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Hello Ladies & Gentlemen,

 

It is a hassle selling items, particularly if you live in a country/region where it is not easy to advertise or convenient to ship.

 

There have been some MBs that do not (nearly never) see any use.. And others that I really like, but unable to purchase outright at the time being.

 

So I thought the cleverest thing to do is to trade them all in one go. But the best deal I got so far doesn't seem too fair, or what you think?

 

Giving:

 

100 Years Anniversary Starwalker FP (resin w/diamond)

Starwalker FL

Boheme Marron FP

144R Chopin Bordeaux/Burgundy

 

Getting:

 

Heritage 1912

146R

 

Value wise, seems offer is about $1,000 short. How would you suggest I improve the deal or get them to throw in or take out?

 

Thanks for your advice :)

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BrandonA Antique

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Sounds like trading is just as much effort as selling.

 

If you don't like the deal they are offering you have 3 options:

1) walk away

2) remove one of the pens from the list you are supplying

3) get them to add in additional pens

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Only trade if you don't feel that you are short changed. Live life with no regrets!

There will always be another deal.

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I like the pens being offered the OP far more than the ones he's trading away, so if it were just me, I'd take this deal, but if you feel like you're losing $1,000 in the transaction then walk away.

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If my time worked out less than $1000 then I'd sell them and buy the pens that I want.... which may not be the pens currently on offer.

The danger with accepting a swap because it is the best on offer is that you again may not use them, and lose $ again moving them on ... you can see where this may end.

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It would be tough for me. I'd ask if the other person if they would trade just the 146R for both of the Starwalkers and the 144R. I think you'd be way ahead there.

 

 

 

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It would be tough for me. I'd ask if the other person if they would trade just the 146R for both of the Starwalkers and the 144R. I think you'd be way ahead there.

The Starwalker with the diamond solitaire fountain alone is worth about $1,000! How is that possible? 2 Starwalkers AND the 144R?

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The Starwalker with the diamond solitaire fountain alone is worth about $1,000! How is that possible? 2 Starwalkers AND the 144R?

Because I would not want the Starwalkers even if free. The same is true for the Heritage 1912; I just wouldn't want one even if free.

 

The 146 though and the Boheme at least would have a chance of getting some pocket time. I'll admit I might want to hold on to the 144R too; kinda like a little brother to the 144R.

 

 

 

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Because I would not want the Starwalkers even if free. The same is true for the Heritage 1912; I just wouldn't want one even if free.

 

The 146 though and the Boheme at least would have a chance of getting some pocket time. I'll admit I might want to hold on to the 144R too; kinda like a little brother to the 144R.

Well, in that context then all the pens I am offering aren't worth anything because I never use them- all in brand new condition. But I have to regard their material market price when trading them.

 

I thought about keeping the 144R as a little brother for the 146R as you said. Thing is, although it's not that little instill find it awkwardly small to use after being accustomed to 146 and 149.

 

I guess as others said, might ask them to throw in a case or take off one of the pens. Wished Bohemes were piston fills that's my only gripe with them.

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Unsure on this one. I'm not a Starwalker person (SE or not), so might be tempted to take it. Could you put up with the 145R over the 146R? The 145R had a very short production in comparison.

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Well, in that context then all the pens I am offering aren't worth anything because I never use them- all in brand new condition. But I have to regard their material market price when trading them.

 

I thought about keeping the 144R as a little brother for the 146R as you said. Thing is, although it's not that little instill find it awkwardly small to use after being accustomed to 146 and 149.

 

I guess as others said, might ask them to throw in a case or take off one of the pens. Wished Bohemes were piston fills that's my only gripe with them.

 

The mid-size version was cartridge/converter, but again a short run. You could track one down.

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The Diamond Starwalker NEW is a thousand dollars. On the second hand market (even as an unused pen) it's only worth what you can get for it.

 

I say that if you're ever hesitant about a trade being fair market value, renegotiate the deal or walk away. It's the only way to ensure that you're going to be happy with the end result. Just know that the other party should do the same thing.

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Personally I like the pens being offered to you more than you are trading as well, but that doesn't mean I would do the trade. If you are at all hesitant about it I would recommend not making the trade (or any trade / deal that isn't a necessity and you feel that way). From your posts it certainly sounds like you will regret this decision, even if the new pens are used more.

 

Personally I would just tell the person offering the trade "No thanks. I will try my luck in getting a more balanced trade." You never know, they may sweeten the pot or ask for less of your pens.

 

Whatever you do, good luck!

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I also agree, for me the pens offered are better than the one's you're trading away..

Starwalkers may be worth a lot retail but people have different preferences and opinions-- don't see a lot of them sell at those prices lately

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I also agree, for me the pens offered are better than the one's you're trading away..

Starwalkers may be worth a lot retail but people have different preferences and opinions-- don't see a lot of them sell at those prices lately

The fact that they are heavily faked may have an impact on the resell value of genuine ones? :(

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