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Is Sailor Sapporo Mini Still Available ?

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alterego NOS (New Old Stock)

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I contacted Sailor last week to ask about this. They confirmed there are no Sapporo or Pro Gear mini models currently in production. What a pity! (And now I have a WTB posted in the Classifieds Section!)

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Both yes and no

First the only pro gear mini out there is only available from one store and thats Morita's in Osaka

2 yes it is no longer in regular production so if your looking for a pro gear mini from morita expect it to be in his special robin egg color

So while yes it is still available it is no longer part of regular production same goes to the profit mini

But is still part of shop exclusives so you may need to go through hoops and bounds for one really

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...and he gets his stock directly from Sailor, so if Sailor is out of stock, Engeika won't be able to get it.

Scientia potentia est.

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It's a phenomenal pen - in a test I did, it easily bested all competition. I've added other similar sized pens, but the result has not changed.

 

I can't believe (or understand why) they discontinued it...

Too many pens; too little writing.

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Engika's stock is shown as "inquire" rather than " add to cart " .

 

 

...and he gets his stock directly from Sailor, so if Sailor is out of stock, Engeika won't be able to get it.

 

 

Aha, so I see. It's a bit confusing, in that some pens in the line are specifically shown as "out of stock," while these explicitly say "In Stock." Oh, well. The ups and downs of dealing with Engeika. Patience is required.

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alterego NOS (New Old Stock)

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I just successfully ordered one from Morita's so can second he still has them in stock. (Also I tried Engeika about two weeks ago—he confirmed he cannot get them...) Looking forward to trying the pen!

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I just received my Morita Sapporo this week in that gorgeous blue (not the mini - though it was available), and the process was not difficult at all! I used White Rabbit Express as my agent, and they were very easy to work with. (Morita does not ship outside Japan) Don't be discouraged if you want to buy this pen. Price was approx $125 including fast shipping and White Rabbit's services. Well worth it!

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it is out of production and what a shame. i too been looking high and low for one. only cause i like the size and would love to get one for traveling purpose, as it is a more convenient size to carry around.

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Take a look at the Franklin-Christoph pocket 20 .

 

thank you for the reference. did you mean FC pocket 40? i have gone online to have a look and it looks really nice. however, it seems to me it is more of an eye-dropper type of pen. i prefer a pen that comes with a converter.

-rudy-

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No, I meant pocket 20 .

Not familiar with the pocket 40 , which I think has been discontinued .

There's a new pocket model called the 45 but also not familiar with that model .

FC has great customer service and a 30 day no questions asked money back guaranty .

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No, I meant pocket 20 .

Not familiar with the pocket 40 , which I think has been discontinued .

There's a new pocket model called the 45 but also not familiar with that model .

FC has great customer service and a 30 day no questions asked money back guaranty .

 

thank you. i shall check that out :thumbup:

-rudy-

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alterego NOS (New Old Stock)

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Received My Morita Sapporo Mini last week. A good little pen and highly recommended.

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They are not in production currently. But Sailor still receive Special orders from shops such as Morita and Nagasawa. I believe there will be more special limited editions as long as Sailor exists.

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