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Taffi Abernathy · 15 November 2009, 03:29 AM

Some of the collections here are simply beautiful, and I might add, way out of my league. I saw my 2 MBs Meisterstuck pens as indulgences and don't think I'd be inclined to exceed what I paid for those on any writing instrument. Please take a moment to indicate on the poll how much you would realistically spend on a coveted writing instrument. Feel free to maintain your anonymity if you like.

smc · 15 November 2009, 03:54 AM

I'd spend $250-350. Sorry, not being a pain but it wasn't on the list.

shandy · 15 November 2009, 04:04 AM

I gave between $1000-$3000 but that is a long way off!
There are a few specific pens that I like a lot that are in the mid $1000's that I would like to own one day. Real world here and now would be anything up to $800!

purplepantman · 15 November 2009, 04:37 AM

I chose the first category although this would be "£" for me.

I'd spend up to £100.

I just feel a pen is so easy to loose (or have stolen) to go spending much more on.
Don't get me wrong, I love pens - always have done but I just feel you can get something nice for not too much money.

I've got a few pens, all ranging from from £5 to £50 ish and I'm quite happy with them.
I think Parker and Sheaffer make great everyday instruments so I don't feel the need to go spending silly money.
I'd rather have 5 x £100 pens than 1 x £500 pen.

Bisquitlips · 15 November 2009, 04:39 AM

I would spend up to $3000.00 on a Hemingway FP and perhaps a few others, but that is in the future.

I enjoy the hunt as much as the acquisition.

JJ Irani · 15 November 2009, 04:51 AM

I do admire pens, but not interested in spending more than 50¢ on a BIC!!

2careless · 15 November 2009, 05:11 AM

Frankly I like pens better than watches... my grail pens are all > $3000 category.

blackmsport · 15 November 2009, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I do admire pens, but not interested in spending more than 50¢ on a BIC!!

In Aotearoa you save that 50 cents for a beer hey

Yume-sama · 15 November 2009, 05:14 AM

I'd say my limit would be 10k. It depends. It'd have to be super nice and special.

I've seen some pens in Tokyo for $60,000 and thought THAT was outlandish!

vh_bu98 · 15 November 2009, 06:11 AM

I spent a little over $350 for my Montblanc starwalker cool blue. I love the shade of blue on it and the platinum goes with my platinum YM.

So $500 is my limit since I don't use pens much.

kcmo · 15 November 2009, 07:45 AM

The most I've ever spent on a pen is $100 for the Cross ballpoint that I currently use. I like pens but would rather spend my money on Rolexes!!!!

BarkMaster · 15 November 2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I do admire pens, but not interested in spending more than 50¢ on a BIC!!

Pen Tosser!!!

smc · 15 November 2009, 10:52 AM

Bisquitlips · 15 November 2009, 11:14 AM

JJ really needs to go beyond his comfort level. I am sure there was a time when he would rather have had a Timex than a Rolex.

BarkMaster · 15 November 2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

JJ really needs to go beyond his comfort level. I am sure there was a time when he would rather have had a Timex than a Rolex.

50c pen... Isn't there a rule somewhere againt being a semi-poser???

Let's take up an offering! If we each donate $1 we should be able to get JJ a pen that won't embarrass his watches. Or us. Or the herd, for that matter.

East Bay Rider · 15 November 2009, 11:18 AM

Spent a bit over $200 each on our MB Bordeaux pens and pencils. That seemed enough.

onkyo · 16 November 2009, 06:45 AM

Up to $500..... but my knowledge of pens is minimal.

BarkMaster · 16 November 2009, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

Up to $500..... but my knowledge of pens is minimal.

I'll bet your knowledge of "stereos" isn't.

Skip Greenwade · 20 November 2009, 07:27 AM

I checked the $500.00 - $1,000.00 option because that's where the MB Writers' Series ballpoints fall (thankfully, they are at the low end of that range!). I have the entire series and can't imagine not continuing on with it, so next September...

Best,
Skip

Troy · 20 November 2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I do admire pens, but not interested in spending more than 50¢ on a BIC!!

Browining · 20 November 2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Greenwade

I checked the $500.00 - $1,000.00 option because that's where the MB Writers' Series ballpoints fall (thankfully, they are at the low end of that range!). I have the entire series and can't imagine not continuing on with it, so next September...

Best,
Skip

WOW!!! Nice collection. That would be my dream of having all the WE ballpoints. Just started getting interested in the WE line and have the Faulkner BP, Shaw BP & FP and the Mann RB. Hope to get the Mann BP and FP later.

