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wesdaniel · 11 February 2024, 03:03 AM

So, my company's corporate office is bifurcating. The C-suite, investment, and accounting teams are moving to a new building and the operations team is staying in the current building.

As the departing folks are cleaning and packing their offices, they're putting the items they don't want in the kitchen for others to take. Stuff like company SWAG, briefcases, laptop cases, etc. are all finding their way to the kitchen. It's kind of cool... like a swapmeet for people to be able to take things they might need and give stuff one final chance at life before being thrown away.

On Thursday, I walked into the kitchen and, sitting by itself, on the center island was a large Montblanc pen box. I thought it was odd because it wasn't on the counter with the other "up for grabs" stuff and it wasn't the typical item one would give away. So, I investigated it and, inside is an older (tarnished), never used, sterling silver Montblanc Solitaire Legrand rollerball pen.

I immediately thought that somebody put it down to get something out of the refrigerator and walked away and forgot it, so I took it to my office to secure it and then proceeded to let our receptionist know I had it. I then called our Founder's Executive Assistant to let her know in case it belonged to the Founder.

Well, sure enough, it was our Founder's. He had it laying around in his office forever, had never used it, and didn't want it; so he asked her to give it to someone and she put it in the kitchen.

She immediately said, "Oh, he will be SOOO glad that you got it!!! I should have thought of you because I know how much you love nice pens!!"

I took it to the local boutique to have it cleaned and found that this pen was released in 1996, so the pen is likely 25 years old with all accessories brand new.

The pen is now cleaned, looks spectacular, and will probably be in daily use!!

Guess it was a lucky day!!

Latrodectus · 11 February 2024, 03:09 AM

Very lucky! You will love to write with it! Nice!

STL · 16 February 2024, 03:08 PM

Nice boss!
World needs more like him.
Be sure to send him a handwritten thank you note.

Bisquitlips · 19 February 2024, 08:44 AM

Well done!

D O C · 7 October 2024, 03:36 PM

That is a fantastic story. Thanks for sharing.

1William · 7 October 2024, 09:48 PM

Nice.

Lol-x · 20 October 2024, 02:36 AM

Silver Legrand is a pretty cool find - for free.

You can get the Legrand Rollerball Refill in Broad which is great for signatures.

JasoninDenver · 23 October 2024, 10:36 AM

Outstanding!!!

Let us know how you like writing with it!

Bisquitlips · 23 October 2024, 01:14 PM

Ya know, the more I drool over this pen I understand that it is a $600.00 pen and I am jealous!

Once in a lifetime!

77T · 23 October 2024, 05:34 PM

It may have retailed for $600 at some time in the past, but it has been discontinued in that format and now goes for 900-ish on eBay.

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11 February 2024, 03:03 AM	#1
wesdaniel 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,339	Free / Found NOS Montblanc Pen Story So, my company's corporate office is bifurcating. The C-suite, investment, and accounting teams are moving to a new building and the operations team is staying in the current building. As the departing folks are cleaning and packing their offices, they're putting the items they don't want in the kitchen for others to take. Stuff like company SWAG, briefcases, laptop cases, etc. are all finding their way to the kitchen. It's kind of cool... like a swapmeet for people to be able to take things they might need and give stuff one final chance at life before being thrown away. On Thursday, I walked into the kitchen and, sitting by itself, on the center island was a large Montblanc pen box. I thought it was odd because it wasn't on the counter with the other "up for grabs" stuff and it wasn't the typical item one would give away. So, I investigated it and, inside is an older (tarnished), never used, sterling silver Montblanc Solitaire Legrand rollerball pen. I immediately thought that somebody put it down to get something out of the refrigerator and walked away and forgot it, so I took it to my office to secure it and then proceeded to let our receptionist know I had it. I then called our Founder's Executive Assistant to let her know in case it belonged to the Founder. Well, sure enough, it was our Founder's. He had it laying around in his office forever, had never used it, and didn't want it; so he asked her to give it to someone and she put it in the kitchen. She immediately said, "Oh, he will be SOOO glad that you got it!!! I should have thought of you because I know how much you love nice pens!!" I took it to the local boutique to have it cleaned and found that this pen was released in 1996, so the pen is likely 25 years old with all accessories brand new. The pen is now cleaned, looks spectacular, and will probably be in daily use!! Guess it was a lucky day!!

11 February 2024, 03:09 AM	#2
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,039	Very lucky! You will love to write with it! Nice! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

19 February 2024, 08:44 AM	#4
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Well done! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

7 October 2024, 03:36 PM	#5
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 600	That is a fantastic story. Thanks for sharing. __________________ ROLEX 116710 LN GMTII "Random" ROLEX 16710 GMTII Pepsi "P" ROLEX 16622 SS/PL YM 29mm "V"

20 October 2024, 02:36 AM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,548	Silver Legrand is a pretty cool find - for free. You can get the Legrand Rollerball Refill in Broad which is great for signatures. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

16 February 2024, 03:08 PM	#3
STL "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Western NY Watch: Rose Bubble-Back Posts: 1	Nice boss! World needs more like him. Be sure to send him a handwritten thank you note.

7 October 2024, 09:48 PM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,498	Nice.

23 October 2024, 10:36 AM	#8
JasoninDenver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,276	Outstanding!!! Let us know how you like writing with it! __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

23 October 2024, 01:14 PM	#9
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Ya know, the more I drool over this pen I understand that it is a $600.00 pen and I am jealous! Once in a lifetime! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

23 October 2024, 05:34 PM	#10
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,851	It may have retailed for $600 at some time in the past, but it has been discontinued in that format and now goes for 900-ish on eBay. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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