Is This Parker Duofold Worth It?

[RyanM]

Hey guys, I recently saw an add on Gumtree. This was the add.

I have never owned a Parker Duofold. Is this pen worth $290?

I live really close to this seller, so shipping would not be an issue.

Is this a good buy?

 

 

[beak]

I have to drop back to the stock reply; things are worth what someone is willing to pay for them. There are so many variables that determine this, and personal preference is an important factor.

 

It's local.

You like it.

You want it now.

You can go and test it.

 

If you are prepared to pay this price (which may or may not be 'market value' whatever that means) then it is by definition worth it, IMO.

Edited March 16, 2015 by beak

[Rbt46]

I can tell you this about my new duofold...

I love mine!! The Duofold was the first "nice" pen I have owned. It did take some time to "break" it in. Meaning it took the user (me) sometime to get used to it.

The price? I cannot say for absolute certainty, but if I remember my research correctly, that is a very good price...assuming it is brand new w/ no shipping.

Good Luck!

[jordanjay29]

Hey guys, I recently saw an add on Gumtree. This was the add.

Duofold.PNG

I have never owned a Parker Duofold. Is this pen worth $290?

I live really close to this seller, so shipping would not be an issue.

Is this a good buy?

 

 

I've seen restored versions sell for less on the 'bay. I think Peyton Street Pens also has the Duofold in a few varieties, some for a bit less than that price. I'd suggest shopping around, check out the Classifieds and the Pen_Swap sub on Reddit before plunking down that cash.

[Jamerelbe]

Bearing in mind this is an Australian seller and buyer - and that the AUS-US exchange rate would put this price around $US220-230, this is probably a better deal than it looks. I'm not in this part of the market, though, so I can't offer an informed opinion!

[jordanjay29]

Bearing in mind this is an Australian seller and buyer - and that the AUS-US exchange rate would put this price around $US220-230, this is probably a better deal than it looks. I'm not in this part of the market, though, so I can't offer an informed opinion!

For comparison, TheBrimic is selling a Parker Vacumatic on /r/Pen_Swap right now for $130 USD. With exchange rates and shipping, it would still come out to less than this pen.

[tryphon]

Yes, it's worth the asking price. I would buy it.

[foreignexport]

So would I

[Charles Rice]

Yes

[Fountain-head]

I've seen restored versions sell for less on the 'bay. I think Peyton Street Pens also has the Duofold in a few varieties, some for a bit less than that price. I'd suggest shopping around, check out the Classifieds and the Pen_Swap sub on Reddit before plunking down that cash.

 

Sorry to go off topic, but I wanna add my recommendations for Peyton Street Pens. I am thrilled with their service and with that of the Pen Market in Chicago. Both package their items with care and love, but Peyton Street goes one step above and sends you your pen in a nice case.

 

If you look on Pen Market, you might find a nice, restored vintage Duofold. They've got a nice selection and are very honest about the condition of the items. I give them a thumbs up

 

As for this Duofold, I would say it's worth it if you can afford it and really want it.

Edited March 22, 2015 by Fountain-head