Skyrocketing Lamy 2000 Prices

[surprise123]

Lately, I've seen Lamy 2000 prices go from $120 up to around $160 to $170. It just so happens that I've had the sudden urge to get one and replace my Pilot VP, which I find tires my hand too quick with its heavy barrel. Alas, none in sight on Classifieds willing to trade.

 

Is Lamy raising prices on its market retailers, or is there some Amazon conspiracy going on? I've never seen such a dramatic price hike like this before.

[Theroc]

Amazon prices are not a good indicator; it's impossible to guess whatever motivates the demon handles the price list.

However, in the case of the Lamy 2000, prices have gone up, on average, over the last 12 months. By gone up I mean that they are harder to find on sale right now.

That said, endlesspens are selling them for ~$115 right now.

 

https://endlesspens.com/collections/lamy-fountain-pens/products/lamy-2000-black-makrolon-fountain-pen

[Theroc]

Sorry, just checked again. They are sold out, except maybe in medium. It vanishes and reappears.

Edited February 25, 2019 by Theroc

[TSherbs]

Be patient. People do sell them used (as I did). You'll get a good one for a good price. Hang in there.

[mehandiratta]

I have seen that prices in US are still less compared to Europe or other parts ...

 

It's better to grab those... the prices you see later are not what you expect in coming time

[Donald2]

Lamy 2000 isn't anything special either. Lots of people are having problems with the nibs on them

[anonymous3715]

I feel like the prices of Lamy 2000 are going up almost every year. I guess Lamy increases it every year?

[rolo305]

they are not the only ones. I just bought one but it was a local store in Atlanta for $125.

I feel like the prices of Lamy 2000 are going up almost every year. I guess Lamy increases it every year?

[Karmachanic]

Bad news! Inflation is rampant. Lamy's just trying to keep up.

[OCArt]

endlessness has them for $114.95. Ralph at missing-pens on eBay has them for $120 and you can order nib sizes like oblique and BB.

[surprise123]

Hmm. I guess I'll sell my Pilot VP and buy one from Endlesspens

[AidenMark]

Bad news! Inflation is rampant. Lamy's just trying to keep up.

 

 

Well rampant is a subjective term but projected German inflation for 2019 is only 1.8%.

 

 

The Lamy.de list price for a L2K is 190 Euros. If one can be found discounted for < 130E then that's a superb price. Go for it.

 

Yet it hardly seems fair to say they are 'sky rocketing price' when they are still being sold for two thirds recommended retail or less.

Edited March 3, 2019 by AidenMark