Agatha repair?

[Remedial penmanship]

Howdy!

 

I have a beloved OB Agatha that I’ve let go dry and the silver has tarnished because… no matter the ink or how often flushed or cleaned, it seemed always a leak at the section threads, small but enough for reliably painted fingers.  I tend to hold the pen at the proximal end of the section or on the threads.  Would one send to Montblanc corporate or an independent in the US?  For older celluloid pens I’ve sent to Germany and Italy, this seems more of a possible plastic problem that could affect similar 146 or 149 models.  Anyone with a similar symptom or repair suggestion?

 

Never iron gall inked, usually either Montblanc, Diamine, Bungubox, or Sailor ink lines.

 

Thanks!

[como]

I would send it to Montblanc. From what you described, hopefully (and I am betting) it will be just level 1 service.

[Dione]

It is very likely that the only place where there will be replacement parts is Montblanc. Currently you will have to send it to My Jewellery Repair and they will send it to Montblanc for a quote. It might take a while...

[Michael R.]

Ask for a quote. Lately Montblanc asks a premium for repairing older limited edition pens. If they follow that road on your request it will be 400-700 US $. Unfortunately they don't seem to offer level 1 or 2 repairs anymore on the older editions anymore.

You could get in contact with Tom Westerich or Max Schrage. Very high quality repair and better value if they can help.

Cheers and good luck.

 

Michael

[como]

@Michael R. That’s good to know. Thank you for sharing. I always tell the boutique that if it’s going to be more than level 1 charge, they should let me know. They’ve always said that that’s their practice as well. Does what you mentioned apply to just limited editions, or special editions too? Thank you!

[timo]

https://www.montblanc.com/content/dam/mtb/assets/customer-service/pdf/New/Preislisten-Online-Chart-WI-UK-3.pdf
 

Writers editions seem to fall into the ‘cost estimate’ category rather than level 1 or 2 service. I sent in a vermeil solitaire which fell into this category for a replacement of a gold/sliver plated part - replaced at cost, not within a service category.

[como]

@timo You are right! It clearly lists limited and special editions at "cost estimate". I had even used this chart recently but didn't pay attention to the bottom part. So I'd better not drop my Homer 😀!

[Dione]

I've seen someone quote the cost to repair an older Writers Edition by Montblanc and it wasn't that bad. It all depends on what parts are required. However, I don't believe that level 1 and 2 service prices are exactly the same for all models.

[Uncial]

I think it depends on the pen and the parts. I think some parts are manufactured as required, especially on older models, so the cost can be slightly eye watering. 

[Ron Z]

Given the value of the Agatha today, I would suggest sending it in to Montblanc.  If they break it, it's their problem.  If I break it, I get to send it to them for repair, only now its my problem and not theirs.   I like it when something is an SEP.

[Remedial penmanship]

Thanks for all the suggestions!