Hi Everyone: In response to several posts on various boards regarding the hotel rate for the New York show and Elizabeth's advice regarding some "no name" hotels in New York City for under $200, I just wanted to point out that the Crowne Plaza Times Square's special New York City Pen Show hotel...

Just started accessing the site, the message boards are great, fantastic pen site overall. Where have I been hiding?

Fellow Collectors, Sheaffer has updated their website. It includes all the new models, company history, and more. http://www.sheaffer.com Cheers,

f/s the legendary Platinum maestro w. three tined music nib (on sale) Not many left, I have procured some and offer at the unbeatable price of $182 for a limited time. $8 UPS (overnight somewhat more) and $6 paypal fee. These normally sell at 250 plus. The Plat Music is my own daily user user...

Any news from Nathan ??? I try to contact him by mail ) since march but no answers.. Still sending pens or just involved in ink?? Thanks

A new Dell (open box )E152FPb Dell 15'LCD, black, Up to 1024x768 Pixels, 0.297 mm Pixel Pitch, Anti-glare and Hard Coating, 15-Pin D-Sub Input Connector.Dell 1 year warranty.asking $230 OBO. Grace A half year old 17 CRT DELL monitor(like new) $49. You choose one and I will keep the other one. I...

PRESS RELEASE OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS: NEW EBAY DROP OFF STORE OPENS SEPTEMBER 4 2004: Perlson Enterprises Ltd: announces the Grand Opening of An E-BAY Drop Off Shop Located at 4601 W 103rd Street Oak Lawn, Illinois 708 424-9817 This is a New Concept in Marketing: E-BAY Drop Off Shops are opening...

Being offered at 98 reduced sell out. Is this a good deal. I am not much into Sheaffer mods. loved the PFM's and old oldies.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone here has some experience with Marlen pens. Anyone have any thoughts on the delivery system in these pens? Are they known not to have a great delivery system? I've aquired a Bailea Pen- with a fine point. I have been using very good ink- nevertheless, it seems broadlike...

www.wantedstuff.biz A Web site has just re-launched & very soon hopes to become the online version of the old "wanted to buy" classified ads. www.wantedstuff.biz is a site that acts as a posting place for buyers to list descriptions of items they are seeking. The site is designed to eliminate the...

To those of you who are in the dark about the Rambling Snail site, some of the members are regrouping at the Fountain Pen Network Forum. We are still in the dark about the faith of Rambling Snail. I still harbour some hope that it will return. But for the time being please pay a visit...

I'm offering new Phileas (by Waterman) 0.7 mm mechanical pencils, ballpoints and/or rollerballs for $16 ea including shipping (USPS Priority Mail w/delivery confirmation). Available colors are marbled blue, red or green. Also, I have 1 marbled grey rollerball left. All pens/pencils are new...

Hi I was wondering if someone could lead me to a place where I can buy a case for my fountain pens- looking for a carrying case out of leather. Anyone know of a website with quality products at good prices? Thanks!! KOS

Fellow Collectors, I got our pre-release copy of the new pen, and it is a deep textured leather design. If you like that look and feel, this is the pen for you. This is the first good shot from tonight and I wanted to post it, as the Sheaffer slicks show a "CGI" version of the pen. This is the...

Hi, I have a question about Marlen- Basilea fountain pen. I have one and I noticed that when I write, the ink goes right threw the paper. It writes like a broad tip. Even though it says "F" for fine. Do they make an Ultra Fine nib? Thank you KOS

His last message is from August 7. Do we need to get worried?

Hi Everyone: Anyone who has not made their hotel reservations for the New York Pen Show and are planning to attend need to make them NOW! Our initial block was sold out as of Monday and the hotel has graciously extended the block for another week only up to August 25 at the rate of $159. Go to the...

Hello, I searched and didn't find a marketplace group to post this in, so I am sorry for the spam if this sort of thing is taboo here. I am selling a really cool Cartier pen display unit that is very rare. Most stores don't even have a display this nice. Please check it out if you are...

For all Parker pen collectors who have recently contacted me about a reprint of my Parker Ballpoint Pen book 1st Edition, the 2nd Edition is now available. It is presently being printed. It has 21,000 words of text, 19 information plates/ads and 220 colour photographs of pens - on high...