I recieved one about 12 years ago from the groom who gave them to all of us in the wedding party. Nice gift to say the least and the wedding was one of the best I have ever been to and was on the beach in Delray Beach and must have cost tons.
As part of my ritual each day while dressing for work, it goes in my front pocket.
For some odd reason, the ink cartridges last an extroidinarily long time and I visit the Mont Blanc store in the mall to replace them once a year max.. Doubt I would buy a new one anywhere else, nor would i feel right using anything but a MB replacement for ink. (sorta like putting Japanese parts on a Harley I guess)
Mine gets more comments than my Rolex and I have had to chase down a few clients who "mistakenly" walk off with it after signing documents.
I'm a bit biased, but believe there are certain accessories that just fit right, and are worth the price and Mont Blanc is one of those things.
It's been so long, I was curious by this thread as to what they cost and found the exact same one I own on Ebay and was a little shocked.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-MONT-BLANC-M...efaultDomain_0
I love it on me at work where I feel image is very important, but after work, it goes back in my brief case and I am back in flip flops, cargo shorts, and t-shirt and living how I prefer, like a smelly slob who couldn't give a damn what people think about me.
Buy it.