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It's two months late for April fools, but I love the thought. Have a look.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mackerel-Sky-Copper-ESTERBROOK-SJ-Lever-Fountain-Pen-14K-GP-M-New-Sac-/352071773839?hash=item51f91cee8f:g:ciIAAOSwq1JZK2Z7#viTabs_0

 

Your thoughts? :D

 

 

 

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Paul

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
– Albert Einstein

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The seller knows better...

San Francisco International Pen Show - The next “Funnest Pen Show” is on schedule for August 23-24-25, 2024.  Watch the show website for registration details. 
 

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Hobiwan Vintage

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The seller knows better...

 

Yep. Seen some of his other stuff. That's why I had to post it. Good humorous play on ebay sellspeak.

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Paul

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
– Albert Einstein

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And yet, he clearly photographed each part of the pen, that could be considered a flaw, without attempt to disguise it's losses. (I used to not understand the concept of an "accommodation clip," & NOW I "see it clearly!") I appreciate your sharing this listing.

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What ? You've never seen an UGLY fountain pen before ?

 

I have experience with this seller. She does very good work, and gives excellent service. I recognize this as "resurrection", rather than "restoration". Fountain pen people are creative. We should call this a "Phoenix Estie"! :P I have complete confidence that this pen will be a good writer, though aesthetically challenged.

Auf freiem Grund mit freiem Volke stehn.
Zum Augenblicke dürft ich sagen:
Verweile doch, du bist so schön !

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You know, if it was some outrageous price it would only fair to laugh and point. But the current price is $5.50 US, so honestly, it's nod and wink time, and then move on. Unless there's someone who wants to try and find a real Estie clip for it (after all -- there are still plenty of NOS nib units out there).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

"It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen."

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OH MY - it's just so unfortunate looking.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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A Marvel of Cannibalization, or The Emergence of a New Species.

"Don't hurry, don't worry. It's better to be late at the Golden Gate than to arrive in Hell on time."
--Sign in a bar and grill, Ormond Beach, Florida, 1960.

 

 

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I've seen a lot of stuff from this seller, as well, and he does a brisk business. He also has happy customers. He also seems to have a mountain of pens to sell. The descriptions and listings are all cookie cutter, with most having the same description, no matter what the pen. There also appears to be no pen he won't sell. Sac, wax, sell.

 

The interesting thing I've noted is that the shipping charge seems to be related to the perceived value of each pen.

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I have bought MANY pens from this seller. He/she does excellent work and always has good prices.

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AND an excellent sense of humor, sez me.

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Paul

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
– Albert Einstein

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I spent about fifteen minutes laughing until I almost wet myself. Upon returning from the bathroom, I viewed the listing again. First thing, throw out anything to do with Esterbrook. Next. consider, this might be a good writer for a small price. This seller has restored from various parts an old, clapped out fountain pen. It is nothing like what it is advertised to be, but it might not be a bad pen.

 

-David (Estie).

No matter how much you push the envelope, it will still be stationery. -Anon.

A backward poet writes inverse. -Anon.

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I've just bought of him and was very happy with the pen. Was exactly the same as in the pictures. Just take a close look at them before deciding to bid!

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Necessity is the mother of invention.

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/StoAAOSwaeRZMH1f/s-l1600.jpg

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Necessity is the mother of invention.

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/StoAAOSwaeRZMH1f/s-l1600.jpg

That is nothing Gary, If you want I still have a photo of the Parker 3rd Gen. Emerald Major Vac. with a machine screw for a jewel if you want to see..

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