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Eriktaylor · 25 May 2016, 03:04 AM

Because I work at a jewelry store I get to see very fine and expensive pens almost every day. A close friend to my watchmaker brought in his MB 149 to give to him but my watchmaker didn't want it mainly because he has pens up to his ears, but offered to find a buyer for it. I overheard and asked how much would he sell it for and after a short pause he said, "$200."

However, I have a catch 22 though with the pen. It has his initials on the cap, BUT, he is a CIA agent. So it's not your average engraved pen. I initially thought about replacing the cap, which MB would do for $200. But I thought it was pretty cool to have a CIA agent's pen. He even text me a picture of his ID for validation purposes and I assume if I ever sell it I'll black out the personal stuff on it to the potential buyer. However, I don't think this will go anywhere!

So I got a sweet deal on the 149 for $200. The MB store confirmed its a 90-91 build based on the "W. Germany" on the clip and the two tone 18K nib.

Sorry for not getting all the ink off the nib.

Frosty · 25 May 2016, 03:37 AM

That is a little spooky for me!!!

What a great find at a fantastic price. I would have gone for it in a heratbeat. Congratulations!!!!

Lion · 25 May 2016, 03:48 AM

Sounds like you got the 'Deal of the Year.'
Enjoy your new pen in the best of health!!!

Eriktaylor · 25 May 2016, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

That is a little spooky for me!!!

What a great find at a fantastic price. I would have gone for it in a heratbeat. Congratulations!!!!

Thank you. I was close to buying a cross fountain pen and even at our cost the one I wanted was almost as expensive as this 149. I figured I really don't have anything to lose.

Eriktaylor · 25 May 2016, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Sounds like you got the 'Deal of the Year.'
Enjoy your new pen in the best of health!!!

Thank you sir! I think I did. Time will tell though as it does with everything! LOL.

artschool · 25 May 2016, 04:36 AM

its a MB MIB

Eriktaylor · 25 May 2016, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by artschool

its a MB MIB

Hahaha.

"It's the MB MIB, the calligraphy defenders....."

Hahahahaha

artschool · 25 May 2016, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Eriktaylor

Hahaha.

"It's the MB MIB, the calligraphy defenders....."

Hahahahaha

Frosty · 25 May 2016, 07:14 AM

You guys are killing me with this! Did you get the “Football” when you got this pen and what DEFcon are we at?

Seriously, this is a great pen. I enjoy mine immensely. You are about to learn what a truly great fountain pen journey is about!

Eriktaylor · 25 May 2016, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

You guys are killing me with this! Did you get the “Football” when you got this pen and what DEFcon are we at?

Seriously, this is a great pen. I enjoy mine immensely. You are about to learn what a truly great fountain pen journey is about!

No I was only handed a briefcase and a cellphone that rang exactly 5 minutes after we did the exchange.

I wrote in cursive for the first time in 20 years. Best feeling ever with this pen.

bdex75 · 25 May 2016, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Eriktaylor

No I was only handed a briefcase and a cellphone that rang exactly 5 minutes after we did the exchange.

I wrote in cursive for the first time in 20 years. Best feeling ever with this pen.

It is great to write with a FP. It makes your writing much mor deliberate and neat as it slows you down. Prevents me from chicken scratch as my wife calls my rollerball writing. Great pen, great story, great deal. Congrats.

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tylerad1 · 25 May 2016, 09:19 AM

Wheres "ABC" ?

Bisquitlips · 25 May 2016, 09:21 AM

$200.00 for a 149!!!!!!!!

Sleep well my friend! That is a deal regardless what anyone says!

Once in a lifetime! Those initials can be easily buffed out.

Lordofrolex · 25 May 2016, 10:23 AM

Good come up in my opinion

locutus49 · 25 May 2016, 10:40 AM

Does it use invisible ink?

Eriktaylor · 25 May 2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

$200.00 for a 149!!!!!!!!

Sleep well my friend! That is a deal regardless what anyone says!

Once in a lifetime! Those initials can be easily buffed out.

That's sort of how I feel about it. I'm not sure I want them buffed out. It's sort of a nostalgic type of thing...

Eriktaylor · 25 May 2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

It is great to write with a FP. It makes your writing much mor deliberate and neat as it slows you down. Prevents me from chicken scratch as my wife calls my rollerball writing. Great pen, great story, great deal. Congrats.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's what I'm noticing. Definitely slowing me down!

jmiicustomz · 25 May 2016, 11:29 AM

Awesome deal!!! Enjoy it!!

Eriktaylor · 25 May 2016, 09:46 PM

Thank you. I certainly hope to!

Lion · 26 May 2016, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Eriktaylor

Thank you sir! I think I did. Time will tell though as it does with everything! LOL.

You are welcome as I enjoy seeing others learn about and use fountain pens on a regular basis…..

You are forewarned…..it's 'slippery slope' my friend…as once you start using your fountain pen there is no going back(and another person becomes addicted)!!!

With all the ink colors available you can change out your fountain pen with ease to suit your moods…..

Take care…..Leo

Eriktaylor · 27 May 2016, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

You are welcome as I enjoy seeing others learn about and use fountain pens on a regular basis…..

You are forewarned…..it's 'slippery slope' my friend…as once you start using your fountain pen there is no going back(and another person becomes addicted)!!!

With all the ink colors available you can change out your fountain pen with ease to suit your moods…..

Take care…..Leo

It's so funny you say that. Already bought another as my daily driver.... a Meisterstuck 144 FP in the Bordeaux flavor. The Burgundy is sharp! That one I'll carry around in my bag and use daily at work. The CIA 149 will stay at home on my work desk.

