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We had a nice time at the Triangle Pen Show AKA "The Raleigh Show." A little exciting on Saturday afternoon when the power went out for 2 1/2 hours. It shows what a hard-core bunch pen collectors are. We all went "OH!", then they opened the shades on the windows, and carried on with light from the emergency lights and windows. I don't think that anybody left the show. I even did a repair that didn't need heat, and ultrasonic or my flex-shaft tool. i will admit that the room got a little warm, and air a little ripe as the temperature went up, but we held on. Reminds me of the joke about the three pen collectors who got stranded on a deserted island. We stayed around until 6 to finish up a couple of repairs that were delayed by the power outage.

 

But that's not the important part. We found some very nice pens at the show, and are bringing some of them to you in this update. I haven't had time to restore all of the pens, but there are some goodies, and others may appear as time permits over the next month. There are some VERY interesting pens, as well as a surprise for the person who's quick with the mouse and email over on Cheapskate Alley.

 

 

All of the pens can be seen starting at the main sales page at Main Street Pens. Do take a moment to take a gander.....

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Really, some very nice pens available. I like the fine, italic Think pen and the Pelikan Pura. Now, I wish I had the budget to buy them...

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