Pens Worth Like The M1000

[RubenDh]

Hello folks

 

Today, I am beeing offered a nice m1000 (without box) with a stubbed nib.

The pen is in very good condition, but it's being offered by someone who used it, so it's 2nd hand.

 

I'm looking to trade the pen with another pen worth the same amount.

Which pen are good to trade with?

is the Visconti Opera Elements 'air' with 23k Pd nib a good trade?

 

I post this here to get an idea, and when I get the m1000 I'll post this in the WTT classifieds' forum.

 

Thanks!

[sargetalon]

I can't tell you which pen would be reasonable to trade. The value of a used M1000 is very subjective and somewhat depends on where you live as that impacts the going rate of the model. For instance, an M1000 is priced significantly higher in the US than abroad. A used M1000 in very good condition could be worth anywhere from $400-600 in my opinion. The stubbed nib certainly could increase the value but that's also very subjective. I think that if you had a pen in that price range, the trade would be reasonable and fair (again, just my opinion). I'm sure opinions will vary as the value of anything of this nature is subject to so many variables. Good luck acquiring the M1000.

Edited August 27, 2016 by sargetalon

[RubenDh]

Thank you, sargetalon, for your input!

 

I would like to add that I am from Belgium.

[Calabria]

I'm not sure I understand correctly, but trading an M1000 for a Visconti doesn't seem like a good idea.

 

Anyhow, I wouldn't be the person to ask because I think the M1000 is a pretty unique pen in terms of craftsmanship and size, and I wouldn't be able to come up with an equivalent - unless you're looking for a somewhat smaller pen, then the m800 would be an option.

[max dog]

M1000 is pelikans flagship in their regular line up and I think the montblanc 149 is the closest arch rival to the pelikan. Both German made oversized piston fillers sporting huge nibs, and flagship of their respective brand.

Edited August 28, 2016 by max dog