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CoopersDad

(3,368 posts)
2. Hi there, I'm a big fan of quality pens!
Sat Feb 15, 2025, 06:53 PM
Feb 2025

I have several Pelikans and a couple of Montblanc and am actively looking for more.

I love the idea of finding other DUers interested in using and collecting fountain pens.

I hope you see this reply to you soon!


pansypoo53219

(23,168 posts)
4. too late. i erased the extra good pen estate sale, tho i just saw another.....next big pen estate sale.
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 09:02 AM
Feb 2025

CoopersDad

(3,368 posts)
5. Do you have a favorite pen or pen manufacturer?
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 12:19 PM
Feb 2025

I love my first Pelikan and one particular Italian pen, but still have the old silver Morrison pen that I got at age 11, though it doesn't work.

pansypoo53219

(23,168 posts)
6. no, but i think my uncle has a fancy pen. i know they are $$$ + estate sales are bargains + I like the old pretty ones.
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 02:33 PM
Feb 2025

my mom gave me a box of mid c eversharps that i need to ebay. i did well w/ the bakelite eversharp that had been sitting in my bedroom. my 401ebay. i can't keep everything.

CoopersDad

(3,368 posts)
7. Indeed the old celluloid pens have marvelous patterns and colors
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 05:55 PM
Feb 2025

And not all of them are that expensive.
When I was much younger nobody seemed to know their value, pens at estate sales and thrift stores were only a buck or three.
Later, people caught on.

bucolic_frolic

(55,808 posts)
8. I have one of the original
Sat Feb 22, 2025, 08:05 AM
Feb 2025

1915 orange and black pens with gold plated trim. What's the best way to sell it? eBay brought a slew of offers, but I think it would go at least double those. thanks

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