Sourcing A Sailor Pro Gear Morita Robin's Egg Blue

[Susan3141]

The Morita Store in Osaka has a special color Sailor Pro Gear (and other models) in a gorgeous robin egg blue. They do not ship outside of Japan. An FPNer just posted on Facebook how she ordered two of these pens on the Japanese site, had them sent to a shipping site in Japan that sent them to the US. That sounds really difficult to me.

 

Does anyone know an easier way to source one of these gorgeous pens?

 

Thanks,

 

Susan

[rutherfordr]

You can use a Japanese shopping service, where they do the shopping for you, and ship you the item.

 

I've used personalshopperj.com with good results.

[jde]

For a long time the way to order from Japan was through a service. Don't know if you FB person used a service or a friend, but perhaps she would tell you, ay?

 

Here's some posts on how to buy through a service:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/147053-where-to-buy-from-japan/?p=1460120

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/218449-buying-agent-in-japan/

 

There used to be a very detailed post on how to use one of these services. Check out posts by AltecGreen, especially.

 

You might ask these eBay vendors if they can source it for you: engeika or cool-japan. be sure to send them a link to the pen.

 

P.S. Sometimes there's no easy, soft way to buy the pen you want. Sometimes that's a good thing!

Edited February 9, 2016 by jde

[AltecGreen]

If the vendor does not ship outside of Japan, then you have no choice but to use a third party whether it is a service or a friend. Rakuten will not help you here if the vendor is unwilling to ship.

 

A friend is the cheapest option since there is a cost to using some of the services.

[25_15_3]

Neat. They have the pro gear mini in that color also.

 

I'm currently trying out zenmarket because a member posted it as a recommendation. I'll need to see what their estimate is before I buy.

[Susan3141]

If the vendor does not ship outside of Japan, then you have no choice but to use a third party whether it is a service or a friend. Rakuten will not help you here if the vendor is unwilling to ship.

 

A friend is the cheapest option since there is a cost to using some of the services.

 

Alas, I have no friends in Japan.

 

Sigh.

[Ambien]

Alas, I have no friends in Japan.

 

Sigh.

 

It's not too bad as long as you have a CC or ability to transfer funding to a online JPN store.via proxy.

[bstambler]

I have his pen and used a Japanese shipping service to get it recently. It's fantastic looking and the nib is great. But I am looking to sell it. Primarily because I have huge hands and I don't like posting caps so it just isn't comfortable for me. I've inked it twice and would be happy to sell at a discount to find it a good home. Let me know if you're interested.

[Bill Smith]

Have you tried Enjeika Pens? I purchased a Sailor Prof. Gear Slim Manyou in dark green metallic from them a month ago.

 

http://www.engeika.com

[Algester]

Alas, I have no friends in Japan.

 

Sigh.

else go to Osaka... <_< >_> at least you may or may not be able to get Morita's Sailor inks as well they only come in 2 colors

and like so just like buying those elusive Sailor inks...

Edited February 14, 2016 by Algester

[JilHuang]

Hi, I am looking for the pen " Sailor PG 21k Morita blue" and living in US now. I am interested in your pen. Would you contact me and let me know how much are you going to sell? We may figure out how to work on it.

 

I have his pen and used a Japanese shipping service to get it recently. It's fantastic looking and the nib is great. But I am looking to sell it. Primarily because I have huge hands and I don't like posting caps so it just isn't comfortable for me. I've inked it twice and would be happy to sell at a discount to find it a good home. Let me know if you're interested.

[bstambler]

Hi, I am looking for the pen " Sailor PG 21k Morita blue" and living in US now. I am interested in your pen. Would you contact me and let me know how much are you going to sell? We may figure out how to work on it.

Sorry it's gone to a happy home

[haruka337]

A friend is indeed the cheapest route, but a forwarding service is the next best thing (not to be confused with a shopping/buying service). Here's what I recently wrote about it to a fellow FPN member via private message:

 

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I get around all this with friends and family in Japan. I also use White Rabbit's services. The Buying Service they offer can get a little pricey (they handing the entire buying process), but I only use their Forwarding Service. I can order inks well enough on my own and the packages are sent to White Rabbit in Japan. then, White Rabbit forwards it to me. There is still a service fee to receiving packages on my behalf and shipping it to me, but it's loads cheaper than having them handle the entire ordering process for me.

 

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Hope that helps.

[haruka337]

Have you tried Enjeika Pens? I purchased a Sailor Prof. Gear Slim Manyou in dark green metallic from them a month ago.

 

http://www.engeika.com

 

 

Sailor Pro Gear Morita is a shop exclusive pen (much like shop exclusive inks). Engeika will not have it.

[Algester]

Sailor Pro Gear Morita is a shop exclusive pen (much like shop exclusive inks). Engeika will not have it.

but like Atsu it doesnt mean he can't get it :3

[haruka337]

^ Perhaps!

 

Though my experience with them has proven otherwise, but that was so long ago--things change.

[PaperAirplane]

I have a Morita Robin's Egg Blue Sailor Pro Gear, 14k with fine nib that was tuned by Mr. Nagahara of Sailor at the DC pen show a couple of years ago. I'd be willing to part with it if anyone is interested. Cell phone picture attached.

 

[TropicalPenGal]

Hi Paper Airplane! I'd like to know if this is still up for grabs? Price?

 

Thank you!

[PaperAirplane]

Hi Paper Airplane! I'd like to know if this is still up for grabs? Price?

 

Thank you!

 

Apologies, I just sold it last week! Thank you for your interest.