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mck22 · 6 November 2009, 01:51 PM

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.

R1@160@alltimes · 6 November 2009, 01:54 PM

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

STEELINOX · 6 November 2009, 01:57 PM

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...

mck22 · 6 November 2009, 02:05 PM

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

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

Lol-x · 6 November 2009, 02:28 PM

I think you did good...........very good

Bisquitlips · 6 November 2009, 02:31 PM

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

mck22 · 6 November 2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

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

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!!!!!!

shandy · 6 November 2009, 03:13 PM

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 · 6 November 2009, 11:52 PM

Congrats Brent!

Another one bites the dust!

6 November 2009, 01:51 PM	#1
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	New owner alert 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. __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

6 November 2009, 01:54 PM	#2
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	WOW congrats!! For 80 bucks you certainly did not go wrong. __________________

6 November 2009, 01:57 PM	#3
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	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... __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN 274

6 November 2009, 02:05 PM	#4
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	Randy I do not know, but I will sure ask. Thanks Gus, is that a deal on the Shaeffers alone? __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

6 November 2009, 02:28 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,259	I think you did good...........very good __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

6 November 2009, 02:31 PM	#6
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	You did better than fine! And what's better you found out how generous pen people can be. __________________ 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

6 November 2009, 03:13 PM	#8
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	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!

6 November 2009, 11:52 PM	#9
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Congrats Brent! Another one bites the dust!

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