Problem with pen parts

[Lyntoni]

I am still pretty new at this but for the past year and a half I have been turning the "classic" roller ball and fountain pen from Penn State. I like them because they look like old Parkers and have the o ring for a tight seal on the cap. I sell these pens in my frame shop. I started getting a couple back where the end cap had "blown off". Once or twice I could understand but I have had to replace about a dozen. Twice I have had to replace the roller ball tip. Now I understand if someone drops the pen, but I have found them in my display case broken. Penn State replaced a couple of these for me when it first started and said the manufacturer was looking into it. I have since tried to buy replacement parts from them but they will not reply to any of my emails. Has anyone else out there had this problem? Is it something I am doing? Is there anywhere else to get these parts?
I thank you in advance!

Lynn the newbie

It is OBVIOUS that I am not a photographer and I am STILL figuring out how to post an image! Please have patience with me!!!

 

[ed4copies]

Hey, Lynn!! You POSTED the picture, nothing wrong with THAT approach!!!

Many years ago I sold that pen and, yes, a few broke.

I am not on the forum over the weekend, but I have a fair number of a similar kit from a different supplier. If you don't get a better answer by Monday, I could ship you a couple and you can see if they appear to be any better. OR, better yet, if you could use them for replacement parts (i.e. the threads match).

Welcome aboard,

Ed

 

[Lyntoni]

Ed,
Thanks for the reply! What supplier do you use? I still have a fair number of these kits and need to use them up, but I am thinking maybe I need to step up to a better quality pen.
Just starting I looked for "less expensive" kits...I pretty much know you get what you pay for!
Hey! It's ALL a learning experience!
Lynn

 

[ed4copies]

Will check, Lynn. I believe they are 10kt from CSUSA, subject to change on further inspection[)][)][)]

If you like them, I would be open to selling some (I have a couple hundred).