Important new on OMAS

[Sammyo]

I had been trying to save to get an Omas, but then they disappeared and the prices sky rocketed on the models I wanted... maybe now I'm in with a chance!!!!

[heldentenor]

Per the conditions of sale listed on eBay, these will not be available to buyers in the USA. Bummer.

[Woody]

I only have one question about the Omas models for sale. I've enjoyed the pics, understand they're beautiful pens ... BUT what about servicing when the pen needs it?

[Laura N]

I only have one question about the Omas models for sale. I've enjoyed the pics, understand they're beautiful pens ... BUT what about servicing when the pen needs it?

There is no servicing. There is no Omas in operation at this moment. The seller bought the inventory from Omas and is liquidating it.

So, a current eBay listing says, very clearly: "We do not undertake any sort of factory warranty, we are not Omas pen company and have no parts for repair but we take care and stand behind the products according the ebay rules." (Emphasis in original.) That means that you can seek a refund through eBay if the item is not as described when it arrives.

The auction I looked at appears open to US buyers.

[earthdawn]

I only have one question about the Omas models for sale. I've enjoyed the pics, understand they're beautiful pens ... BUT what about servicing when the pen needs it?

There is no servicing. There is no Omas in operation at this moment. The seller bought the inventory from Omas and is liquidating it.

So, a current eBay listing says, very clearly: "We do not undertake any sort of factory warranty, we are not Omas pen company and have no parts for repair but we take care and stand behind the products according the ebay rules." (Emphasis in original.) That means that you can seek a refund through eBay if the item is not as described when it arrives.

The auction I looked at appears open to US buyers.

I saw that too...

But once I clicked the shipping rates it comes up unavailable. So while it may say they will the shipping rate won't let you see.

I am curious what happens when a USA buyer wins the auction.

[heldentenor]

I had a bid cancelled in an earlier auction of theirs because I was a US buyer. I'm not sure a US buyer would be allowed to win. Interesting that some of their auctions have text saying "We do not sell to the USA" while others do not.

[Robert]

The seller does quote shipping cost to the U.S. on some (non-Omas) pens, like $35.00 for a Visconti Wall Street. It is curious that this seller seems to exclude Omas pens from sale to the U.S.

[penwash]

I had a bid cancelled in an earlier auction of theirs because I was a US buyer. I'm not sure a US buyer would be allowed to win. Interesting that some of their auctions have text saying "We do not sell to the USA" while others do not.

What a weird restriction.
They mention in the auction that US sales are handled by US distributors, but what does that mean?
Can we in the US buy OMAS pens being liquidated or not?

If yes, who are these US distributors? Anybody know?

SIDE NOTE: I am not in a hurry to get one. Just curious.

[jar]

Right now it appears folk living in the US cannot buy the liquidation items.

But this is all still early. Let's wait and see if Phoenix rises.

[earthdawn]

I had a bid cancelled in an earlier auction of theirs because I was a US buyer. I'm not sure a US buyer would be allowed to win. Interesting that some of their auctions have text saying "We do not sell to the USA" while others do not.

What a weird restriction.
They mention in the auction that US sales are handled by US distributors, but what does that mean?
Can we in the US buy OMAS pens being liquidated or not?

If yes, who are these US distributors? Anybody know?

SIDE NOTE: I am not in a hurry to get one. Just curious.

KENRO is the US distributor and we are all waiting for word on when they will be getting what we hope is the lions share.

[Sammyo]

KENRO is the US distributor and we are all waiting for word on when they will be getting what we hope is the lions share.

Why would the US get the "Lions share"? it is only the fourth most populated continent in the world!
(if it's not clear from all the emoticons, this was meant in a playful way only, I lived in the US for 10 years )

[earthdawn]

KENRO is the US distributor and we are all waiting for word on when they will be getting what we hope is the lions share.

Why would the US get the "Lions share"? it is only the fourth most populated continent in the world!
(if it's not clear from all the emoticons, this was meant in a playful way only, I lived in the US for 10 years )

Playful cause I want a BBB nib....

The US is also not where they are made so getting the "Lions" share here would be ridiculous...