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amother
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 Sun, Jun 14 2009, 4:59 pm
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I want to buy my dh something that he would appreciate and I know that he really wants a nice pen, does anyone know where the best place to buy one is and what company. I know that people are into Mont Blanc and some like Cartier, do you go to department stores or do you go to Mont Blanc directly? Thanks anyone for advice.
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ra_mom
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Sun, Jun 14 2009, 5:01 pm
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Yes, go to Saks Fifth Avenue.
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amother
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Sun, Jun 14 2009, 5:23 pm
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Why Saks and what company do you recommend?
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ra_mom
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Sun, Jun 14 2009, 5:26 pm
| amother wrote: | | Why Saks and what company do you recommend? |
Because every place sells these items for the same prices, and you'll get great service and beautiful packaging at Saks.
Monte Blonc is the way to go.
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Clarissa
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Sun, Jun 14 2009, 5:36 pm
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When I bought a Montblanc, I bought it at a high end stationary/writing supply store. They are beautiful. I think they make a lovely gift.
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Barbara
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Sun, Jun 14 2009, 6:24 pm
| Clarissa wrote: | | When I bought a Montblanc, I bought it at a high end stationary/writing supply store. They are beautiful. I think they make a lovely gift. |
I'm a Waterman kind of a girl, myself.
I second the high-end stationary store. They have more experience with the product, and may be able to provide you with better advice.
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pink car
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Sun, Jun 14 2009, 7:02 pm
I bought a mont blanc pen for dh. I went to the mont blanc store in Short Hills mall, NJ.
great service.
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amother
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Sun, Jun 14 2009, 7:03 pm
Can you name a type of store that you call high end stationary store? I know that last year I saw it on sale in Saks and Bloomingdales and I should have bought it then it's something my dh really wants. But now I'm on a time limit so I can't really wait for sales.
By the way, what should the price be for a fountain pen? Is Mont Blanc really better than Cartier?
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Clarissa
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Sun, Jun 14 2009, 7:07 pm
I bought mine at Menash, but they closed years ago. There's a place that looks similar on Madison in the mid 80's, but I don't know the name.
Thank goodness for Google. Here is the place, it's called Venture. I've never been inside, but this is their pen page:
http://www.ventureonmadison.co.....s.htm
Either they're pricy, or the prices have gone up. Maybe both. But those pens are so beautiful! A gorgeous and thoughtful gift, for a pen-lover.
I had a boss who was a nut for Montblanc. He had several of them, like they were Bics.
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Barbara
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Sun, Jun 14 2009, 7:15 pm
| Clarissa wrote: | I bought mine at Menash, but they closed years ago. There's a place that looks similar on Madison in the mid 80's, but I don't know the name.
Thank goodness for Google. Here is the place, it's called Venture. I've never been inside, but this is their pen page:
http://www.ventureonmadison.co.....s.htm
Either they're pricy, or the prices have gone up. Maybe both. But those pens are so beautiful! A gorgeous and thoughtful gift, for a pen-lover.
I had a boss who was a nut for Montblanc. He had several of them, like they were Bics. |
I bought mine back home. In NY, the place I see is Joon
http://www.joonpens.com/
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yitta25
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Sun, Jun 14 2009, 8:03 pm
montgomery stationary in bp sells them. I think they are well priced. I bought a mini ballpoint montblanc last year for $180 or somewhere there. I went to the mont blanc store in short hills last week for refills and asked them how much the pen sells for, they said $338. They have a website.
montgomery pens
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amother
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Sun, Jun 14 2009, 8:20 pm
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Cross pens are also very nice. I bought a pen/pencil set for my dh online at Things Remembered and got it engraved with his name!
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amother
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Sun, Jun 14 2009, 8:22 pm
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Where is Montgomery located in BP? Are they trustworthy that they are actually selling real pens and not fakes? Do you know their phone number? Thanks.
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yitta25
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Mon, Jun 15 2009, 5:50 am
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They are on 13th ave and 51st street. On the same block as eichlers.
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greenfire
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Mon, Jun 15 2009, 6:05 am
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another vote for cross pen & pencil set engraved ... it's a classic ...
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amother
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Mon, Jun 15 2009, 6:30 am
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Cross is better than Mont Blanc? Why?
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ss321
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Mon, Jun 15 2009, 6:49 am
another vote for montblanc here.
cartier makes *pretty* pens, but montblanc is really known for making THE BEST PENS AROUND.
they are pricey but make a really beautiful and lasting gift.
my ILs gave me one a few yrs ago when I started school and I love love love it. Im just scared to put it in my pocket because what if it falls out and I lose it?
my father has one too and loves it.
DH isnt "into" pens and would prefer a bic. but I think montblanc is the way to go.
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CuteGirl613
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Mon, Jun 15 2009, 7:11 am
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Cartier is more expensive. Simpson's in Boro Park discounts the pens nicely.
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amother
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Mon, Jun 15 2009, 7:09 pm
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Are there any other stationary stores like Montgomery. They have good prices but they don't have a huge selection? Thanks.
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