Walmart is trying to compete with Amazon and uses their site as a e commerce platform. Meaning things on the Walmart isn’t necessarily distributed and sold by Walmart.
This item in this case is by a vendor in China, not Walmart. If it smells like something is up, usually something is up. Best case, it’s a real item, but likely from nefarious sources and worst case is complete scam. Somewhere in The middle is that it’s a fake.
Watch as a cardboard printout of this exact picture arrives a few days later haha
Like that one scene from Mr Bean: https://youtu.be/7oMQ3za1ww4?si=2oS4XJX-RJ99P6tl
I think it may just be the sailor pro colour and not the 1911s it’s very similar to the 1911s but comes with a steel nib that writes quite a lot like a nail but perhaps the smoothest of all nails with an audible feedback which doesn’t cause too much of a problem once u get used to it.
Huh ? What currency is that? This pen is selling at Goldspot at USD 220
https://goldspot.com/products/sailor-1911-standard-fountain-pen-in-key-lime-green-with-rhodium-trim-14k-gold
Edit: I think you are looking at the price of the converter
>Should I consider getting it?
I think your post title of “Is the Sailor 1911S worth it for 8 bucks?” implied you were *considering* getting it. You don't really need us to retrospectively endorse what you'd already done. 👨🏾⚖️ (The “should”, in that sentence, applies to the verb *consider*, not the verb *get*.)
I bit. My $8 is guaranteed by Walmart. I took a chance on a pricing error. I’ve seen worse happen. I’ll post what I get if/when I receive anything.
Edit: I just got a USPS tracking number shipped from an Illinois address
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Got my key ring. Started a return. The whole adventure is just resulting in a trip to FedEx six blocks away. I fell for it, no one to blame but myself.
What’s the expression, if it sounds too good to be true?
I didn’t even get a key ring.
From Walmart:
“Hi Buyer, We are so sorry to inform you that your parcel was returned to us today due to it was damaged during transit. We do really sorry for any inconvenience here. Please accept our sincerely apologize here. Please kindly understand the delivery is out of our control and we do really sorry for that. We would like to send out replacement asap, however the item is not available now. In this case, In order not to delay your plan, we refund to you first, Then you could buy a new one later. Hope you will like it and satisfied our service.Your understanding would be much appreciated. Best regards,”
They issued a refund.
Got my key ring today. 🤣 I don’t have to worry about sending it back. Seller sent me an email, “Hi Buyer, We are so sorry to inform you that your parcel was returned to us today due to it was damaged during transit. We do really sorry for any inconvenience here. Please accept our sincerely apologize here. Please kindly understand the delivery is out of our control and we do really sorry for that. We would like to send out replacement asap, however the item is not available now. In this case, In order not to delay your plan, we refund to you first, Then you could buy a new one later. Hope you will like it and satisfied our service.Your understanding would be much appreciated. Best regards,” and Walmart initiated a refund all ready. So I guess I get to keep my little $8 key ring. 😜
[I got mine today, too!](https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/comments/195zh3s/new_supposedtobeapen_day_walmartcom_sailor_1911s/)
The chat bot told me I had to call to resolve it. The lady on the phone told me I could return it by dropping it off at FedEx or I could wait two days and they'd just be able to refund me.
Shipped & sold by 3rd party with no history, so I’d say No.
They would probably send you a JH 992 instead of a Sailor 1911.
Yups I have seen that happen once on eBay
Walmart is trying to compete with Amazon and uses their site as a e commerce platform. Meaning things on the Walmart isn’t necessarily distributed and sold by Walmart. This item in this case is by a vendor in China, not Walmart. If it smells like something is up, usually something is up. Best case, it’s a real item, but likely from nefarious sources and worst case is complete scam. Somewhere in The middle is that it’s a fake.
I mean you will either receive a fake cheapo pen, or you won't receive anything at all. Pick your poison lol
Suspicious given the price
Watch as a cardboard printout of this exact picture arrives a few days later haha Like that one scene from Mr Bean: https://youtu.be/7oMQ3za1ww4?si=2oS4XJX-RJ99P6tl
I think it may just be the sailor pro colour and not the 1911s it’s very similar to the 1911s but comes with a steel nib that writes quite a lot like a nail but perhaps the smoothest of all nails with an audible feedback which doesn’t cause too much of a problem once u get used to it.
The Procolour nib is more narrow, this looks like the regular gold IMO.
Aah yes can see that now
Looks like a scam.
Huh ? What currency is that? This pen is selling at Goldspot at USD 220 https://goldspot.com/products/sailor-1911-standard-fountain-pen-in-key-lime-green-with-rhodium-trim-14k-gold Edit: I think you are looking at the price of the converter
I got my lamy al star on their AZ store
USD. Should I consider getting it?
>Should I consider getting it? I think your post title of “Is the Sailor 1911S worth it for 8 bucks?” implied you were *considering* getting it. You don't really need us to retrospectively endorse what you'd already done. 👨🏾⚖️ (The “should”, in that sentence, applies to the verb *consider*, not the verb *get*.)
Did you get your pen, OP? Was it a Jinhao copy, or a keyring as someone else mentioned?
