New owner alert

[mck22]

Well after reading all the posts here in the new section and before I wanted to buy a pen. I got some good tips and info from Richard and followed them. It lead me to fountain pen network. I did a search on St. Louis and came across a lady who was searching for stores in the area. A guy named Dennis responded stating that he was in Jefferson City and anyone who was interested in fountain pens were more than welcome to come over and try out any of his pens. I contacted him and told him I was about 30 min away, a total newbie and wanted to see if the offer stood for me. He replied right away telling me rough times and health problems made him shut down and move. I told him no worries hope things get better and thanks for the reply. He asked where I was located at and what I was really interested in. I told him my exact location and just pens!!!! Turns out he is 2 min away. I am not kidding, if there wasnt trees and hills, we would be able to see each other. He offered to let me come over anytime and try out anything. I did yesterday, he gave me a lesson from filling, tips, restoring, companies....etc. More then I can remember. I stayed about an hour wrote with about 50+ pens and came home with these. I dont know what a good deal would have been, or even if I got anything good. I like the way they write and the the weight of them. Let me know what you guys think. I paid 80 for the Sheaffer Pen/pencil combo. As I was leaving he threw in the watermans,cross, a bottle of noodlers ink, and a little pen case. So thanks to everyone for the help on my first purchase, but I am interested to check out the price on them. See if he took advantage of a total newbie.
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[R1@160@alltimes]

WOW congrats!! For 80 bucks you certainly did not go wrong.

[STEELINOX]

Oh, man, you gotta SHAEFFER TARGA !
I want one of those too, has he got any more??

Randy

the one on the right is the one I am after...
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii311/insubterfuge/targa.jpg

[mck22]

Randy I do not know, but I will sure ask.

Thanks Gus, is that a deal on the Shaeffers alone?

[Lol-x]

I think you did good...........very good :thumbsup:

[Bisquitlips]

You did better than fine! And what's better you found out how generous pen people can be. :agree::agree:

[mck22]

You did better than fine! And what's better you found out how generous pen people can be. :agree::agree:

Ya Richard I had a blast looking and trying them all out. He had a few other watermans I was interested in, but I couldnt pull the trigger. Thanks for all your help again. First class!!!!!!:thumbsup:

[shandy]

You did wonderfully and you experienced what it is like to be amongst pen collectors, a wonderful bunch of folks.
You know, I have never joined a club in my life, just never been into that sort of thing. Well my local pen club changed that. A nicer bunch of folks you could not wish to meet. I look forward every month to our meetings!
Congratulations, what a way to start with some vintage. I encourage any one here who is interested in fountain pens to get at least one vintage. The nibs and build quality are wonderful!

[2th DR]

Congrats Brent! :cheers:
Another one bites the dust! :clap: