Dylanstephenpens Reviews 408

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Review summary

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Considering 71 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the quick response times and the efficiency of the service, noting that payments are processed immediately upon receipt of items. Many people highlight the professionalism and helpfulness of the staff, making transactions smooth and pleasant. Reviewers also appreciate the fair prices offered for their products and the accurate descriptions of items purchased. However, some customers also noted issues with the company's return policy and communication regarding items. A few people expressed dissatisfaction with situations where items became unavailable, and concerns about the handling of their property during return processes.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick reply and offer for montblanc pens I was selling. Reassurance given to me to use Royal Mail special delivery to ensure safe arrival in post-as I was reluctant to post them due to previous poor R... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the third time that I have sold pens to Dylan Stephen and, as previously, everything has gone perfectly. Very courteous and efficient. Fair price offered and immediate payment. Many thanks!... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I contacted Steve about a pen I wanted to sell. He replied within couple of hours and after receiving my pictures he made me an offer. The overall transaction was completed by 1 pm on Tuesday and t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sold my pens! Communicated via WhatsApp which suited me better, rather than form filling. Very quick response and fair price offered for my pens. Posted them via the service recommended with Royal M... See more


Company details

  1. Gift Shop
  2. Collectibles Store

Written by the company

We buy and sell luxury new and pre owned pens. To sell your pen call 07717753065


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

408 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with Steve

I contacted Steve about a pen I wanted to sell. He replied within couple of hours and after receiving my pictures he made me an offer. The overall transaction was completed by 1 pm on Tuesday and the whole experience has been totally stress free and super efficient.
I am looking forward to dealing with Steve again !!
Thank you so much, you are a star ⭐!
Simona

10 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb experience

Superb experience. Using WhatsApp, I was able to upload photos of pens to sell and receive a very quick and professional response from Steve, resulting in a competitive offer which I accepted. I received payment very promptly (within minutes of delivery reaching its destination). I will certainly use Dylanstephenpens again.

10 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth transaction

Steven and I agreed a deal for my two pens. The transaction was smooth and I received the money directly into my bank account within hours of the package being delivered to Steven. Highly recommended.

17 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A most trustworthy business …

I contacted Dylan Stephen via WhatsApp about selling three fountain pens. I received an almost immediate response and then a buy in price after sending some pictures. The buy in price was very reasonable. Within an hour of the pens arriving at the business I received confirmation that payment had been made. Steve was a pleasure to deal with throughout.
This was my first experience of Dylan Stephen and on this basis I will highly recommend them.

15 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and prompt payment

I reached out last Sunday regarding to sale of two pens. I received a reply straight away and was made a fair offer, which I accepted. I posted the pens yesterday, they were received today and the payment was in my account a few hours later. All in all a very swift and easy transaction.

15 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, professional experience.
I sent details of a pen to Steve yesterday, received an instant reply and price. I posted the pen straightaway, and the money was in my account today. Would not hesitate to recommend.

14 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reached out for the sale of a Montegrappa Pen

Reached out for the sale of a pen quick response, was a bit nervous sending the pen via royal mail, but after several emails and reviews. I would 100% recommend this company agreed on price, sent , confirmed received Pen and payment was sent via bank transfer straight away. very smooth and professional
Very pleased customer
Regards
Aaron

9 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant service

Absolutely brilliant service from Steve, and so very quick. From initial WhatsApp chat on Thursday lunchtime, through agreeing great deal later that day, I posted the pens on Friday. The money appeared in my bank account on Saturday morning as he was typing to say all good. I could not recommend him enough.

26 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous

Fabulous, prompt and helpful. Selling a vintage pen was so easy with Stephen’s excellent service.

16 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great experience selling a few pens

A great experience selling a few pens. Emailed in to get a price, agreed a fair and reasonable amount. Posted, received next day and monies in my account within half a day. Correspondence was handled in a professional and friendly manner. I have no hesitation recommending for the future.

26 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service

I ordered a 1990s Montblanc 149 from Dylan Stephens Pens. It was posted promptly and arrived the next working day.

I had been a little unsure before hand because the pictures on the website looked like the gold plating on the clip and band might be slightly chipped but Steve assured me via WhatsApp that wasn't the case and indeed when the pen arrived it was utterly pristine save for some dried ink in the pen that needed to be cleaned.

Unfortunately after cleaning and filling the pen I discovered that there was a small amount of ink seeping through a seem in the grip. A look online shows this isn't entirely uncommon on older model 149s but I messaged Steve with a video showing the issue and he instantly agreed to my choice of replacement or exchange (exchange being subject to availability of similar items).

I can't fault Steve for the issue with the pen, these things happen especially when purchasing used items. What stands out is how quickly and professionally he sought to resolve the issue. If only everyone offered this level of customer service.

--- UPDATE: Possibly reselling pens known to be faulty

While my experience with Dylan Stephens was excellent, I was concerned to discover that after returning the leaky pen it was immediately relisted and resold. I found out when I spotted someone celebrating their New Pen Day on r/fountainpens and recognised the description and box. After talking with the Reddit poster we were able to confirm it was the same pen.

I want to give Dylan Stephens the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it was a common issue that they have the knowledge and experience to resolve quickly (the Reddit poster never confirmed with me whether he was able to replicate the issue I had), though I would then ask why they didn't suggest that they might be able to fix the pen when I first raised the issue with them.

19 March 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Dylanstephenpens

To clarify no I don’t sell pens known to be faulty, why would I as i would then have the hassle of refunding 2x customers and the expense of refunding their return shipping twice.
On this occasion i received the pen I sold to you back I then tested the pen but couldn’t detect any leaks as you had suggested so listed it again.
I thought it may of been a remorse purchase as this is fairly common.
When the pen sold for the second time same issue it was leaking so I accepted the return again refunded the buyer and reimbursed his return shipping fee.
My mistake the pen was leaking and I missed this fault.
Hope this clears things up
Steve

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trustworthy

This is our second business interaction with Steve and what makes him stand out is his trustworthiness and responsiveness. Thank you Steve for the ease of our transactions and prompt responses to questions or concerns.

18 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sale of Montblanc pen set

Agreed fair price with Stephen for sale of my late father’s Montblanc pen set. Excellent communication throughout the transaction and prompt payment made as promised. Very pleasant experience and highly recommended.

28 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Montblanc pen set

I agreed a fair price with Stephen for my Montblanc pen and pencil set and he paid immediately upon receipt. Highly recommended buyer.

25 February 2025
Unprompted review

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