Price Range For Used 1970 Parker T1 Titanium Fountain Pen

[TechWriter]

I purchased a new Parker Titanium T1 ball point pen for $20 from an office store in the Concourse of the Detroit Fisher building in 1970. I would like to get a T1 fountain pen to complete the set. Looking at eBay items, I see a range of $450 to $550, with a few claiming new, never used, for $700 +. Would prices in the $400 to $600 range be where I'll have the best chance to purchase a T1 fountain pen? Also, you probably are taking a chance with the T1 on the nib having been damaged (and not finding out until you actually have the pen in hand) as I understand they were difficult for Parker to manufacture in the 1970s.

[FLZapped]

My understanding is that the tipping material had a habit of coming off.....that's from memory, I didn't try to double check. If someone else knows better, I invite them to correct me.

 

Those prices are crazy, especially for a pen that would be better put on a shelf than written with.

 

The Parker 50 Falcon would be a better choice if you are actually looking to write with the pen....but I also understand you're trying to make a matched set.

[TechWriter]

You're right about the prices which is why I hesitate to buy knowing that because of the flawed Nib issue you are really buying a pen you hesitate to use.