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I'm sorry if this is a repeat question, I didn't see any recent answers when I searched. I am looking to buy a M800 (not a special edition) and am looking around for a deal. Penbox (UK) seems to have them for $320 plus shipping, that's the lowest I've seen them. Is there a place I can find a lower price than this? Also, will buying overseas make getting support difficult? Thanks!

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Well, any authorized dealer in the US will be priced more than $320.00 . You can try buying from the many dealers who advertise in the classifieds of FPN, and are located outside the USA, like Iguanasell, or Speerbob, etc. They might be able to hook you up woth a deal. But, keep in mind, if you buy from an overseas dealer, getting warranty service from Chartpak( Pelikan's reps in the USA) is going to e a problem for you.

Also check out these 2 reputable dealers: Rolf Theil or check for "missing-pen" and chec out: martiniauctions, both on eBay. Great service, and they wont sell you a fake, though, prices may be a bit higher that the $320.00 figure that you had mentioned.

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Well, any authorized dealer in the US will be priced more than $320.00 . You can try buying from the many dealers who advertise in the classifieds of FPN, and are located outside the USA, like Iguanasell, or Speerbob, etc. They might be able to hook you up woth a deal. But, keep in mind, if you buy from an overseas dealer, getting warranty service from Chartpak( Pelikan's reps in the USA) is going to e a problem for you.

Also check out these 2 reputable dealers: Rolf Theil or check for "missing-pen" and chec out: martiniauctions, both on eBay. Great service, and they wont sell you a fake, though, prices may be a bit higher that the $320.00 figure that you had mentioned.

 

If I buy from an overseas dealer can I get warranty service from the authorized retailer in that country? I'll definitely consider them, thanks for the advice!

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Your best deals on an M800 will be from overseas most likely. As long as you are purchasing from an authorized retailer, you will be OK. Chartpak's policies have changed in recent years and now they provide service to all Pelikan's regardless of the country of origin. I personally confirmed that fact with Abi earlier this year. That's not the way it has always been though and it has gone back and forth, hence the confusion. As of now, Chartpak is servicing all warranty claims regardless of country of origin. Good luck finding a deal.

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Your best deals on an M800 will be from overseas most likely. As long as you are purchasing from an authorized retailer, you will be OK. Chartpak's policies have changed in recent years and now they provide service to all Pelikan's regardless of the country of origin. I personally confirmed that fact with Abi earlier this year. That's not the way it has always been though and it has gone back and forth, hence the confusion. As of now, Chartpak is servicing all warranty claims regardless of country of origin. Good luck finding a deal.

That's great to hear, thank you!

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Well, Brian, I stand corrected. Sargetalon has confirmed. I like Rolf Theil, he is in Germany, and you will get a real Pelikan if you buy from him, provides good after sales service too.

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huh?

 

I don't see $320. I am not sure where you are getting that price but search as I might that is not what I find on his site. Is there some special I am not seeing?

 

 

 

I am looking to buy a M800 (not a special edition) and am looking around for a deal. Penbox (UK) seems to have them for $320 plus shipping, that's the lowest I've seen them.

 

Looking for a cap for a Sheaffer Touchdown Sentinel Deluxe Fat version

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huh?

 

I don't see $320. I am not sure where you are getting that price but search as I might that is not what I find on his site. Is there some special I am not seeing?

 

Here's a link: http://www.penbox.co.uk/souveran.800.htm

 

I'm assuming that 20% VAT has to be subtracted from that.

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I saw that.

 

That is $402 not $320

Looking for a cap for a Sheaffer Touchdown Sentinel Deluxe Fat version

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I see. Sorry, I misunderstood how that worked. I thought you would still have to pay VAT. Thanks for that info.

Looking for a cap for a Sheaffer Touchdown Sentinel Deluxe Fat version

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