How Do You Guys Procure Non-Indian Pens? (Not A Stupid Question :p...)

July 6, 2019

The major issue I face is the insane cost difference.

Take Lamy pens for instance... right from the Humble safari all the way up to the 2000, the cost in India is ridiculously high.

Unfortunately, the same seems to be the case with most other brands.

To be fair, I have only seen pens on Amazon and William Penn.

So what I'd like to know is:

1. How/where do you buy your pens?

2. Are there any trusted ebay sellers selling premium pens and shipping to India? If so, is customs going to be a major issue?

3. Say you do buy from a foreign website like Cultpens, how much custom duty is payable?

Thanks

July 7, 2019

Well, prices of these pens are high in India due to duties. If u import them shipping charges will be on the higher side. I found authentic lamys, twsbis , kawecos cheaper than MRP in Mumbai ( probably grey market, but not second hand ). AFAIK , the cheapest way to procure international brands is to request a relative or a Friend whose abroad to get them for you

July 7, 2019

AFAIK , the cheapest way to procure international brands is to request a relative or a Friend whose abroad to get them for you

I thought as much!

About the Grey Market.... isn't that risky as hell? Any trusted sellers?

July 7, 2019

As far as the fort shops in Mumbai are concerned, the products are authentic and come in original packaging. Some of them have been in this business for a long time. Apsara pen mart and Shukla and Co. had quite a range at great prices

July 7, 2019

As far as the fort shops in Mumbai are concerned, the products are authentic and come in original packaging. Some of them have been in this business for a long time. Apsara pen mart and Shukla and Co. had quite a range at great prices