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It seems to be raining Plums :)

 

At this rate, their status might have to be demoted from uncommon to somewhat uncommon... kind of like when Pluto got demoted... :)

 

Not sure if this one is actually plum

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLUM-PARKER-51-FOUNTAIN-PEN-/271939397274?hash=item3f50d9e69a

 

but these are:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PARKER-51-AEROMETRIC-SET-FP-PENCIL-CODE-DATE-8-PLUM-RARE-TO-FIND-COLOR-/371397688304?hash=item567906fbf0

 

and:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PARKER-51-AEROMETRIC-CODE-DATE-8-PLUM-RARE-TO-FIND-COLOR-COLLECTIBLE-VALUE-/351465843223?hash=item51d4ff2a17

 

(seller does note that the pencil is not plum)

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FarmBoy Museum Piece

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Yup.

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Nope. ;)

 

IMO, the rumor of Plummerpalooza's demise is greatly exaggerated.

 

I think they run "in spurts". The recent NOS Demi's were that once in a lifetime pen store inventory close-out from the same Fleabayer. IMO, the days of those kinds of finds are only getting further and farther between.

 

You may well go the next month or two without one Clearly being correctly listed as a Plum.

 

Those two NOS Demi's brought over 2 bills each, both with just Lustaloy and even one of Those NOS caps already needing refinishing (IMO). Demi's always bring less that full sized.

 

All these people that say they are so damn common? Then ask them to sell you one of Theirs for $80 and let's see how common they are. :rolleyes:

 

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All these people that say they are so damn common? Then ask them to sell you one of Theirs for $80 and let's see how common they are. :rolleyes:

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

 

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Amen.

 

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All these people that say they are so damn common? Then ask them to sell you one of Theirs for $80 and let's see how common they are. :rolleyes:

 

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Amen.

 

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I got rid of all the ones I had because I could effectively swap them for a DJ pen and often a 1st year DJ.

 

 

I for one am glad they are rare.

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Not sure the first listing is actually Plum. I thought that you could tell the pre-1957 pens by whether it says "Use Superchrome ink" on the sac sleeve, and there is one photo where it clearly says "Use Parker Ink". So either it's not a Plummer, or this is a replacement. I'd be asking questions about whether there's a date code on the pen, to be sure that the seller has the date correct. I'll reserve judgement on the other listings, since I'm not in the market for another one (I'm pretty convinced mine is, so I'm good, thanks... :rolleyes:).

Is the second and third listing actually for the same set? I noticed they were the same seller....

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Is the second and third listing actually for the same set? I noticed they were the same seller....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

They are the same seller, but different sets. In fact, the seller does note (in the verbiage below and in sort of English LOL) in one of the auctions, that the pencil is not Plum, but 'burgAndy' :)

Also, there seems to be a bidding war between the same 2 bidders on both. I will be making popcorn and tuning in Saturday night!...

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Then ask them to sell you one of Theirs for $80 and let's see how common they are. :rolleyes:

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

 

 

If anyone has a Plum pencil for $80, I want one LOL! :)

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All these people that say they are so damn common? Then ask them to sell you one of Theirs for $80 and let's see how common they are. :rolleyes:

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

 

The fact that they appear seldomly on the market may have nothing to do with how many there are in people's hands.

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Let us quit running after plums and I am sure these would become pretty common. That seems to be a perfect way for all the plums kept in hiding to come to fore.

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Rarity does not drive price, desire to own and collectabllity does. I have a 1942 Vac burgundy SJ that is beyond rare and yet I got it on fleabay for $150.

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I got rid of all the ones I had because I could effectively swap them for a DJ pen and often a 1st year DJ.

 

 

I for one am glad they are rare.

 

An eminently sensible action. Anybody want to trade me a first year DJ pen for my plum set? :lticaptd: That anyone would be so foolish.

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If it is plum, it MUST be rare.

Yes, it is the only plum vector that I have ever come across. And , it is the only one among my 50+ vectors.

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Yes, it is the only plum vector that I have ever come across. And , it is the only one among my 50+ vectors.

i like to think I found everyone that was willing to trade. BUT according to Barnum if you wait another minute...

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