Posted by JeffC/CA on 5/3/13 11:51pm
Msg #468686

Pens--too good to be true?

Hi all,
I've been shopping for pens today. I like the look of these Pilot Precise V7 RT's and they're about $24-$30 per dozen at places like Office Depot, Staples, etc.

I decided to try Amazon and found them for $1.69 per dozen in blue color. Shipping is about $7.00 for first box. I ordered 10 boxes for about $30 shipped.

Does this sound too good to be true? Amazon always stands behind their retailers and I have returned things with no hassles before.

Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Precise-Retractable-Rolling-Point/dp/B0013CNZ4W/ref=pd_sim_op_1#productDetails

I'll post when they arrive (10 pens or 10 dozen!).

Reply by pdl/cali on 5/3/13 11:56pm
Msg #468687

I am down to my last 5 blue pens. Because the BO's keep my pens!!! Darn it!! let us know how those pens work. I like fine point Jetstream 0.7. I will be needing to order soon.

Reply by Julie/CA on 5/4/13 1:23am
Msg #468693

where in CA are you guys located? I am in Lodi.

Reply by Clem/CA on 5/4/13 10:59am
Msg #468735

Pen thieves

I hold the BO's id hostage until I get my pens back

Reply by MistarellaFL on 5/4/13 11:23am
Msg #468739

Re: Pen thieves

I give everyone I am in contact with a free pen, with my contact information clearly printed on it.
Brws + TCs.
It's increased both loan work and local GNW.

Reply by Julie/CA on 5/4/13 1:22am
Msg #468692

It did sound too good to be true so of course I ordered 10 boxes, but we shall see what comes 10 pens or 10 dozen...

Reply by Art_PA on 5/4/13 6:35am
Msg #468700

Staples has blue ballpoints in boxes much cheaper. Why buy Pilots to lose? Blue is Blue, unless you get paid more for using expensive pens. If you do, try Mont Blancs.

Reply by Lee/AR on 5/4/13 7:04am
Msg #468701

Bic Sticks 10/$1.00. Nobody wants/keeps them. n/m

Reply by JeffC/CA on 5/4/13 8:02am
Msg #468707

Re: Bic Sticks 10/$1.00. Nobody wants/keeps them.

At 25.7 cents each these are a bargain.
They write much better than sticks.
They don't make me look like a cheapskate.
I don't have to shake them for the client.
They are cheap enough at this price to not worry about losing the occasional pen; in fact if he/she asks for it I'll give it to him/her readily.
Maybe I should just buy more and give them to everyone I work with! That's a cheap way to say thank you. I think I'll send some back with the doc packages, too. I guess I like people.

Reply by Lee/AR on 5/4/13 8:39am
Msg #468712

Not knocking the deal or your reasons. To each his own. n/m

Reply by Notarysigner on 5/4/13 10:14am
Msg #468723

AGREE WITH YOU..I try to leave them but they give back LOL n/m

Reply by Calnotary on 5/4/13 8:02am
Msg #468706

I have been buying for years and I love them, not only their price but they are really soft and it does the job.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001Q4HUNO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i04?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Reply by JeffC/CA on 5/4/13 8:17am
Msg #468708

I did see many cheaper pens out there while I was shopping. I guess I just wanted to alert others to pens that are normally around $2.00 each for (In my case) around 25 cents. I know there are pens out there for much less or even free. I also know there are some on this forum who use gel or rollerball pens and might appreciate these.

As I said, this may all be too good to be true.

Reply by Robert522TX on 5/4/13 8:32am
Msg #468710

Thanks for the tip! Great Deal! Bought 10 pks too... n/m

Reply by LKT/CA on 5/4/13 8:36am
Msg #468711

No, not too good to be true - Amazon.com ROCKS!!

Amazon usually has the best deals and the prices can't be beat. I bought styluses for my family's cell phones. The retail stores charge $9.99 and up - each. I bought the same item on amazon for $1.69 each. Awhile back, I needed a replacement blade for a set of hair clippers. Went to the beauty supply and they charge $23 with a "no return" policy that applied even if the item was unopened. Went online to Amazon and bought the exact same item for $11 with free shipping. You got an excellent deal!! Thanks for sharing.

Reply by dgd/CA on 5/4/13 1:06pm
Msg #468743

Ordered. Thank you So Much for alerting us to this

of course, as I was on Amazon, took the opportunity to "re-stock" on any number of items I'm a little low on. lol... No Shipping Charges

Reply by Robert522TX on 5/4/13 10:47pm
Msg #468784

**ORDER CANCELLED BY AMAZON! ...OH WELL....N/M n/m

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 5/5/13 8:03am
Msg #468792

Listed at $14.66 now

Guess they maybe made a mistake. If you click on the link in the original post they are now $14.66

Reply by KarenVentura on 5/5/13 10:14am
Msg #468804

Re: **ORDER CANCELLED BY AMAZON! ...OH WELL....N/M

My order was cancelled to by Amazon.

Reply by KarenVentura on 5/5/13 10:19am
Msg #468806

Re: **ORDER CANCELLED BY AMAZON! ...OH WELL....N/M

This is the email I got.
Karen,

I am so very sorry. It appears this listing changed unexpectedly yesterday and does not accurately represent the product in our inventory that we were intending to list on Amazon. I apologize for this mistake and resulting inconvenience. We have deleted the listing from our Amazon offerings and canceled your order for a full refund so you can reorder from another Amazon seller. Please let us know if you require anything else from our Amazon offerings and I will try to arrange an additional discount for your troubles. Thank you.

_____________________________
jim
officequarters

Reply by JeffC/CA on 5/5/13 10:59am
Msg #468813

Re: **ORDER CANCELLED BY AMAZON! ...OH WELL....N/M

Yeah, bummer. I called Amazon and they gave me a $5.00 voucher towards my next purchase. Better than nothing.