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    Hi there,

    I was looking for a couple pens and found pretty good prices at ThePenCompany.com, which seems like a British retailer (I'm in California), but their prices were really good (which made me nervous ).

    If anyone has dealt with them or have any concerns I should know about before sending my $100's their way, please let me know.

    Thanks for welcoming me and offering any advice!

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    Welcome.

    You can also try Cult Pens in the UK. Same prices and currently free worldwide shipping above for items above $90 and less than 2kg weight.

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    I've had good experiences with Cult pens for ink and nib purchases. Great prices and fast shipping to the US (only $13 S&H for a big box full of Diamine 30ml bottles).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Empty_of_Clouds View Post
    Welcome.

    You can also try Cult Pens in the UK. Same prices and currently free worldwide shipping above for items above $90 and less than 2kg weight.
    Thanks so much for the +1 on Cult vs TPC. I’m an addict and hope to contribute much to the bottom line of the most reasonable and fair sellers out there in the years to come!

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    Hey there, thanks so much for the advice - that’s two of you now guiding me toward Cult and, while I’m not here to shill for any one company over another, as a newbie I hope to find the right combo of best prices + great service as possible - and you’ve aided that.

    Thx again!

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    I do have to say that from what I’m seeing, TPC is offering the pen I want at $350 USD vs $530 USD at Cult. If I’m missing something or if there is absolutely something sketchy or amiss with The Pen Company that I’m missing, please weigh in. Otherwise, if both are trustworthy, I can’t spend an extra $180 for no benefit.

    Im speaking as much for the future as this single purchase, but at least I’ll have personal experience after this buy. Thank you all, again! What an amazingly supportive community. ✌🏽❤️

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    The Pen Company is a well known British retailer that sells online and as a B&M company. I've bought from them and have experienced no problems.

    Have no fears about them just because their P&P price to the US might be different to the Cult Pens offer.

    In the event you are referring to a Pelikan pen then I recommend you also check it's price on Amazon.co.uk and on Amazon.de as they always tend to have good prices and cheap US P&P on Pelikan pens.

    Ensure you get it VAT free as that's going to save you even more money.
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    What an incredibly helpful response! I will do as you suggest and start following your blog as well! Thanks much - Bo

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    What pen are you looking at that has such a big difference in price compared with Cult Pens?

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    With the clarity of morning (here in Los Angeles), I see that, indeed, I was wrong on the pricing and that Cult was very close in price to TPC. I took a leap of faith late last night and went with TPC for my M800 (plus some inks), but with the guidance of this board, I also spent more time digging into CULT and have several items in my cart there for today as well!

    After having been satisfied with my initial couple (now beloved) pens for a year, and having improved my penmanship, I'm now in a frenzied "SPEND!" phase, and am so happy to be learning from all of you.

    Thanks so much again.

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    I've bought stuff from thePenCompany & not had a problem with them.

    It is not unusual for shops in the UK to offer discounts at different times across the year.

    Sometimes it's CultPens, sometimes it's the PenShop, Wheelers and the others.
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    For Pelikan from the UK, you could try Pure Pens or Niche Pens (the same operation). They specialise in Pelikan and have a broad range.

    No connection, just a satisfied and poorer customer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RWS View Post
    For Pelikan from the UK, you could try Pure Pens or Niche Pens (the same operation). They specialise in Pelikan and have a broad range.

    No connection, just a satisfied and poorer customer.
    Thanks so much, just trying to get my “pen legs,” so ALL suggestions are welcome!!!

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    Most of my Pelikan pens have been purchased through CultPens, from M200s to a most recent M900. I have never had an issue with them.

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    I've heard so much positive about them that I'll definitely give them a shot for my next German pen and ink for sure! Thanks again!

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