Sheaffer Snorkels

[WLSpec]

I'm posting this just a day after buying my most recent pen, so I'll have more time to think about this purchase. I've been thinking about purchasing a Sheaffer Snorkel for a while, either off Ebay or at a pen show. I might just wait for the Baltimore show in March, but if I decide to do it sooner or later than that date, I'll want to know some reliable Ebay vendors that sell Snorkels for good prices (I usually purchase my pens in person, so I am not very familiar with Ebay). Does anyone have recommendations for a good Snorkel vendor? I'm not looking for the most expensive, mint condition pen- just one that I could keep and use from time to time.

 

Thanks for any ideas.

 

[inkstainedruth]

Sorry, can't help you there. Pretty much all my Snorkels were antiques store finds, except for one I got at an antiques fair for cheap (marked at $26 US, and the seller dropped the price to $14; it was a lower end model, but NOS -- still had the nib sticker on it).

One caveat for buying one -- unless it says in the listing that the pen has been overhauled *and* in working condition, I strongly recommend that you not try filling it with ink (or even water) until you have had the pen checked out (PM me for some recommendations as to repair people). If there is a leak, you can run the risk of rusting the spring. And that will add to the cost of repairs considerably. And don't necessarily trust what you're told -- one of mine was supposedly repaired, according to what the antiques mall people told me that the booth holder had told them.... The truth? Not so much....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Dont_Flexme]

Not Ebay, but I've been very happy with the snorkels I've bought from Peyton Street Pens- they have never done me wrong and stand behind their restoration work.

[Honeybadgers]

I'm posting this just a day after buying my most recent pen, so I'll have more time to think about this purchase. I've been thinking about purchasing a Sheaffer Snorkel for a while, either off Ebay or at a pen show. I might just wait for the Baltimore show in March, but if I decide to do it sooner or later than that date, I'll want to know some reliable Ebay vendors that sell Snorkels for good prices (I usually purchase my pens in person, so I am not very familiar with Ebay). Does anyone have recommendations for a good Snorkel vendor? I'm not looking for the most expensive, mint condition pen- just one that I could keep and use from time to time.

 

Thanks for any ideas.

 

 

ebay snorkels are pretty darn cheap. Nathaniel Cerf at Thepenmarket has them somewhat regularly for sale for good prices.

 

If you get an ebay snorkel that needs a restoration, hit me up. I can re-sac and replace the point seals and O rings in them, for about $40 including shipping back to you.

[ParkerDuofold]

Hi all,

 

This is what sold me...

 

https://youtu.be/q1DFMtePmvA

 

...looks like the two-tone nib... so I'm guessing it's the Valiant.

 

 

So, I dashed out to my retro-stationiers, (e-bay), and selected this smart set... and I took Ruth's advice... the pen has been completely restored.

 

Both pen and pencil have been cleaned and polished and the pen has been fully serviced... new sac, seals and rings... the nib has been polished for smoothness and adjusted for a medium wet flow.

 

It isn't what I'd typically choose, color-wise, but the minute I saw it, I thought, yeah, that's the one... and grabbed it.

 

In fact, these are dealer photos... I haven't even taken delivery yet.

 

http://i.imgur.com/zMwxDjx.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/sNv1zH3.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/lZEljDS.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/z4B9jGc.jpg

 

WLSpec, after I get it and use it a bit,... if all checks out well... I'll pm you the sellers name and stuff.

 

 

Be well all.

 

 

- Anthony

[AL01]

I've seen this seller on the 'Bay.

 

His/her stuff seems to sell pretty quickly.

[icevic]

The key is getting a restored one. There are all sorts of broken, barely working, or about to break ones on eBay, but if you want one that will last and you can depend on, then you'll need to pay more than eBay prices and purchase from a reputable storefront.

 

Many of the eBay snorkels are have been raided for parts or poorly repaired.

[ParkerDuofold]

I've seen this seller on the 'Bay.

 

His/her stuff seems to sell pretty quickly.

Hi AL,

 

I know... I went back a few hours later... just to see if there were things there to catch my eye... and everything was gone... sold out.

 

 

- Anthony