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Acquired A Gorgeous Sage Green Restored Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Set


EffyA

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I paid about 80 dollars from a nice seller with a return policy, which It looks great and both items (fountain pen and pencil) work comes with a nice box and paper with a small tag of price tucked in the lining, the only thing aside from very minor pinpoint scratches or marks on the top of pen cap, there is a small hairline crack near or underneath the right of the top of clip. Can this be repaired? I had considered returning and seller was willing to refund me as well, but the color is beautiful as well as condition aside from the above mentionings (even no brass or tarnish on the nib or metal parts alongside it is restored), hmm am I right to go with my gut not to return and hope that small hairline can be repaired?

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I tried to post my own photos but file is too big apparently but it is in the above zoomed pic of course if zoom more near the clip and underneath it. It is actually a lighter color too in regards to the pen in which matches sage green in person just to let y'all know as well.

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It appears to be a beautiful set and the crack really shouldn't impact the pen's functionality. Plus, for the price, it doesn't appear that you overpaid for what appears to be cosmetic issue. And just about anything can be repaired/replaced, if you're willing to spend the money.

 

My two cents - I'd keep it.

 

Best,

John

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Snorkels are absolutely wonderful pens. Proud examples of American craftsmanship and technical prowess. You can write as quickly or as slowly as you want and they never seem to vary in line width, which makes them probably the greatest office pen. I loved mine for the short while I had it, and I miss it a lot.

 

It will serve you very well as long as you take care of it. You might want to avoid using the clip in general, though. You might want to ask some of the experts here if they know how to deal with that crack so it doesn't get worse.

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Snorkels are absolutely wonderful pens. Proud examples of American craftsmanship and technical prowess. You can write as quickly or as slowly as you want and they never seem to vary in line width, which makes them probably the greatest office pen. I loved mine for the short while I had it, and I miss it a lot.

 

It will serve you very well as long as you take care of it. You might want to avoid using the clip in general, though. You might want to ask some of the experts here if they know how to deal with that crack so it doesn't get worse.

 

I agree with lyonlover about use of the clip and checking with the pros about that crack. A lot of pressure is put on that part of the material when you flex the clip, and I believe you could easily extend the crack if you actually used the clip.

Otherwise a GREAT find.

 

Regards, greg

Don't feel bad. I'm old; I'm meh about most things.

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I would contact your seller. If the listing was for restored pen. I would expect a fully functioning pen without any defects or damage. If he had stated that the crack was there in the listing, that's another story. $80.00 is good amount of money to pay for a snorkel with a cracked cap. Stress cracks at the clip, is a fairly common problem with these pens. Contact your seller and let them know. If you really like the pen and want to keep it, I would suggest a partial refund for the damaged cap.

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Thank you everyone, I do love the look (from What I heard, sage green though not rare is still uncommon, which could be the case as I don't see this color often and the condition) and set as it looks immaculate with papers and box. I think in restored terms, he was referring to the internal as I know that could cost 40 dollars and up alone, aside from a small amount pin enamel marks and the crack under the clip, no other issues. The seller was actually apologetic and did say would offer a refund for returning back, and was embarrassed to not notice the crack or other marks (he originally listed items as mint condition) in which is again under the clip. I don't intend to use the pen or pencil as daily writers or attach it anywhere, it would be more of a collection item. I could ask the seller for a partial refund or some sort but I don't want to seem rude or greedy as I am leaning towards keeping

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