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I was hesitant about buying one of these at the time (must have held it in the boutique about 5-6 times), but passed because although it was a "cool" pen, I just didn't love the design enough to pull the trigger. I had a feeling it would sell out, become scarce/valuable and I'd regret it. And that instinct was correct...

 

The pen is completely unavailable anywhere (particularly in the UK, but seemingly globally), and has been for the best part of a year. The last few sets also sold out a while back. Not that this is a surprise with modern Writers Editions.

 

I had a look on eBay and was very surprised by recent prices (bearing in mind that the MSRP was £770, and that was after a price increase in late 2016). In 2018, used FPs have sold on eBay for between £828 and £1,130, with new ones selling for £900+ (and one is currently listed for £2,795).

 

It looks as if the Shakespeare could head towards the same cult status of some of the most desirable WE pens, such as Hemmingway and Proust etc.

 

 

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I pretty much did the same. Incredible appreciation on these and other

MB Writersseries pens.

I usually miss out on these because the price looks too high. Then later I kick myself for not buying. You can’t buy then all though.

I have a Schiller that has nearly doubled in value over what I paid for it.

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I have to say I was equally surprised by second hand values, particularly given, IMHO, it is not one of the best looking WEs !

 

But when you need one to finish your WE collection you have to bite the bullet :)

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The ink is still "get-able" at $40. A few even sold in the last couple months under $30. No need to pay $97 at this point...

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


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It's among the best red inks I've seen. Glad to have got a bottle, sad to see it running out, now.

 

There's a thread in the ink forums which offers alternatives to popular, discontinued inks. I know it's not the same thing, but I've fared well by their advice in the past.

 

Enjoy.

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