You're right, Satrap. I have decided not to buy it. Though a paltry sum, sometimes one has to stand on principle! Roger On 31 Jan 2006 at 11:02, ChgoSatrap@xxxxxxx wrote, at least in part: > > In a message dated 1/31/2006 8:46:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, > christopher1.meisenzahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Beyond the usual > suspects of Montblanc and Waterman (whose gleaming LeMan 18-karat > gold fountain pen with gold iridium-tipped nib retails in the > neighbourhood ... > > > > Sigh. The 18kt LeMan has gone up in price; it is 17,500.00. I > thought 15,000.00 was SO reasonable. ========================================================= To Unsubscribe: Send email to fptalk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. The email that you then receive MUST be replied to per instructions to complete the process.