What Is The Most Ridiculous Pen Gimmick Ever From A Major Pen Company?

[seriph]

KIMO - isn't the term "precious" the same as "expensive" ...?

 

My wife doesn't know about this forum so I will venture to add that diamonds may be a girl's best friend but I see them as the most ridiculously overpriced bits of stone. And utterly useless unless you need to use them for industrial cutting where they are man made.

 

The term precious resin is a joke in my opinion, but I can never imagine any maker saying they make their pens from precious plastic

 

 

... Give me a metal pen any day.

 

[Wineguy]

I'm relatively new to the world of fountain pens (< one year). Limited editions pens reminds me of the days I attended decorative arts auctions. Limited edition (how many can we sell) Danish Christmas plates would come up and sell for about $11, if at all. Is there really a resale market for limited edition pens?

[Russ]

FLJeepguy!

Are you aware [you probably are because you use the name which includes the name 'JEEP'!] that the expression 'JEEP' was stenciled on the crates that were transported to foreign places [during the last World War I think, to indicate that the vehicles had "Just Enough Essential Parts"?

That's true BTW!

Sorry to interject, but when I saw your avatar I just couldn't stop myself!

Truffle Finder. :embarrassed_smile:

 

Sorry Henry, I have to disagree..... I have seen the following answer about the name in numerous articles, especially in WWII history magazines.

"The most widely held theory is that the military designation of GP begat the term Jeep and holds that the vehicle bore the designation GP (for Government Purposes or General Purpose), which was phonetically slurred into the word jeep."

Your version of the name come from " During the jeep's service in Korea, the name was referred to as "Just Enough Essential Parts" by the troops due to the very basic design." Which would be consistent with the dark humor of the American service man referring to the tools he is given to work with...

I won't go into what we called the M16 and said about it parentage during Viet Nam this is a family forum

 

The GP theory sounds plausible. In the 1920's and 1930's, I believe, John Deere named certain two-cylinder tractors as GP models. General Purpose. If GP was also used for Jeep's, it would show that the General Purpose abbreviation was current across product lines and manufacturers.

[79spitfire]

FLJeepguy!

Are you aware [you probably are because you use the name which includes the name 'JEEP'!] that the expression 'JEEP' was stenciled on the crates that were transported to foreign places [during the last World War I think, to indicate that the vehicles had "Just Enough Essential Parts"?

That's true BTW!

Sorry to interject, but when I saw your avatar I just couldn't stop myself!

Truffle Finder. :embarrassed_smile:

 

Sorry Henry, I have to disagree..... I have seen the following answer about the name in numerous articles, especially in WWII history magazines.

"The most widely held theory is that the military designation of GP begat the term Jeep and holds that the vehicle bore the designation GP (for Government Purposes or General Purpose), which was phonetically slurred into the word jeep."

Your version of the name come from " During the jeep's service in Korea, the name was referred to as "Just Enough Essential Parts" by the troops due to the very basic design." Which would be consistent with the dark humor of the American service man referring to the tools he is given to work with...

I won't go into what we called the M16 and said about it parentage during Viet Nam this is a family forum

 

The GP theory sounds plausible. In the 1920's and 1930's, I believe, John Deere named certain two-cylinder tractors as GP models. General Purpose. If GP was also used for Jeep's, it would show that the General Purpose abbreviation was current across product lines and manufacturers.

You mean to tell me it doesn't mean 'Junk Each and Every Piece'?

 

 

OK, OK put the pitch forks down I'm just kidding!

 

I heard the GP story on the history channel, not that it makes it the final word. Besides, what else would you call them???

 

Wasn't there a Jeep pen? Did it have four nibs?

[eric47]

Is there really a resale market for limited edition pens?

 

Sure, as with all things, demand varies. So some fetch a premium over original retail, some sell for less.

 

Here's one: http://www.fountainp...ntain-pen-1992/

If bought back in the day, probably not a bad ROI.

Edited April 3, 2012 by eric47

[seriph]

Is there really a resale market for limited edition pens?

 

Sure, as with all things, demand varies. So some fetch a premium over original retail, some sell for less.

 

Here's one: http://www.fountainp...ntain-pen-1992/

If bought back in the day, probably not a bad ROI.

 

 

I bought mine 'back in the day' but have no desire to sell ... MB LE pens fetch varying amounts, but as an investment they're a dud - anyone hoping to make money trading pens will likely be disappointed unless large investments are made buying large collections for low individual prices.

 

Just my opinion

[seriph]

Man, I am still amazed at that Sly Stallone pen .... reminds me of the time Peugeot released the 406 coupe and touted to the world that they designed the suspension themselves - EVERY motoring body and journal agreed that this was by far the worst aspect of the car.

[Bill Wood]

My vote's for naming stupidly expensive luxury products after Gandhi...

 

:roflmho:

[Bill Wood]

anything with "Porsche" on it.