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I currently do not own any Esterbrooks, so I'm not familiar with their values. Saw this very clean Esterbrook Feed-Matic Base (green base) desk set this weekend at an antique store for $60. Seems like a good deal to me, but I am not certain. Just might become my first Esterbrook.

 

 

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That's not an unreasonable price, especially if you like it. You could probably find one cheaper on fleabay but it might be awhile before you came across a NIB green one like that, and the green ones are my favorite.

 

If it were me I'd make an offer to the seller for $40, and hopefully at least get him down to $50. Antique dealers are used to haggling. If the seller isn't present, the shop should be able to call them and ask about the offer.

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That's not an unreasonable price, especially if you like it. You could probably find one cheaper on fleabay but it might be awhile before you came across a NIB green one like that, and the green ones are my favorite.

 

If it were me I'd make an offer to the seller for $40, and hopefully at least get him down to $50. Antique dealers are used to haggling. If the seller isn't present, the shop should be able to call them and ask about the offer.

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Just realize that it is a DIP pen, and the ink well holds quite a bit of ink.

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