Pens by quality manufacturers, in larger sizes and in better condition generally will command more value than pens lacking those attributes.  A pen need not be from one of the "big 4" manufacturers from the golden age of pendom in order to have good value.

As is seen in the grading essay GRADING ESSAY LINK- CLICK ME,   condition is critical. It is possible to damage a $1000 pen badly enough to make it nearly worthless.

Vacumania does significant trade in vintage pens.  But, at heart,  this site is a collector's site, not a dealer's site.  During the past 6 years, many people have sent pictures of pens- or mailed the pens themselves- to have them appraised for value, prior to sale by owner on Ebay, etc. Interesting pen discussions often have ensued.

If you have a vintage pen and wish to sell it properly on ebay, with good description and sense of the market, please drop us a line at the email address noted below. I enjoy discussing vintage pens with collectors and enjoy looking at pics of nice vintage pens.   This service is provided free of charge.

Even within the Parker Vacumatic series, upwards of 700 variants of pens and pencils exist. Similar appearing pens can be priced hundreds of dollars apart.

Tip of the year: Keep in mind that most pens thought to be "Slender Maxima" model, really are not! :-)

Hit the contact link or email questions to isaacson@frontiernet.net  isaacson@frontiernet.net

hope to hear from you.

---David R. Isaacson.