I often get teased that I buy pens without a nib, the wrong nib, or something else that isn’t quite perfect about the pen like a crack or other issue. Some in general collecting circles, whether the item being collected is a pen, a coin, or other antique, always recommend buying the absolute best condition you can possibly afford, and that a smaller collection of better quality items is more desirable than a larger collection of lesser quality items. While this is true, I think there are a couple of problems with this strategy. Continue reading
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