that which he knew not (96/3-5)

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Why panic. Many discontinued models are still available from dealers and owners in mint unused condition 15+ years after production ceased.

 

There are millions of Sapphires and probably blacks out there, but Rubies and Emeralds are the ones to look out for.

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For those wanting to buy, this may actually be a good thing as retailers will probably reduce the last few to clearance prices.

 

I just picked up another used one yesterday because it had a stub nib. These are great pens and likely to last a really long time since they are C/C.

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I have the translucent blue one but wish I would have picked up the red and green ones. Awesome pens!

 

Can't believe they're asking $895.00 for the green ballpoint! Don't remember what I originally paid for the blue fountain pen when they first came out...15 years ago? Always intended to get the red and green FP too but figured I had time. Foolish me. I never liked the looks of the Boucheron. Too much bling.

 

Zaddick...where's a good place to find them? I've googled but not coming up with any possibilities. There's a red FP with medium nib on EBay but starting bid is $595.

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Was just able to score the red translucent

Edson FP. Now looking for the green. When is enough enough

 

This is truly a sickness.

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Was just able to score the red translucent

Edson FP. Now looking for the green. When is enough enough

 

This is truly a sickness.

Well, apparently they are not so hard to find. :D

 

I don't have a green one either. eBay in the US seems to be a bit of a bust the last 6 months or so. People were having more look on international eBay, but the best bet is probably other members here. I picked up a ruby with a stub nib as part of a pen trade with another member.

 

They also sometimes show up on the secondary market in good shape for a reasonable price. Pen shows also offer a few finds. I saw several at the SF pen show, but all were over my target price.

 

Where did you find your red one? I bought my blue one from Germany.

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Mkim Rare

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lol as a celebration or maybe as a mourning process in the retirement of edsons, I finally nabbed a Edson Boucheron I've been eyeing for 2 years!

(review will follow soon...boy o boy is it gorgeous...)

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lol as a celebration or maybe as a mourning process in the retirement of edsons, I finally nabbed a Edson Boucheron I've been eyeing for 2 years!

(review will follow soon...boy o boy is it gorgeous...)

Congratulations. I find that pen is more attractive in person than photos. It is certainly not for those who like to fly under the radar!

 

Looking forward to the review.

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I've been eyeing this one for a few years too. It just never got high up enough on my priority list.

Maybe one day..

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gerigo Vintage

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It just bowls me over these Edsons are between $2000 to $2500 in Asia, for the normal version! I was entertaining the idea of buying one in Asia at my favorite pen shop and the sales associate told me to buy it back in the US.

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hpk90 Near Mint

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Nibs.com has some Sapphire and Diamond Black. Their latest newsletter says they are being discontinued. I had to bump the Diamond Black up on the priority list as a result.

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Eccles Vintage

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It just bowls me over these Edsons are between $2000 to $2500 in Asia, for the normal version! I was entertaining the idea of buying one in Asia at my favorite pen shop and the sales associate told me to buy it back in the US.

Indeed. Last time I looked, A$2700 in Australia... not surprisingly, I bought from UK.

Glenn.

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sidthecat Antique

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How do they write? It's an ugly sort of question when you can get an old one with a flexible nib for much less than an Edson?

 

I know it makes me a Grumpy Cat, but the modern pens don't seem much fun to write with, compared to the older ones.

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