I am a newby to the forum, I was given a new waterman liason in ebonite with broad nib, could someone let me know what these pens are worth...I would like to sell as the pen is a bit big for me...

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Hi, and welcome to here.

Don't know the condition of your pen, but if you want to get an example of retail for a brand new pen, check some online sellers, such as www.joon.com.

However, keep in mind, there are some savvy shoppers in pen forums such as this one (moi). I know Bruce won't believe me, but I got a brand new blue Liaison for like, 120.00 shipped (yeah, I paid over a hundred for a pen once or twice).


diane

New Liaison pens usually run between $250 and $320 (American dollars). You should only expect about 1/2 that amount if you are selling it used. You might get less or more than that if you try to sell it on ebay. Depends on the mood of the day.

Todd

If you sell it on ebay and make it available to Europe, you'll typically get a better price as Watermans are highly sought after in France and Germany. Also, if it's the dark brown rather than the orange version of ebonite, you'll get a better price. On ebay (Europe), in my humble experience, you might get £70-90 depending on condition (use www.xe.com for exchange rates) with dark brown towards to the top of the scale as it's that much rarer. If it is brown and absolutely mint, you might hit £100.

many thanks for your imput
the pen is new with box and paperwork, am I better selling it on the forum or via ebay....being a newby to the forum...I notced in the sale of pens forum....that people buy items by sending a PM ?? could you let me know what these means and how does one do this
cheers from the land down under

PM = personal message. You can send a PM by clicking on a posters name and then clicking "send message". If you receive a PM a box should pop up next time you reload a FPN page. You can also access your messages by clicking the "New Messages" box at the very top right of your screen (you may have to scroll up to see it).

I hope this helps!