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Is Benz Back? Another eBay Head Scratcher


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#1 jonro

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Posted 15 April 2014 - 03:04 AM

I came across this listing of a "rare" Sheaffer desk pen c. 1960:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371042297628


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#2 david i

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Posted 15 April 2014 - 03:57 AM

I definitely could give you at least a respectable discount even from my evil retail website ;)

 

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#3 Roger W.

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Posted 15 April 2014 - 06:39 AM

I think you missed the reason why - it is in New Jersey.  I dunno - making stuff up.

 

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#4 Norm

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Posted 15 April 2014 - 02:09 PM

At least this one wasn't " protected from the element".  I always wondered which element?  The element of surprise?



#5 Fred H

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Posted 18 April 2014 - 11:28 PM

You didn't notice the slogan on the ruler in the photos?

 

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#6 Greg Minuskin

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Posted 21 April 2014 - 03:20 PM

Rule of Thumb? Therefore, I thumb my nose at this sale, he he!

 

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#7 welch

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Posted 11 May 2014 - 04:55 AM

Not Benz, I'd say. The scrambled font might suggest Benz, but there is no mention that this pen is number 3 of a rare collection of 499. Not quite the Benzian touch.



#8 Norm

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Posted 27 May 2014 - 02:41 PM

Benz  would quote an astounding estimated value but usually started the bidding low.  



#9 Jerry Adair

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Posted 27 May 2014 - 07:54 PM

Best Offer

Make one at...say $25.00.  Just to see reaction

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