Esterbrook Fed-Matic Base Desk Set

November 29, 2015

I currently do not own any Esterbrooks, so I'm not familiar with their values. Saw this very clean Esterbrook Feed-Matic Base (green base) desk set this weekend at an antique store for $60. Seems like a good deal to me, but I am not certain. Just might become my first Esterbrook.

Edited November 29, 2015 by Tasmith

November 30, 2015

That's not an unreasonable price, especially if you like it. You could probably find one cheaper on fleabay but it might be awhile before you came across a NIB green one like that, and the green ones are my favorite.

If it were me I'd make an offer to the seller for $40, and hopefully at least get him down to $50. Antique dealers are used to haggling. If the seller isn't present, the shop should be able to call them and ask about the offer.

November 30, 2015

That's not an unreasonable price, especially if you like it. You could probably find one cheaper on fleabay but it might be awhile before you came across a NIB green one like that, and the green ones are my favorite.

If it were me I'd make an offer to the seller for $40, and hopefully at least get him down to $50. Antique dealers are used to haggling. If the seller isn't present, the shop should be able to call them and ask about the offer.

Thank you!