Would any of you please help me identify the exact model of this pen and perhaps its value?

It is new old stock, the inside of the box shows age stains, the body and cap seem to be stainless with gold colored trim. the nib is marked Sheaffer USA 585 14k, probably a medium.

The clip has a white dot and PEPSI embelm. I am not sure whether that embelm adds or detracts from the value of the pen.

The box contains user instructions, one cartridge and one converter.

thanks
danClick to view attachment

You're correct--the exact model is a Sheaffer Targa 1001xg, produced since 1976 to 1988 (look up www.sheaffertarga.com for more details). It's probably one of the countless low-to-mid end pens sold for corporate advertising. Which, of course, doesn't mean they're of bad quality, of course. I'm willing to bet that nib writes as well as any other you've got in your collection.


I would say pens of the same model are usually bid up to somewhere around $~40 on ebay. Although I really can't say about the emblem on value

Kuno

thanks for the quick reply. after reading it I searched ebay for completed items. It seems that the stainless model, no gold trim, steel nib, brought 60-90$ so I hope that mine is worth more. I do not like ebay so I may post it here in a few days.

also checked ebay for pepsi logo - there were many but none no pens. I am still at a loss whether the logo adds or detracts from the value of the pen. probably adds to it if the buyer is a logo collector and also likes pens.

regards
dan

The gold nib adds significantly to the value (though inlaid steel nibs are excellent "writers," also). All Sheaffer Targas are starting to rise in value. Until recently, new/old stock pens have been widely available however the supply is nearly exhausted so price is going up. Gold nibs are valued because of their high quality and visual appeal.

It is very hard to say how the advertising logo will affect value. Some people don't like them whereas others collect them so see an advertising pen to be particularly desirable.

Dirk

thanks for the additional input, especially as it seems to confirm my opinion.

regards
dan

I don't know the effect of an advertisement on a pen, but in the case of clocks, the ones with advertisements on the dials generally fetch higher selling prices.

purpledog

I got my first Targa this month thanks to a fellow FPN member.

This pen is awesome! You may call it a low to mid-grade model, but it is one of my best writers! That inlaid nib really makes a difference.

I highly recommend a Targa! I have a stainless model similar to this one!

Frank

Absolutely, it's been only a month or two since I bought my first Targa, and I have four more already (and a legacy coming in the mail).

Frank, don't recommend a Targa; Targas are the way to go!

Kuno

mine is for sale, see the for sale section

dan