Quite a surprise in Esterbrook boxes

**sharmon202** · September 11th, 2015, 07:57 PM

My beautiful other half bought these at an estate sale, imagine my anticipation. When opened, all was not as it seemed.

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Inside?

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Stratford mechanical pencils.
Extremely inexpensive, in a misc box for $3. I will have to research and find someone who will appreciate them. Let me know if you know of anyone.

**VertOlive** · September 11th, 2015, 08:43 PM

Definitely give her an "A+" for effort !

**Lady Onogaro** · September 11th, 2015, 10:02 PM

Ugh--what a disappointment (if you were hoping for Esterbrooks).

**writingrav** · September 12th, 2015, 06:02 AM

The boxes are cool anyway!

**sharmon202** · September 12th, 2015, 07:17 AM

I was laughing when I opened them. Absolutely a A+ for the effort. She has learned a lot about fp's and did not think they were Esterbrook's. She also picked up a Parker desk pen set...that works, a 45 I think. Pic of it coming soon, it cleaned up very easily. For $5.50, had box and original instructions and price tag. Very cool!!