I saw some cute pens for sale in Bologna today (was there to get my son's braces adjusted, but couldn't resist stopping by ye old pen shoppe).
I saw a Blue/Bronze Tibaldi Modello 50 at €400something, an Omas "Vechietti" LE (Senape celluloid, Bologna body), and a set of Pelikan Maki-e (cherry and autumn?) for €3000.
Since braces have taken the place of pens as my current money-eating hobby, I thought someone else might be interested. I'll be happy to forward the contact info.