Buying a pen for the nib

[lisantica]

One of the nice features of Pelikan's is the ability to change nibs.
I started looking for a nib or two to have on hand and have found that an entire pen is sometimes the way to go.
For example, I was looking for an OB nib for my M800 and found the nib to be priced at $320, but I bought an entire pen for $330.

Is this commonplace?

[dduran]

If you look hard enough (or wait long enough), you'll find M800 nibs go for ~$120 - $150, even brand new :) The retail price is a bit high, specially for the recently discontinued ones (Obliques, BB, and 3B)

[lisantica]

If you look hard enough (or wait long enough), you'll find M800 nibs go for ~$120 - $150, even brand new :)
Thank you, I will be on the lookout for this price range, it's more in line with what I'd like to pay.

[whych]

Have a look on ebay.de. Search for: Pelikan 800 Ersatzfeder.
They are generally cheaper in Germany.
Unfortunately the unusal size nibs/pens usually sell at a premium, but you need patience.

[lisantica]

Thank you whych.

[dduran]

Like these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231115482702?orig_cvip=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231115477604?orig_cvip=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231109965206?orig_cvip=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400620772860?orig_cvip=true

Martini (first 3 items) is a great seller :)

[lisantica]

Thank you dduran. :wave:

[dduran]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLEARANCE-SALE-PELIKAN-M800-nib-size-OBB-discontinued-size-/231131621241?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d084a779
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLEARANCE-SALE-PELIKAN-M800-nib-size-3B-TRIPLE-BROAD-discontinued-size-/231131619876?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d084a224

OBB, 3B :)

[lisantica]

Thank you. :)