6 reasons why buying your pens in Australia matters

The internet gives us almost unlimited options for where we buy things, including fountain pens. And it's easy to press the button, without thinking much about the details - where it's coming from, warranty, service, cost and community.

With 15 years in the Australian pen market, we're part of the proof of why choosing an Australian retailer can make real sense.

1. Faster shipping means you’re writing sooner: For purchases over $129, we offer free express shipping, from Sydney, to anywhere in Australia. No weeks-long waits. No customs delays. No uncertainty. Your pen is in your hands, inked and writing in days.

2. Local warranty & support that actually works: When something isn’t quite right, dealing with a local specialist is invaluable. You can reach us by phone, at our store, during daylight hours. Instant troubleshooting, where you also learn more about pens. Simple returns, with no form submissions, international postage nightmares or further waits.

3. In-person testing: Try pens before you buy. LarryPOST isn’t just an online store. We have a physical space you can walk into to try pens, compare nibs, test paper and inks, get real advice, in real time. Plus our unique loaner pen scheme. You can't replicate that in an overseas shopping cart.

4. Free nib tuning & gold-nib guarantee: This is where we stand out. Free nib tuning with any pen purchase over $59 and a gold-nib performance guarantee. If your gold nib doesn’t write the way it should, we fix it. This level of post-purchase care is almost unheard of overseas.

5. “Cheaper overseas” is often a myth: It sometimes looks cheaper, but it's hard to anticipate your potential add ons ... international shipping, currency conversion, insurance, import fees, GST, customs clearance charges, and extra wait time when something goes wrong. Even with Amazon, if you’re shipped the wrong pen, they may ask you to initially cover the return courier cost, until they assess the pen. When you buy local, it's more predictable.

6. Supporting local businesses keeps the community alive: When you buy locally, you’re strengthening the Australian pen and stationery community. More brands brought into the country, more local events, more knowledgeable support, more stock held locally, more choice for everyone. Community thrives when local stores thrive. We’ve seen it first hand in Brookvale with the development of all the micro-breweries.

Bottom line is local gives you speed, service and real support. Plus if we can help you at LarryPOST, you get the nib tuned to perfection for the life of your pen.