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Jgrden

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Will this attract a three hundred dollar customer? Ebony with piano ivory segment. Vertex. Guitar case.

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Buzzzz4

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I'm sorry to say IMHO it would not attract it from my perspective. Knowing the issues click pens have shown, I would not feel comfortable putting that kind of a price tag on it. Also, the plating appears to be a brushed satin plating, which would also not bring in the high dollar price tag. For $300, I would think a good rollerball or fountain pen may be the direction I would head. From a marketing aspect, the vertex doesn't look right with the case. Please don't take these thoughts personally, I just wanted to give some of the thoughts I had when I looked at this pen and case.
 
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ed4copies

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I'd have a real hard time suggesting $300 for any ballpoint!! Especially a single-body version.
(Jr Gent, Atrax, Triton and other two part ballpoints would have fighting chance.)

I LIKE that pen case, but it is still a novelty item, not a high end package (IMO).

The case goes well with some of Ken's "gun" laser cuts. That would be more the market I would "shoot" for.

Remember, this is only MY opinion. If you believe in your product, you CAN sell it!!!
 

dexter0606

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I have to agree with Ed and Eric. The kit doesn't have that expensive look. And I'm lost on the connection between the case and the pen. Just doesn't fit
 

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I tend to agree with Jeff - the Vertex style pen is of a different genre that the violin case - a misfit between the two. But hey if you can sell it - great for you!
 

corian king

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John! I like the pen.But don't feel I have the right to place or suggest a selling price.I
feel that is up to the maker.If you think it's a 300.00 pen then try and sell it for that.
There is someone out there that will agree with you.I do however agree that the box isn't right for that pen.Great Job!!!
 
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