I think it's pretty cool. I wouldn't know how much it's worth. Who would want it i wonder. I dont meant that in a negative way. What I mean is that it appears that you spun a rod to look like a bullet casing but it really isn't a casing. Will the bullet people..hunters, military guys like that, or will they detest it? I think it's a great conversation piece..I just don't know what the general public will think, and no doubt they won't appreciate how much cost, time, labour is in the project. The metal seems to have a bit of a dark look that I like too. Since you made the casing, I think it's only fit that you make and attach a clip. You can still mount a clip and have it in a base, but I would prefer a custom clip over a pen that stands up like a giant phalic symbol. With a clip, you can lay it on it's side. These are just my thoughts and questions...seems nobody else has any.