Parker Duovac Pricing Question

[perth]

I've seen the Parker Duovac striped models offered on eBay for upwards of $200, while a majority of reviews/articles price the pen often around $100 or even below? Is there supposed to be a disrespectancy between prices of models within the series, or has the price just gone up?

[icardoth]

There are several sizes. This fact affects pricing. A small Striped Duofold can be purchased in less than $60, but a senior model can be over $100.

[perth]

How strange. I haven't seen any for selling for that price. If you could direct me to any websites, that would be great.

[dooooooor]

I saw a blue/grey senior go for ~$150 on eBay a few weeks ago, just a standard v nib in fine.

 

Greg Minuskin had a few recently with custom stubs for $90-110 I believe. I have one and I think it's my favorite celluloid pen, love the stripes. The depth of the pearlescence is really pretty.

 

Good luck on finding one!

[MAGGIEMINPIN]

There are many variables that will dictate the price of a pen. Condition being one of the the biggest things to consider. The size of the pen matters, senior size pens are going to bring significantly more money than a small or junior size pen. Another thing to keep in mind is if the pen has been restored or is unrestored. I have seen well restored Senior size Duofold Vacumatics go for well over $200.00 and much more. Another factor in the price of these pens is who has done the restoration and the quality of their work.

[ThomasB]

Recent experience shows prices ranging from $90 for the Duovac Jr to $200+ for the Senior Deluxe (restored of course). The Senior has averaged about $150