FAQ

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For your protection, the billing name and address must match that of the credit card being used for payments. We reserve the right to cancel any order that does not match these criteria.

Only bank authorized payments will be processed and shipped.

Charges will appear on your credit card statement as Points of Distinction, Inc.

Using Ink Cartridges
Two ink cartridges should be loaded back-to-back in the fountain pen at all times.

Using Bottled Ink
Insert the piston converter into the fountain pen nib. Twist the piston end to the right until it stops. Immerse the entire nib in the bottled ink, then slowly turn the piston end to the left to draw in the ink.

After the piston has been fully retracted, twist the piston end slowly to the right for approximately one turn so that 4 drops of ink are allowed to drip back into the bottle. Quickly wipe the nib clean with a tissue.

Enter your promotional code on the Review Your Order page. The offer will be applied to your order and will be displayed in your payment summary.

We send repairs to Germany in batch on or around the 15th business day of each month.

To initiate a repair, please e-mail us at info@mydiplomatpen.com with the following information:

Please include "Attn Repairs" in the e-mail subject

• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• A detailed description of your pen (i.e. model, type, color, year purchased)
• An explanation of the problem that you are having with your pen
• Including digital pictures of your pen is extremely helpful in determining repair options

We commit to respond to your request within 5 business days with additional questions or shipping instructions. We will advise you of the repair category that applies to your pen; please review the following policy and contact us with any questions.

We look forward to working with you. Thank you.

Repair Policy, Fees, and Payment Terms

Category I Repair - $0
Pens purchased through our web site carry a two year warranty. Shipping from our facility to the Diplomat manufacturer in Germany and back to you will be handled free of charge.

Category II Repair - $20+
All Diplomat pen repairs outside of the current Classics and Moderns Collections will be charged a $20 handling fee*.

*Diplomat stands behind their commitment to quality and will make every effort to repair your pen free of charge. An additional repair fee may be required depending on the extent of the repair. In this instance, we will contact you to advise you of the additional fee and allow you to decide whether or not you would like to proceed with the repair. If you choose to decline the repair then you will still be responsible for the $20 handling fee.

Category III Repair - $8
In the event that Diplomat is able to replace a Category II Repair without requiring you to send your damaged pen for repair, an $8 handling fee will be charged.

Payment Terms
Handling fees and additional repair fees are not required to initiate a repair but must be received prior to the return of your pen.

Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions about returns or exchanges.

Priority Mail orders are shipped within 3 to 5 business days from when your order is received.

Express Mail orders are shipped one business day after your order is received.

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