Episode 181: To Be Cheap or Not to Be Cheap? That is the question.
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Purchase Pen here: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 My recent exploration into the world of Apple Watch Bands had me thinking about the parallels in the pen industry. Tom and I discuss pen manufacturing and whether pen brands will slap a name on cheaper pens and mark up the price. We raise questions about how much a pen is actually "Made in" a particular country and whether that matters. If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 Listen to the sponsorship section to get a discount code for 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Esterbrook, Narwhal, Leonardo, and TWSBI products.* Also, be sure to put #firetom in the order comments and you might get a special Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order. Does your one, lonely pen need a companion? Bundle it up in Endless' new single pen case made from genuine handcrafted leather. These new Companion cases will soon be available at your favorite pen retailer that sells Endless notebooks and leather accessories (like Goldspot!). Follow me on facebook and instagram @penboyroy Be well be safe!
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