A Holiday Pen Horror Story

December 4, 2010

I got an urge to try and locate one of those big, thick Conklin Nozac ballpoints that are no longer produced. I located one being sold on e-bay by Pen Outlet. It was called 'new.' I won the auction at a very good price. I noticed that the payment was being made to a 'Rosenberg.' Immediately the red warning lights went on in my mind, but I won the auction. I figured it was a Conklin Ballpoint; thus, it should write. The pen arrived packed well, and in good time. Upon inspection in the Post Office, the cap of this 'new' pen was loaded with tiny chips.I went home immediately, and e-mailed Pen Outlet about this, stating that this was totally unacceptable, requesting another. I also asked if this 'Rosenberg' was any relation to Robert Rosenberg, former owner of Conklin Pen. I was told that there was one other pen available, but they were reluctant to send out a replacement pen, because my pen went out with no chips on it. But, I could have my money back. The question about R. Rosenberg was ignored. I again e-mailed Pen Outlet in stronger language, telling them not to play with me, and I wanted a replacement cap/pen, and I would give a bad rating on E-bay. About an hour later, a phone call arrived at my UNLISTED home number from the rageaholic, Robert Rosenberg, former owner of Conklin, telling me this is his wife's business, and why was I 'threatening' a woman.(!!!!!!!!) I said, 'Look here, Rob, you already owe me 2 pens from 2 years ago.' 'I don't give a rat's ass,' said he (The motto of the former Conklin Pen Company). I then told him his rep in the pen world sucked(which it does). He told me, as he roared, 'Don't ever buy anything from my wife again!!'.I reassured him that I will NOT.The pen with the chips in the cap? STill here. It's not worth the aggravation to pursue it. So I'll just chalk it up as one more lesson learned.

Edited December 5, 2010 by sdonahue