Is It Just Me Or Is The Lamy 2000 Black Amber Way Overpriced?

[rwilsonedn]

Sorry, but my uncontrollable giggling started when you stated the list price for a standard 2000. That is even more absurd than the price on the allegedly special edition.

ron

[steelblue]

I wanted the Imporium when it was released but no way at $550 and had stopped looking as it was designated a "no discount" item. Within a week Pen Boutique had it for significantly less with a sale code promotion at the time. It may not happen again and especially with this one being a "special edition" but it is worth checking in my experience if you are interested but not at full retail. If memory serves me correctly the Imporiums were the thrid "no discounts" item I've purchased for more than $140 off the usual price, new with full honors so they do happen from time to time.

[dapprman]

Goulet Pens in their video cast earlier this week (the regular Q&A session I think) mentioned that when they were told about it and asked how many they wanted they were told 'no discount', however they have now been told they can discount it. I suspect most retailers will be selling it for around the same price ($472 from them) and it does make you wonder if Lamy fear that they won't sell many at the MRRP.

[Mastiff]

I have a soft spot for L2K's both in normal and steel versions. However I have absolutely no intention of paying what they are asking for this pen.

[mmg122]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who did a double take at the name..."black amber"...WUH??

 

Did Lamy just...

[TheRealMikeDr]

I see the price for this is now $472 (Goulet) - curious if anyone purchased one - would love to see "real world" pictures of it.

 

Thanks!

[Freedom]

The Lamy 2000 in Makrolon has never interested me. I can definitely appreciate it but the shape of the section as well as the hooded nib makes it a no go for me. The look of the so-called "black Amber" is starting to grow on me. With the exception of one pen, I don't own any metal pen. Simply don't care for any of them. And still, that one I find attractive. $500 USD for it however is ridiculous imo.

[richardandtracy]

The Black-Amber.

That's neither Black nor Amber.

 

Err.

 

Obviously someone put on their 'Stupid' head, not their 'Marketing' head, when they came up with that name.

 

As for the pen.

Well, I don't like the feel of polycarbonate, so it's good it's not Makralon.

Don't like the lightness of an empty wallet either. So, I suspect I'm going to giggle from afar over it.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[jar]

Whether or not something is overpriced is always a "Just You" conclusion.

[gryphon1911]

Agreed. I see the prices on some of the Pelikan pens and can't believe I'd ever pay that much for a pen.

 

I'm pretty sure that there is a market out there for the 50th Lamy 2000. it might not be you, but I'm pretty sure that the 5000 put out in the wild will be purchased.

[PAKMAN]

Still waiting to see it in person, maybe this Thursday at Pen Club meeting.

[rwilsonedn]

Whether or not something is overpriced is always a "Just You" conclusion.

 

It's up to the market, not just me. If you start seeing discount offers right away, and there always seems to be stock in the drawer, it's overpriced. If I think it's ludicrously expensive but the entire production run sells out in a week, it's not overpriced.

ron

[82Greg]

I believe Lamy used the stainless steel body because they had a working manufacturing line they could tweak without much effort or expense. To justify the increased price (compared to the production stainless steel, they put it in a fancy box, added a bottle of ink, added a finish, and they added a limited edition number.

 

At a street price of US$472, it is almost a 60% markup from the baseline stainless steel pen, which seems rather steep.

 

I would have much preferred the same treatment of a makralon based pen in some color other then black with a US street

[ian1964]

They are just jumping on the Montblanc / Pelikan band waggon. Both those companies inflate the price and call it a Special or Limited edition and customers scramble to buy. Just good marketing.

[adamselene]

Is it worth $233? Current price at closeout on lamyusa.com. They had 40+ w. Ef nibs a few hours ago, and I'm trying to decide.

 

Cheers,

 

Adam

Edited February 4, 2018 by adamselene

[pajaro]

I paid $87 or $88 for a new Lamy 2000 EF. That's about what it's worth to me.

[Runnin_Ute]

For some it might be - even at $233. I am not a fan of the steel 2000 just because of the weight. No other reason. According a review I saw the weight is as follows:

Weight, Uncapped (with ink and/or converter): 34g

Weight, Capped (with ink and/or converter): 54g

 

So even uncapped it exceeds my top end of 30 grams.

 

The makrolon version according to Goulet is 25 grams capped. Which is ok but not ideal, but unposted is 15 grams which is even better. So about the weight of a Pilot Metropolitan.

[MYU]

I had the chance to try the Lamy 200 stainless steel edition. While it was a marvel to behold, I didn't like the weight and the lack of an ink window (something I rely upon with the standard 2000). Even with the opportunity to get one at a good 50% under retail price for a lightly used one, I passed. I just knew I'd not be drawn to using it. Given that, I find this "black amber" edition even worse. They took the already flawed stainless steel 2000 and doubled the price! So even on sale at $233, I wouldn't waste my money. Now, if they'd done the SMART thing and put in an ink window with a translucent brushed overlay matching the barrel, so that you could see the ink level when held up to the light, then maybe, just maybe I'd consider it at the discount price. But they didn't...

Edited February 11, 2018 by MYU

[tkeben]

Too add a follow up to this a couple of years later. I really wanted one of these pens when they came out, but not for the crazy price of $590. Well I'm happy to report I patiently waited until I found one this week on clearance for $200. It is quite beautiful and writes amazing.

[Donald2]

Too add a follow up to this a couple of years later. I really wanted one of these pens when they came out, but not for the crazy price of $590. Well I'm happy to report I patiently waited until I found one this week on clearance for $200. It is quite beautiful and writes amazing.

Where do they have it on clearance for $200? Please let me know.