![]() Yes, ebay is great for pens - the sheer volume means you have a reasonable chance of getting something decent and still at a bargain. Modern pens have a much better chance of giving you a good writing experience out of the box. Latex bladders get holes in them, o-rings dry out, feeds get crusty, etc. Old vintage pens have quirks, and you either need to be familiar with fixing them yourself, or pay extra to have someone knowledgeable do it for you. Used pens are fine, but for a first pen I recommend one from the 1990's or newer.Scratches are your personal preference, and you might get a good writing pen for cheap if you don't mind the way it looks. You want to see that the nib isn't mangled and the body isn't dented/cracked. A used pen needs to have a few pictures.If there are no bids with 30 seconds remaining then you might get a steal. ![]() Auctions hit high prices when there are 2+ people fighting and no other similar auctions to fall back on. Check that periodically (Sunday afternoons are when a lot of auctions end) and you might be able to find a good deal that other people have missed.
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