Mark; I don't think the price of the kit matters that much unless you are a pen connoisseur. My eye is drawn to the beauty of the pen first, how it feels in the hand, how it writes, and than maybe the quality of the fittings. Last , but not least, the price. If the price is high, I expect the best quality in all areas. I think your pen is very attractive and looks like a green marble grain. Job well done !!! Jim S