Browning

Psmith · 20 November 2009, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I do admire pens, but not interested in spending more than 50¢ on a BIC!!

When I think of JJ, this is the sort of 'pen' that comes to mind...

Lion · 21 November 2009, 12:21 AM

I enjoy fine writing instruments and have four MontBlanc pens. Right now my everyday pen is a MB Starwalker RB. But I also like the Pilot G-2 gel writer with an extra fine tip(0.38) and carry and use it. If someone needs a pen this is the one I loan out(cheap)!!!

View Poll Results: How Much Would You Spend On a Writing Instrument?
$0 to $100	9	14.75%
$101 to $250	9	14.75%
$350 to $500	26	42.62%
$500 to $1000	7	11.48%
$1000 to $3000	7	11.48%
$3000 +	3	4.92%
Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

15 November 2009, 03:29 AM	#1
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	What's The Most You'd Spend On a Pen? Some of the collections here are simply beautiful, and I might add, way out of my league. I saw my 2 MBs Meisterstuck pens as indulgences and don't think I'd be inclined to exceed what I paid for those on any writing instrument. Please take a moment to indicate on the poll how much you would realistically spend on a coveted writing instrument. Feel free to maintain your anonymity if you like. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

15 November 2009, 04:39 AM	#5
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,502	I would spend up to $3000.00 on a Hemingway FP and perhaps a few others, but that is in the future. I enjoy the hunt as much as the acquisition. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

15 November 2009, 04:51 AM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	I do admire pens, but not interested in spending more than 50¢ on a BIC!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 November 2009, 11:14 AM	#14
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,502	JJ really needs to go beyond his comfort level. I am sure there was a time when he would rather have had a Timex than a Rolex. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

15 November 2009, 03:54 AM	#2
smc Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Watch: 16610 - Y Posts: 95	I'd spend $250-350. Sorry, not being a pain but it wasn't on the list.

15 November 2009, 04:04 AM	#3
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	I gave between $1000-$3000 but that is a long way off! There are a few specific pens that I like a lot that are in the mid $1000's that I would like to own one day. Real world here and now would be anything up to $800!

15 November 2009, 04:37 AM	#4
purplepantman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotland Posts: 7	I chose the first category although this would be "£" for me. I'd spend up to £100. I just feel a pen is so easy to loose (or have stolen) to go spending much more on. Don't get me wrong, I love pens - always have done but I just feel you can get something nice for not too much money. I've got a few pens, all ranging from from £5 to £50 ish and I'm quite happy with them. I think Parker and Sheaffer make great everyday instruments so I don't feel the need to go spending silly money. I'd rather have 5 x £100 pens than 1 x £500 pen.

15 November 2009, 05:11 AM	#7
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Frankly I like pens better than watches... my grail pens are all > $3000 category.

15 November 2009, 05:14 AM	#9
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	I'd say my limit would be 10k. It depends. It'd have to be super nice and special. I've seen some pens in Tokyo for $60,000 and thought THAT was outlandish!

15 November 2009, 06:11 AM	#10
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	I spent a little over $350 for my Montblanc starwalker cool blue. I love the shade of blue on it and the platinum goes with my platinum YM. So $500 is my limit since I don't use pens much.

15 November 2009, 07:45 AM	#11
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	The most I've ever spent on a pen is $100 for the Cross ballpoint that I currently use. I like pens but would rather spend my money on Rolexes!!!!

15 November 2009, 10:52 AM	#13
smc Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Watch: 16610 - Y Posts: 95

15 November 2009, 11:18 AM	#16
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,906	Spent a bit over $200 each on our MB Bordeaux pens and pencils. That seemed enough. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

16 November 2009, 06:45 AM	#17
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Up to $500..... but my knowledge of pens is minimal.

20 November 2009, 07:27 AM	#19
Skip Greenwade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Watch: Too Many to List! Posts: 201	I checked the $500.00 - $1,000.00 option because that's where the MB Writers' Series ballpoints fall (thankfully, they are at the low end of that range!). I have the entire series and can't imagine not continuing on with it, so next September... Best, Skip

21 November 2009, 12:21 AM	#23
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I enjoy fine writing instruments and have four MontBlanc pens. Right now my everyday pen is a MB Starwalker RB. But I also like the Pilot G-2 gel writer with an extra fine tip(0.38) and carry and use it. If someone needs a pen this is the one I loan out(cheap)!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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