Going Rate For A 50's 149

[penpalace]

Hello all,

 

I have a user grade 149 from the 50's that I have decided to part with, I plan to put it up for sale on the board but I wanted to set a reasonable price for it and it seems that when you look online the prices vary quite a bit. The pen is from the 50's, it has the sterling bands but it does need a retip to the nib as well as the cap having quite a bit of discolouration.

 

Thanks in advance for your advice.

[jar]

Likely somewhere between $750-1800 more or less.

[Kalessin]

The celluloid-body silver-rings 149's do seem to sell for more than the later resin-bodied ones without the silver rings, though condition and nib type also figure into the price. I'm not sure that any of us could quote a price that would make sense without handling the pen, or at least seeing detailed photos.

[Opooh]

A near mint 149 silver rings can make 2000 $,

[Z-Tab]

I think you might get a whole lot more if you get it retipped before you try to sell it. A broken nib is a no-go for me and I'm sure many other potential buyers.

[slippery when wet]

There is currently one listed in the FPN classifieds for $1300 in mint condition. I am guessing it's in US dollars??

[JLS1]

I think you might get a whole lot more if you get it retipped before you try to sell it. A broken nib is a no-go for me and I'm sure many other potential buyers.

 

+1 for the above. I'd also suggest sending the pen to a known restorer as well (Tom or Francis), otherwise buyers will discount your price to account for the cost of the repairs.

[georges zaslavsky]

 

+1 for the above. I'd also suggest sending the pen to a known restorer as well (Tom or Francis), otherwise buyers will discount your price to account for the cost of the repairs.

Indeed

[georges zaslavsky]

There is currently one listed in the FPN classifieds for $1300 in mint condition. I am guessing it's in US dollars??

Well you had to be sure that they were fully overhauled and properly cared otherwise I wouldn't call them mint