Eh, What Am I Missing At British Bespoke Pens?

[Doug1426]

I'm a big fan (and collector) of Conway Stewart writing instruments, and am considering purchasing several pens from BBP. I'm trying to figure out what I am missing in pricing pens at BBP. For example, their web site shows a price of £320.83 for a CS 100. AT current conversion rate of 1.28 that is equivalent to USD 410.98. However, when I click on the US currency logo on the BBP web site, it shows a price of $502.16. Similarly for a Churchill posted at £374.17 converts to $479.31, and the BBP website states $585.65. All prices, £ and $ are exclusive of VAT. So, what am I missing? I'm a bit befuddled, even at my age.

[langere]

Perhaps you should take it up with BBP. I doubt we can help you. Probably a glitch in in their conversion program or they simply have not updated it. As you know, the pound has been losing and the dollar gaining.

 

Erick

[MikeW]

It's clear that BBP is using the same exchange rate for each pen; however, it's clearly not the correct one and needs to be updated.

 

I'm sure if you email David Cooper, he will look after getting it corrected.

[darazs]

Communication with BBP is very good. I can only repeat that asking directly will probably give you a satisfactory anwer.

I got a Churchill from them, and I do like the flag nib.

[praxim]

I note in passing that their Euro prices are also extravagant compared with the actual exchange rate from GBP, although not to the same extent as for USD.

 

Should not VAT be deducted for exports anyway?

[BespokeBP]

Hi guys

 

We have been aware of these inconsistencies with exchange rates for a while now and are currently working with our technical team to get it fixed.

 

In the meantime, here's a suggestion for you... If you buy a pen in GBP using your credit/debit card or by PayPal, your bank or card company will convert it to $ or € at the current rate.

 

Hope that works for you.

 

David - BBP

[Doug1426]

Hi guys

 

We have been aware of these inconsistencies with exchange rates for a while now and are currently working with our technical team to get it fixed.

 

In the meantime, here's a suggestion for you... If you buy a pen in GBP using your credit/debit card or by PayPal, your bank or card company will convert it to $ or € at the current rate.

 

Hope that works for you.

 

David - BBP

 

Ahh, true to form, BBP has come through again with helpful customer service. Thanks for letting us know, and now I (and I hope any others) can, and will, order without worries.

 

Thanks again David,