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Knowing that the rules about what gets posted and what gets scrubbed here are strictly enforced, I will just say this up front: Next weekend I'll be looking at a bunch of Pelikan fountain pens (perhaps even making a purchase) at the LA Pen Show.

 

I've never been to a pen show befor so this will be a first for me and I am excited. I'm in the Pacific Northwest, so a break from this unseasonable stretch of snowy weather will be a welcome distraction.

 

Any advice is welcome.

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That sounds like a lot of fun!

 

I went to my first pen show last year in DC and had a blast.

 

If at all possible get the weekend pass and go before it opens to the general public. You will have time to look at everything calmly and, most importantly, you will get to chat with the vendors - most of them are really nice and will chat with you, exchanging info or just having a nice time, forever. This was the best part of the show for me.

 

Oh, hand the CC, check book, etc., to your better half :lticaptd: , because you will be tempted! And it is very, very hard to resist! :wacko:

 

Have a fantastic time there!

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It's a fun show with a lot to look at and plenty of deals to be had. Cash is king, but some sellers will take cards/Paypal/etc. If you can get in Friday or Saturday you'll have the luxury of browsing with a smaller crowd, but it'll cost more to get in the door.

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Look for Rick Propas. He is the final arbiter of all things Pelikan. I could not find if he were expected at LA. If he is there, drink in his fabulous Pelikans. If not, don’t get in a hurry, but Buy a Pelikan.

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I love to look for and find used M800's at pen shows. Know your MSRP of anything you are looking for and try to get a super deal on a used one. New pen retailers will likely be there also.

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Good to know about the value of green money vs virtual money, I was wondering about that.

 

Perry, thanks for the advice, I am going with a list and I have developed a good, better BUY IT! price list for the items I hope to find. Fortunately, the M800 form is not big on my list, M600's however ... I am vulnerable to compulsion there, Mrs. Dr. C may have to hold me back..

 

Since it is a Safari for us I have preregistered and bought the whole 'trader' package so will be able to gain early entry. As mentioned earlier this will be a first for me and very likely a last as well so I figure might as well go for the total emersion experience.

 

I am well acquainted w/Mr Propas, have bought a number of pens from him over the years, in fact I just received one from him in the mail this morning. Probably not enough time to get a pic up before we leave, but will attend to that next week.

 

Along with my Pelikan 'problem', there are a couple of particular Parkers I am on the hunt for, hope I can fill those empty slots in the pen box.

 

And, being able to spend a few hours gazing into actual sunlight (looks like it may be sunny on Saturday), dining out with my wife, not having to wade through slushy snow; all these side benefits will be greatly appreciated. I am old enough not to get too excited, but ..........I am looking forward to the experience.

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Congrats on being able to go to your first show. Enjoy!

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Wish I could go this year... I have friends and family living down there it would be nice to see. FYI they are having rainy weather right now so you are going from snow to rain...

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