Not sure how long these have been out, but I was at a club meeting last night at our local Woodcraft, and saw for the first time some white tubes. I normally paint mine white when making label pens and if I'm not careful placing the label, the paint can peel off. Appears to be powder coated. Listed for $4.29, with 10% discount these were about $3.80 for 5 Wallstreet/Sierra style.