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Hello all,

After using my first fountain pen (a pilot varsity) a few months ago, I have fallen in love with the fountain pen. Having purchased a lamy al-star I feel that I am ready to move on to something classier. My question is if there are quality fountain pens for under 50 Gbp (2nd hand obviously), if I could get a mont blanc for this price, it would be a dream come true.

 

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I hate to say it, but given the price new I think it might be a little implausible to find a MB for that price. There are, of course, other very nice pens available second hand that might come a little closer to your budget.

 

*edit* I stand corrected! Good luck with your search!

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If you specifically want Montblanc, look for one of the 1x, 2x or 3x series from the late 50's to mid 60s, the 12x, 22x or 32x series form the mid 60s into the early 70s, the student pens like the MonteRosa and Carrera, the SlimLine or Noblesse or the early Classics.

 

http://www.fototime.com/4CF515866A3FB32/standard.jpg

 

From left to right: a 74, 12, 22, 121, 221, 220

 

 

 

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Ok thanks, it appears there arn't that many bargains to be found ... It seems, however that chopin/mozart special editions are cheaper. Why?

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Ok thanks, it appears there arn't that many bargains to be found ...

 

There are plenty of bargains out there, I think unfortunately with the price you mention that you are after a steal.

 

My advise would be to monitor email and occasionally you will get a deal. I pay well under £100 for my MB Traveller a few years back. If you wait for a bit, hopefully you will also be able to save a bit more cash and have more chance of getting a MB.

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Ok thanks, it appears there arn't that many bargains to be found ...

 

There are plenty of bargains out there, I think unfortunately with the price you mention that you are after a steal.

 

My advise would be to monitor email and occasionally you will get a deal. I pay well under £100 for my MB Traveller a few years back. If you wait for a bit, hopefully you will also be able to save a bit more cash and have more chance of getting a MB.

 

I think that is perhaps the problem, a few years ago... What I find frustrating about ebay is you watch this item for 7 days and you think its just your moment and someone else just outbids you into oblivion. I suppose that patience is key, do you think that for my budget it is rather difficult to get a Mont Blanc? :D

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Oh and for 60$ or so you can get a MB SL or VIP. simple and yet good writers.

 

I think I need to reconsider pen choice, it doesn't seem likely that there are many cheap Mont Blancs...

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there are some out there you just need to be patient and be on the lookout

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There are lots of vintage MB pens for good prices. Like everyone has said, just be patient. They pop up every once in a while.

 

I'm not sure how flexible you are but here's one that's just double the price you are looking for.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/144076-montblanc-meisterstuck-no-14/

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There are lots of vintage MB pens for good prices. Like everyone has said, just be patient. They pop up every once in a while.

 

I'm not sure how flexible you are but here's one that's just double the price you are looking for.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/144076-montblanc-meisterstuck-no-14/

 

Unfortunately that is quite a bit over what I want to pay, I've spotted a Mont Blanc Chopin edition fountain pen for 70 pounds which seems about right, is it a good deal?

 

EDIT: My bad its starting bid... I guess I will have to be more patient:D.

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Oh and for 60$ or so you can get a MB SL or VIP. simple and yet good writers.

 

I think I need to reconsider pen choice, it doesn't seem likely that there are many cheap Mont Blancs...

 

I am reminded of the saying that seems very fitting for Montblanc fountain pens: "Cheap fountain pens aren't good and good fountain pens aren't cheap".

 

I first saw that at a tattoo shop.

 

Good luck

 

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Patience is indeed the key. The past few I've bought (over a period of about six months) on eBay have been:

 

Celluloid 144: £65

121: £35

1990s 146 (bent nib): £55

12: £30

31: £25

 

I also bought a 146 and a 147 for £75 each out of the local paper, sold the 147 for £150 and basically got a free 146!

 

I'd agree with other posters that the sixties and seventies pens are very enjoyable to own - the 12/121 is my personal favourite.

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Patience is indeed the key. The past few I've bought (over a period of about six months) on eBay have been:

 

Celluloid 144: £65

121: £35

1990s 146 (bent nib): £55

12: £30

31: £25

 

I also bought a 146 and a 147 for £75 each out of the local paper, sold the 147 for £150 and basically got a free 146!

 

I'd agree with other posters that the sixties and seventies pens are very enjoyable to own - the 12/121 is my personal favourite.

 

 

You ae very lucky indeed! according to your experiences I could even get a mb 149 for £50. I guess patience really is the key on eBay.

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