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Hi

As a complete novice I have just bought a pen and now I don't know if I have been scammed, I don't think I have as the Pen was advertised as a Cross Century II but has BG on the clip, was this owned by Barry Gibb lol

Writes nicely for the little ink it has left and what do you think for £17....

And what refills would it take I need to start writing, preferably in black.

Thanks for any info :)

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Head on over to the Cross subsection where you will likely find all you need to know. £17 seems pretty good to me tho as long as it writes well! :)

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Head on over to the Cross subsection where you will likely find all you need to know. £17 seems pretty good to me tho as long as it writes well! :)

 

Thank you, I am new so I may be putting things in wrong sections :(

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Thank you, I am new so I may be putting things in wrong sections :(

 

No worries! There's a section for most things. A 20minute browse will familiarise you with how everything's organised! Enjoy!

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Thank you, I am new so I may be putting things in wrong sections sad.png

We have all been there, done that.

Take your time and explore the forum, it shouldn't be too hard to figure out. thumbup.gif

 

OTOH, a good buy as long as it writes well and is in decent condition.

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Welcome! You will find lots of great information here and many suggestions to expand your collection.

The Cross looks great. I have a Cross Townsend and its a great writer.
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Hello and Welcome to FPN!! Glad to have you as a member!! Your pen looks like the real deal and the price is good. The BG is likely a company logo and the pen was a service award or such. Cross uses their own cartridges so you need to find specific Cross Carts. I have seen them at Staples, so any office supply store may carry them.

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