Seeking Advice About A Parker Duofold Check Amber?

[Pennenut]

I have an opportunity to purchase a NOS Parker Duofold Check Amber ( international size ) with a medium nib. I know this pen has been dipped for purposes of testing in store. I did not dip test the pen when I was looking at it. The seller is asking $695.00 which I view as slightly steep. I would definitely buy the pen if offered a discount and provided it wrote well. If presented with this opportunity what would you do?

[Ted F]

It's a nice looking pen but I would be inclined to look around a little more and also see if you get a choice of nibs. You can see the listing of the MK III Check Internationals on parkerpens.net.

[Glenn-SC]

Considering that all the International Medium nibs/sections are going to write the same and you can get a plain black version for probably half that price, you have to ask yourself if you like the color/pattern that much.

 

If you do like the amber checked pattern, then only you can decide how much more you are willing to pay for it.

[Marlow]

That seems a bit over the top price-wise to me. They are such well made pens that I would wait for a minty used one and would not wish pay more than $400 for that if I really loved it - and that's because I have seen them sell for even less than that. Eg I recently bought a mint used blue mosaic international for less than $400 and the blue mosaic is usually one of the costlier versions. I would recommend watching and waiting unless you can easily afford it and have to have it now in which case ignore everything I've said!

Edited June 2, 2019 by Marlow

[Barry Gabay]

Hello Pennenut, I paid under $400. for the larger Duofold Centenniel Amber Check, new in the box, from Swisher Pens in the US. Sadly, that company is no longer in business. I agree with others that you can find a more reasonable price for the International Amber Check. Good luck.