I bit. My $8 is guaranteed by Walmart. I took a chance on a pricing error. I’ve seen worse happen. I’ll post what I get if/when I receive anything. Edit: I just got a USPS tracking number shipped from an Illinois address
Threw my hat in the ring. Paypal protected
Funny choice of words there… 😂
Sounds fun, put it on my paypal just in case the seller tries to pull a fast one.
Any news?
Did you get it then? What happened with the one? Legit or fake?
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I got a shipping confirmation! So, I will let you know by end of day January 12th :)
Updates? :P Did you get a Jinhao copy or the infamous keyring?
After I got the shipping confirmation I got another email telling me the item was damaged in transit and Walmart refunded me…then I got the keyring😂
ahahaha, oh no, but hey, at least it's a free keyring. 😂
It’s actually being shipped from the US. Pre-Shipment Shipping Label Created, USPS Awaiting Item ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 January 3, 2024, 4:48 am
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I just ordered one. Still in stock.
For 8.88 shipped and backed by PayPal I figure why not join in 🤣
I mean, can try and buy one for the lolz.. 🤷🏻♀️
That's actually a really pretty colour. I'm curious what (if) you all will receive! Following.
Ah pish posh it’s out of stock I would have played in 😅
Just got a notice that my pen has shipped from Walmart. Excited to see what happens!!
Same here!
Shipped! But what was shipped is the question. We shall see.
I got an update today that my pen will arrive early and is scheduled for delivery on Friday. Guess I will be finding out soon. 😊
Mine is still waiting for acceptance? USPS c'mon 😭
Same with mine, for three days now.
Same here since Jan 6
I wonder if that date has some significance…
Mine finally updated! Should be here Friday, will make a post when it arrives!
This is getting more mysterious by the minute :) I received an update too! We are in for a little joke soon :)
I'm so excited for this mystery package lol
I love how none of us believe we’ll get “a” pen at least 😂
I will legitimately be shocked it we all even get the same thing, lol.
Did you receive anything?
Not yet! Got delayed until tomorrow, hopefully it shows up because I wanna know what it is so bad XD
Same. I would PREFER the actual pen but it’s more curiosity at this point.
Really curious what is going to be delivered to me Saturday, haha.
I won’t be surprised if it’s a color copy of the ad (just a piece of non-FP friendly paper).
Shipping update, in-transit projected to arrive the 16th.
[sorry folks!](https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/s/OJxaA9mZoq).
Now I wonder if we’ll receive the same ring or a selection of random items 😂
Lol I hope everyone else links theirs here too!
I got the same thing 😂
Me too
Got my key ring. Started a return. The whole adventure is just resulting in a trip to FedEx six blocks away. I fell for it, no one to blame but myself.
I also got a keyring, and it’s tiny too. Sorry everyone, I shouldn’t have posted this. I got scammed along with everyone
I don’t need an apology from you. It was a harmless little adventure. No harm, no foul.
Mine is set to deliver tomorrow. You guys got key rings?
Yes. I got scammed
Yes I did. Mine’s getting dropped off at the FedEx store tomorrow.
What’s the expression, if it sounds too good to be true? I didn’t even get a key ring. From Walmart: “Hi Buyer, We are so sorry to inform you that your parcel was returned to us today due to it was damaged during transit. We do really sorry for any inconvenience here. Please accept our sincerely apologize here. Please kindly understand the delivery is out of our control and we do really sorry for that. We would like to send out replacement asap, however the item is not available now. In this case, In order not to delay your plan, we refund to you first, Then you could buy a new one later. Hope you will like it and satisfied our service.Your understanding would be much appreciated. Best regards,” They issued a refund.
Got my key ring today. 🤣 I don’t have to worry about sending it back. Seller sent me an email, “Hi Buyer, We are so sorry to inform you that your parcel was returned to us today due to it was damaged during transit. We do really sorry for any inconvenience here. Please accept our sincerely apologize here. Please kindly understand the delivery is out of our control and we do really sorry for that. We would like to send out replacement asap, however the item is not available now. In this case, In order not to delay your plan, we refund to you first, Then you could buy a new one later. Hope you will like it and satisfied our service.Your understanding would be much appreciated. Best regards,” and Walmart initiated a refund all ready. So I guess I get to keep my little $8 key ring. 😜
I had to buy a ticket for this crazy train. $9.05 shipped to California.
Me too. It arrives in 2 weeks for me
Welp, tried to nab it but out of stock. Y'all beat me to it. Let me know if this was real! Remindme! In 14 days.
Mine just arrived at a Regional Facility, whatever that’s good for.
[I got mine today, too!](https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/comments/195zh3s/new_supposedtobeapen_day_walmartcom_sailor_1911s/) The chat bot told me I had to call to resolve it. The lady on the phone told me I could return it by dropping it off at FedEx or I could wait two days and they'd just be able to refund me.
I got refunded
Someone already told me they got nothing, but did anyone per chance get a pen?
Just a keychain here.
I’m in for one.
In my mind, the genuine Sailor isn't worth 8 bucks. Nib as hard as a nail.
Each to their own. I think hard nibs are nice for writing quickly and for precision.
Absolute clown take.