Would you buy it?

[mdburn_em]

I voted yes. Not only yes, but heck yes. As a matter of fact, I saw a pen at the pen mall that I thought looked great and was undervalued. I gave some serious thought to buying it. I didn't cuz I saw some really nice looking Amboyna I wanted worse.
I don't think I was ever in the position to buy an Emperor, but I sure would have wanted to. I definitely would have owned a Baron or Gent if I would have come upon a show selling them.

 

[jeffj13]

I voted "No". I wouldn't buy my own pens for the price I ask.

That is why I stated making pens in the first place.

jeff

 

[digitalmorgan]

Odd question actually.. perspectives have brought out a variety of answers. The thoughts that ran thru my head....

Does a guy who puts Rolls Royces together have to own such a car? can he own such a car? Historically, how many great (or wannnabe great) artists or craftsman could own their own work?

I've been awe struck by some of the pens you guys have posted on here - and I bet I cant afford most of them! Just a thought.

 

[fernhills]

Hi, my reply was no,but thats me.Now some guys spend a lot of money on rings,and whatnots,i don`t never did.Some women spend big bucks like in the high hundreds for hand bags,A good pen is well worth it if you like nice things,many people say nice pen. Carl

 

[Johnathan]

Yes, yes, and yes! I started my fountain pen illness when I purchased my first Mont Blanc, then Visconti, then, Stipula, then Krone. I then met someone who showed me this amazing pen and said he could teach me how to make them. I was hooked! I love pens. If the beauty is there, why not pay the money for it? If for some reason I couldn't turn another pen, I would still find someone to buy pens from. I think it's great to have a nice collection, and with the handmade, you get something unique with a variety of materials and great exotic woods. Remember, not only are you paying for the pen, but also the statement it makes and the conversations it creates. So, everyone go make a statement! or sell one![]

 

[Glenn McCullough]

The look that people give you when you say you made the pen, is like....how in the he** did you MAKE a friggin' pen? Priceless! Yeah, without knowing what is involved...I'd pay! I've wasted a lot more on a lot less.

 

[RussFairfield]

Your attitude will always be picked up be the customer. If you think your pens are overpticed, so will the customer, and they won't buy them. If you think there is good value in your pens, your enthusiasm will be contagious, and the customer will buy.