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I have wanted a snorkel filler pen but poorly maintained vintage pens have made me wary of purchasing them online.

 

Does anyone know reputable sellers ( in India ) who offer vintage pens? If so please share your experiences along with their contact details.

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This is something I would like to know too.

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I assume you'd like to purchase vintage pens from brick and mortar shops? Well, in that case... Unfortunately the number of shops have dwindled.... Mumbai has a few, Apsara Pen Mart, Mitha Pen Mart. When i had gone there.... The pens were in decent condition. You can dip test them if you want. Pens point in New Delhi seems to have a great collection of both modern and vintage  pens in great condition. Gama in Chennai can supposedly source vintahe pens for you too. 

Good thing about brick and mortar shops is that you get a better idea of what you're buying. 

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7 minutes ago, Yohaanrods said:

When i had gone there.... The pens were in decent condition. You can dip test them if you want.

So they do have snorkels. I don't live in Mumbai. 

I picked Indian sellers because shipping back and forth is far easier than buying one from overseas. Plus the import duties make the purchase unappealing.

 

I will call Apsara and Mitha. Have you ever bought anything from them?

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See, they do have vintage pens... But whether they have snorkels with them right now? I'm not sure... You'll have to call them and ask. 

 

Yes! I bought a Sheaffer no nonsense and a Sheaffer touchdown from them 

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