I'd like to find a quality stand and/or case for the one at my desk. I can't decide between vertical or horizontal. I'd like it to be a nice wood. I have a mahogany/walnut dark wood desk.

Also does anyone have an idea of where I could source the correct MB box for the 149? Or at least show me which box is correct?

68camaro · 27 May 2016, 01:54 PM

Great deal, I'd check inside cap for tape recorder or small camera:)

Eriktaylor · 28 May 2016, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 68camaro

Great deal, I'd check inside cap for tape recorder or small camera:)

I did. While at the airport yesterday I asked TSA if they could scan the pen because I'm worried about what's inside it.

P.S. I'm replying to this from jail!

Frosty · 28 May 2016, 03:40 AM

Twist the pen twice counter-clockwise and clockwise three times. That will get you out of jail!

In all seriousness, I would think about running some lukewarm water through the pen to get any old dried ink out of the system. I would also think about putting the cap in a dish of lukewarm soapy water to get rid of any dried ink that may be in the cap. It is surprising what you sometimes find.

I do this with any used fountain pens and it seems to work out well.

Eriktaylor · 28 May 2016, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frosty

Twist the pen twice counter-clockwise and clockwise three times. That will get you out of jail!

In all seriousness, I would think about running some lukewarm water through the pen to get any old dried ink out of the system. I would also think about putting the cap in a dish of lukewarm soapy water to get rid of any dried ink that may be in the cap. It is surprising what you sometimes find.

I do this with any used fountain pens and it seems to work out well.

Thanks for the info. I had actually done that after I bought it. Our store used to be a MB dealer but then they opened up a retail store in a local mall and we just couldn't compete.

I'll be doing the same thing when my 144 FP in bordeaux arrives!

KKB · 28 May 2016, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Eriktaylor

Thanks for the info. I had actually done that after I bought it. Our store used to be a MB dealer but then they opened up a retail store in a local mall and we just couldn't compete.

I'll be doing the same thing when my 144 FP in bordeaux arrives!

You have excellent taste!

pen10 · 13 June 2016, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jmiicustomz

Awesome deal!!! Enjoy it!!

Great deal!! Lucky you.

Ball Pen, Gel Pen

jmiicustomz · 13 June 2016, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frosty

Twist the pen twice counter-clockwise and clockwise three times. That will get you out of jail!

In all seriousness, I would think about running some lukewarm water through the pen to get any old dried ink out of the system. I would also think about putting the cap in a dish of lukewarm soapy water to get rid of any dried ink that may be in the cap. It is surprising what you sometimes find.

I do this with any used fountain pens and it seems to work out well.

A good, heated, gentle ultrasonic filled with warm soapy water works awesome for this.

25 May 2016, 03:04 AM	#1
Eriktaylor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Erik Location: Florida Watch: 12 Series Panda Posts: 21	Scored a killer deal on a Montblanc 149 Because I work at a jewelry store I get to see very fine and expensive pens almost every day. A close friend to my watchmaker brought in his MB 149 to give to him but my watchmaker didn't want it mainly because he has pens up to his ears, but offered to find a buyer for it. I overheard and asked how much would he sell it for and after a short pause he said, "$200." However, I have a catch 22 though with the pen. It has his initials on the cap, BUT, he is a CIA agent. So it's not your average engraved pen. I initially thought about replacing the cap, which MB would do for $200. But I thought it was pretty cool to have a CIA agent's pen. He even text me a picture of his ID for validation purposes and I assume if I ever sell it I'll black out the personal stuff on it to the potential buyer. However, I don't think this will go anywhere! So I got a sweet deal on the 149 for $200. The MB store confirmed its a 90-91 build based on the "W. Germany" on the clip and the two tone 18K nib. Sorry for not getting all the ink off the nib.

25 May 2016, 03:37 AM	#2
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	That is a little spooky for me!!! What a great find at a fantastic price. I would have gone for it in a heratbeat. Congratulations!!!! __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

25 May 2016, 03:48 AM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Sounds like you got the 'Deal of the Year.' Enjoy your new pen in the best of health!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

25 May 2016, 07:14 AM	#9
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	You guys are killing me with this! Did you get the “Football” when you got this pen and what DEFcon are we at? Seriously, this is a great pen. I enjoy mine immensely. You are about to learn what a truly great fountain pen journey is about! __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

25 May 2016, 09:21 AM	#13
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	$200.00 for a 149!!!!!!!! Sleep well my friend! That is a deal regardless what anyone says! Once in a lifetime! Those initials can be easily buffed out. __________________ 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

25 May 2016, 04:36 AM	#6
artschool "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: uk Posts: 1,216	its a MB MIB

25 May 2016, 09:19 AM	#12
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	Wheres "ABC" ?

25 May 2016, 10:23 AM	#14
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Good come up in my opinion __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

25 May 2016, 10:40 AM	#15
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	Does it use invisible ink?

25 May 2016, 11:29 AM	#18
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	Awesome deal!!! Enjoy it!!

25 May 2016, 09:46 PM	#19
Eriktaylor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Erik Location: Florida Watch: 12 Series Panda Posts: 21	Thank you. I certainly hope to!

27 May 2016, 01:54 PM	#22
68camaro Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA! Posts: 862	Great deal, I'd check inside cap for tape recorder or small camera:)

28 May 2016, 03:40 AM	#24
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	Twist the pen twice counter-clockwise and clockwise three times. That will get you out of jail! In all seriousness, I would think about running some lukewarm water through the pen to get any old dried ink out of the system. I would also think about putting the cap in a dish of lukewarm soapy water to get rid of any dried ink that may be in the cap. It is surprising what you sometimes find. I do this with any used fountain pens and it seems to work out well. __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

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