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Hi, I have observed that the pens from the civilisation series do not really sell well on ebay. Can anyone of you think of a reason for that? Thanks in advance.

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I think the main reason may be their price. Not many can afford $2k or more for one of these beauties. Secondly, I don't think they would be very easy to use. Most of us want to be able to write with our pens. These pens are large and appear to be "heavy pens." They are not just your common everyday use pens. Besides, the people who could afford to pay for these pens are most likely NOT going to shop on eBay.com!

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Also, at that price, it's the sort of item you'd want to buy in person if at all possible, perhaps at a pen show.

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I have seen most of these in person. They are more works of art than users in my opinion. They are heavier and priced very high which is why I think that they don't sell well. That's speculation of course but $2000+ is a tough price to swallow for even the most dedicated Pelikan enthusiast.

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They are unattractive, some have errors, and they are clunky. Not a good combo for desirability. To each their own, of course, but most people I know do not find the designs aesthetically appealing.

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It's not just on Ebay! For more than two years now I have been trying to sell my mint LE 'Evolution of Script' here and on FPC but only had one reply of a "cheeky offer" to which I said NO without waiting for it as I knew who sent it...

Perhaps one of you good people could tell me whether my price of £ 595 is too high...??

Thank you.

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These are not pens. These are jewelry. I think they've been running out of creative ideas for their pens - the Pelikan is a formidable and excellent line, but one that has shown signs of tiredness and I think someone decided to have an artist have a go at it to show the world they too could make something that could stand toe to toe with the Maki-es and Urushis and whatever else that rule the higher end of the market. But, sadly, they've made pieces of jewelry that are best admired from afar: as accessories spotted upon the who's who at the annual White House charity ball, or as showpieces at the Rosicrucian Museum. To me, this hints at some desperation in the Pelikan house.

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