Where can I buy a German-style pencil case?
August 20, 2013 11:54 AM Subscribe
This is the sort of thing I had when I was young and it was so practical. I'd love to get something similar for my elementary school kids.
Amazon has lots of options for "roll case" or "roller case".
posted by brentajones at 11:58 AM on August 20, 2013
posted by brentajones at 11:58 AM on August 20, 2013
Response by poster: Thanks but what I'm looking for is more like a book.
posted by Dragonness at 12:04 PM on August 20, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Dragonness at 12:04 PM on August 20, 2013 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: That's close, but what was particular about these cases was that they had different width elastic compartments for the eraser, pencil, protractor, ruler, etc.
posted by Dragonness at 12:08 PM on August 20, 2013
posted by Dragonness at 12:08 PM on August 20, 2013
Best answer: This blog post talks specifically about the inexpensive German school style pencil case. As with many things, what's inexpensive in one country is either hard to find or expensive to import. I checked to see whether Aldi might import them to the US, but doesn't look like it. Perhaps you can find someone in Germany to send some over?
JetPens has a decent selection, including ones with compartments -- the Lihit Lab one in particular is nice. But they're a wee bit fancier than the one in your photo.
posted by holgate at 12:16 PM on August 20, 2013 [2 favorites]
JetPens has a decent selection, including ones with compartments -- the Lihit Lab one in particular is nice. But they're a wee bit fancier than the one in your photo.
posted by holgate at 12:16 PM on August 20, 2013 [2 favorites]
I'm not much help but if it opens up your search, I know that in Italian this is called an astuccio.
posted by payoto at 12:18 PM on August 20, 2013
posted by payoto at 12:18 PM on August 20, 2013
there's this one, but it seems a little pricey for your needs.
posted by koroshiya at 12:20 PM on August 20, 2013
posted by koroshiya at 12:20 PM on August 20, 2013
I'm not in a position at the moment to do a search and provide links, but I bet you might find something if you do an Etsy search that is limited to Germany. I buy from German Etsy sellers for friends who live in country and have seen many similar items on there.
posted by AnOrigamiLife at 12:26 PM on August 20, 2013
posted by AnOrigamiLife at 12:26 PM on August 20, 2013
Maybe this? It looks like this is a wholesaler, but it looks kinda like what you are looking for....
posted by lakersfan1222 at 12:30 PM on August 20, 2013
posted by lakersfan1222 at 12:30 PM on August 20, 2013
Best answer: I'm having good luck with "zipper stationery set" as a search term. I'm not sure where you live but Amazon has a bunch.
posted by egg drop at 12:31 PM on August 20, 2013
posted by egg drop at 12:31 PM on August 20, 2013
Best answer: this looks like they ship to america.
posted by koroshiya at 12:31 PM on August 20, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by koroshiya at 12:31 PM on August 20, 2013 [1 favorite]
Best answer: here's the search i did, in case it might give you something else you like. some of them might ship to the US. not cheaply, but.
posted by koroshiya at 12:32 PM on August 20, 2013
posted by koroshiya at 12:32 PM on August 20, 2013
Best answer: There's also ebay.de for "Schüleretui" (this is lovely) but German eBay sellers typically don't sell outside Europe, and often want bank transfers rather than PayPal or card payments.
posted by holgate at 12:34 PM on August 20, 2013
posted by holgate at 12:34 PM on August 20, 2013
Response by poster: You are amazing, thank you! I didn't know the correct terms in the European languages so I didn't get very far in my search.
posted by Dragonness at 12:38 PM on August 20, 2013
posted by Dragonness at 12:38 PM on August 20, 2013
German eBay sellers typically don't sell outside Europe, and often want bank transfers rather than PayPal or card payments.
I've had good luck buying things from German sellers on eBay (and I'm in the US). Maybe it's just in the specific areas I've done that, but I've certainly had more willing to sell to me than not.
posted by yoink at 12:48 PM on August 20, 2013
I've had good luck buying things from German sellers on eBay (and I'm in the US). Maybe it's just in the specific areas I've done that, but I've certainly had more willing to sell to me than not.
posted by yoink at 12:48 PM on August 20, 2013
Best answer: I lived in Germany for 4 years and never encountered an eBay seller who wouldn't take Paypal.
I'm in the US now, but if you have any trouble paying (or reading the German), I've still got my German bank account, I take Paypal, and would be happy to do the transfer.
posted by caek at 1:18 PM on August 20, 2013 [1 favorite]
I'm in the US now, but if you have any trouble paying (or reading the German), I've still got my German bank account, I take Paypal, and would be happy to do the transfer.
posted by caek at 1:18 PM on August 20, 2013 [1 favorite]
Small one on aliexpress.com -- here's the pencil case category
posted by kmennie at 1:31 PM on August 20, 2013
posted by kmennie at 1:31 PM on August 20, 2013
Best answer: Kipling 100 Pens Case
I have several Kipling purses and pouches (but not this pen case). Great quality product, well made with easy-care fabric and very strong zippers.
posted by Ochre,Hugh at 6:18 PM on August 20, 2013
I have several Kipling purses and pouches (but not this pen case). Great quality product, well made with easy-care fabric and very strong zippers.
posted by Ochre,Hugh at 6:18 PM on August 20, 2013
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posted by phunniemee at 11:58 AM on August 20, 2013