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I can see this Boucheron fetching a few bob.

 

Probably

 

Interesting to see that the nib description omits the size.

 

But perhaps with this kind of pen, writing is forbidden??

 

 

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Probably

 

Interesting to see that the nib description omits the size.

 

But perhaps with this kind of pen, writing is forbidden??

 

 

D.ick

The seller says 'even not been dipped in ink'. This, to me, implies unused yet goes on to say 'all works as it should'

 

Ahh the advantage (luck) of foresight.

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The seller says 'even not been dipped in ink'. This, to me, implies unused yet goes on to say 'all works as it should'

 

Ahh the advantage (luck) of foresight.

 

Yes, I noted that too....

 

 

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I just received back my Edson Black Diamond that went in for a nib exchange to a stub.

Inked it with MB Blue Hour and it writes great! What a lovely nib.

 

Now I'm interested in a Carene with a stub too!

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I got Black Diamond on Amazon UK for 386 pounds. Maybe not the best but still a good deal.

btw does anyone know, is it normal for the feed cover to have a lot of brown shellac like sealant on edges? I was a bit disappointed they did not clean it properly. Can I clean it in 1/10 ammonia solution?

Inked: Sailor King Pro Gear, Sailor Nagasawa Proske, Sailor 1911 Standard, Parker Sonnet Chiselled Carbon, Parker 51, Pilot Custom Heritage 92, Platinum Preppy

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I got Black Diamond on Amazon UK for 386 pounds. Maybe not the best but still a good deal.

btw does anyone know, is it normal for the feed cover to have a lot of brown shellac like sealant on edges? I was a bit disappointed they did not clean it properly. Can I clean it in 1/10 ammonia solution?

When i bought mine off ebay in 2013. The seller had aquired 2 off amazon for 20 quid each due to a glitch. How lucky was he

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That Emerald is £580. A boxed Ruby sold in the USA today for <US$580, a fair bit less. I noticed the latter lacked the ruby converter they are supposed to have? The seller seemed keen to imply it was all original.

 

I observed it because I was an underbidder, just in case I could chance to pick up a bargain My offer was surprisingly close in dollar terms though with two other people more interested. Not collecting Edsons, I am content with that.

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That Emerald is £580. A boxed Ruby sold in the USA today for <US$580, a fair bit less. I noticed the latter lacked the ruby converter they are supposed to have? The seller seemed keen to imply it was all original.

 

I observed it because I was an underbidder, just in case I could chance to pick up a bargain My offer was surprisingly close in dollar terms though with two other people more interested. Not collecting Edsons, I am content with that.

It is fairly normal for the £ = $ or visa versa on many product prices.

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That Emerald is £580. A boxed Ruby sold in the USA today for <US$580, a fair bit less. I noticed the latter lacked the ruby converter they are supposed to have? The seller seemed keen to imply it was all original.

 

I observed it because I was an underbidder, just in case I could chance to pick up a bargain My offer was surprisingly close in dollar terms though with two other people more interested. Not collecting Edsons, I am content with that.

It's my listing. Btw $580 for the boxed Ruby was a great deal.

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I think £580 is very optimistic. £450/£500 is probably (if mint boxed with all the goodies) more realistic.

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manhha Near Mint

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Two recent ebay sales have seen a Sapphire and a Ruby sell for over £500.

They're on my watch list too. Can't believe an used (mint) Sapphire gone for over £600.

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Did you get to know why Waterman has discontinued the Edson?

It wouldn't make me wonder if it is not more profitable to produce this pen but I'd prefer to hear something else.

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Did they always come with the self colored converter? I've bought some cobalt blue recently that just had standard converters.

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Did they always come with the self colored converter? I've bought some cobalt blue recently that just had standard converters.

As far as I know yes, you should have had a Blue one. PS the colour is Sapphire Blue.

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