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Now that I have my first Montblanc fountain pen purchase behind me, I'm targeting my second: a 146 in bordeaux with an EF or F nib. I have a couple of questions:

 

1 - What should I expect to pay for this pen? Ebay seems to be all over the place on pricing for this pen. Is there anyway to do some analysis on what the current market rate is for these pens? Are there any sites for pre-owned pens, outside of Ebay, with decent volume? Something similar to Chrono24 for watches...

 

2 - Why did they discontinue this color, and any idea if they will bring it back? I love the look, am I in the minority? I would guess these pens would be quite popular. But since they discontinued the line, perhaps I'm wrong. Thoughts?

 

Thanks!

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I sold one recently for $300 and it was perfect. (micro scratches)

 

It lasted about 5 min. on the classifieds so maybe a bit more is market price.

 

Very nice color!

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The 146 in Bordeaux does demand a premium, but reasonable examples can be found. eBay is the most prolific sales forum, but occasionally one may be found in the sales section of this site.

Hard times don't last, but hard people do.

 

Thank a Veteran.

 

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I sold one recently for $300 and it was perfect. (micro scratches)

 

It lasted about 5 min. on the classifieds so maybe a bit more is market price.

 

Very nice color!

 

:yikes: I would agree that a bit more is the market price. It would probably have only lasted a couple of minutes longer at $400.

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I agree with niksch and Chrissy, re pricing.

 

I recall that they were the same price, when new.

It's all about supply and demand. Not sure how many they actually made and sold, but they were vastly outnumbered by the black resin model. As such, they become something of a 'speciality', like the rare colours of the Parker 51 model - and the price heads north.

 

Great pens. Go for it. Good luck.

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My experience its cycle. You have it mentioned a lot here and interest peaks youll find them $600-$800. Then the world forgets about them for a bit you can nab a great one for around $400. I bought mine really expensive but I dont regret it, its an amazing color that just stands out next to the black resin and there cant be too many of them left.

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I love both of mine--one with a customized left oblique cursive italic by Richard Binder and the other with an OB from Montblanc. I don't think you'll regret buying one, even if you have to pay more on the expensive side.

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I love mine as well. I think I paid $300 about 3 years ago for mine. It's one I'll never get rid of.

I enjoy MB 146 pens, Sailor, Pilot and Platinum pens as well. I have a strong attraction to dark red and muted green ink, colors I dislike for everything but FP ink. I also enjoy practicing my handwriting and attempting to improve it. I love the feel of quality paper under a gold nib.

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You might post a "Want to Buy" in the classified - you'll have to wait until someone comes upon it, but I got a nice deal on a 146 there.

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Reading this, I realized I paid way too much. Paid 599. But it was brand new at least

I wouldnt worry about it.

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I wouldnt worry about it.

Still. Overpaid it :(

But it got serviced right away. So at least I know its a goooooood working pen

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Still. Overpaid it :(

But it got serviced right away. So at least I know its a goooooood working pen

The enjoyment a 146R can provide is priceless. $599 for a brand new 146 is ok. Edited by meiers
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Still. Overpaid it :(

But it got serviced right away. So at least I know its a goooooood working pen

 

 

Over the years you will make enough "great buys" to more than afford the times you need to "pay up" to get what you want. Enjoy the pen, it will all work out. And some day, you'll have so many pens, you won't remember what you paid for individual pens but you will own some REALLY GOOD ONES :P

"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." -Pablo Picasso


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