Interest in TWSBI 580 semi-"ROC edition"

[ChrisC]

Alright currently I have 2 EF's confirmed, anybody else?

Just wondering, since my dad will be going over to Taiwan and coming back after a while, I thought I would gauge FPgeeks interest in purchasing these, which, as far as I know, are not available for purchase as US retailers:

10300

These are standard TWSBI 580 clear demonstrators but with the same cap top as the ROC 100 special editions. These lack the red/blue sections and blind caps however. If anyone is interested, please post the nib size that you would want, EF, F, M, or B.

The price would be $75, shipping to CONUS included and the pens would be brand new in box. The price reflects the work involved in getting the pens, as well as the $6 for Small Flat Rate Boxes, and also that these are something different from the usual 580's. In my opinion, better looking than the Rose Gold 580's.


So with a revised price of $75 for CONUS, and $90 for Canada/UK, please post if you are interested, and include your desired nib size.

Alright currently I have 2 EF's confirmed, anybody else?

This is to gauge interest, and I would not ask for payment until I have the pens in my physical possession in the USA and ready for shipment.

[twieleba]

I would definitely be interested, count me in.

[I like mango pudding]

Are not the original roc pens still available even in Taiwan anymore? I too have someone going to Taiwan as well. I like the original version

[ChrisC]

I did not see the ROC 100 pens listed. I actually quite like this one. It's more subtle. Plus, it's a 580 rather than 540.

[I like mango pudding]

True but only the sunburst on the cap finial is TOO subtle

[Mags]

Interested yes but up in Canada so hopeful it is just a bit more to ship by US postal svc.

[ChrisC]

UPS should not be too bad for shipping to Canada.

[I like mango pudding]

Ups sucks for international shipping. They make you pay for brokerage fees and their own fees.

[ChrisC]

Thanks for the warning. If this whole thing works I'll ask around for the best way to ship to Canada.

[Mags]

UPS courier sucks. USPS is way better for sure. One day soon free trade may make brokerage houses redundant. No duty on US made pens to Canada now so I have managed a refund in the past if buying US produced fountain pens.

[heymatthew]

I'm interested as well! ChrisC... If you want, have yours shipped to me and I'll forward it on to you via USPS Priority Insured. We can figure out the cost of it later. Unless you're trying to figure out the best way to have them ALL shipped to you. In which case, USPS is still the best method and then you can ship out from Canada.

[ChrisC]

Oh I would have the pens in NJ, brought by my dad. I would ship from NJ.

[Uncle Bud]

I would be interested, but am in the UK. UPS sucks here too, is the an alternative. Cheers

[ChrisC]

USPS shipping to UK or Canada unregistered is only 2-3 dollars more than CONUS shipping. However, registered shipping to UK/Canada is $16 more than CONUS shipping.

[ChrisC]

So with a revised price of $75 for CONUS, and $90 for Canada/UK, please post if you are interested, and include your desired nib size.

[ChrisC]

Alright currently I have 2 EF's confirmed, anybody else?

[Mags]

I think at $90 USD and exchange that I am out on this pen as it crosses the $100 Canadian price point. Sorry. Good luck and I do appreciate earlier you checking on mailing prices and replying to my questions Chris.

[kaisnowbird]

I should think about visiting Taiwan - always wanted to go, now there is another reason. :p

[ChrisC]

bump!

[serpent]

i'd be interested in an EF.

[ChrisC]

oh this isnt happening anymore, apologies.

[serpent]

why the change of heart?

[serpent]

i just found someone to ship me one in EF from Taiwan. Will have it in about 10 days. Thx ChrisC for bringing this edition to my attention.

[serpent]

Just received my TWSBI 580 Taiwan Hospital Edition. Looks Great and real smooth for an EF. Total cost was about Five bucks more than a std USA version delivered.

serp