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Since we don't have a Parker forum, I guess I will ask this here...

 

I acquired a Parker 51 Demi... 1948 with a Gold Cap with thin lines that come to a point at the top and a Grey Pearl on the top... Midnight Blue and not a mark on the barrel or section... fine butter smooth nib... The imprints are nice and sharp and there are no dings or dents on the cap...

 

It's a nice pen, but I have absolutely no idea what it is worth....

Can anyone give me an idea of what a pen like that is worth??

Now I obviously know that without seeing it close it is tough, but a guess is all I ask...

 

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Stab in the dark here...

 

$100 bucks maybe $125 if restored? My number might be a bit low because I am not an expert on what features may be rarer. That is the price range I have seen good condition Demi's going for.

 

I am sure Richard will tell you as soon as he gets here.

Cheers.

 

It's cold outside, I should get more pens.

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Stab in the dark here...

 

$100 bucks maybe $125 if restored? My number might be a bit low because I am not an expert on what features may be rarer. That is the price range I have seen good condition Demi's going for.

 

I am sure Richard will tell you as soon as he gets here.

Wow! I don't think so.

I've walked away from full size gold capped "51" for $60 in antique stores.

I'd say more like $40 or $50.

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Was it restored? Looking around on the internet for restored pens is where I got the value. I also saw one just this week in a shop in a light tan color for $125 restored. Price gouging? I doubt it, even Richard charges about that for his.

 

Edit. Richard's site still shows a standard sized version of that color combination that he sold for $140.

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Cheers.

 

It's cold outside, I should get more pens.

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Was it restored?  Looking around on the internet for restored pens is where I got the value.  I also saw one just this week in a shop in a light tan color for $125 restored.  Price gouging?  I doubt it, even Richard charges about that for his.

 

Edit.  Richard's site still shows a standard sized version of that color combination that he sold for $140.

Then I guess I better call the shop up and offer $55 for it! :D

 

Watch this space next week, I'll be selling a full size "51" with a gold cap for $100! "Such a deal!"

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