Just the thing.....

[DaisyMayFozz]

Just the thing You have always wanted
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bic-Pen-used- ... 3a7f871849

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

And some eejit's are actually bidding on it, it does make you wonder........

[stevey]

brillant!!!!! I wish I had one.........

[smithskids]

was there any toilet paper with it???

[chesney]

I wouldn't buy anything from a seller with zero feedback
someone could be in for a 'nasty' shock when their sacred pen doesn't show up.

[les]

---if I were an Raf officer, I'd hope for a better quality pen to chew, or perhaps the decisions were not that important. I was going to join the other shrewd bidders but thought there might not be much ink left in the pen.

[dalebrignall]

auction ended and there is a pound postage on top

[DaisyMayFozz]

£2.20 eh? I could buy a pack of them for that.......

[chesney]

Clarkson bought a car for less ;)

[davidpidge]

I went to see the pen before the auction ended and it was nice with plenty of patina but I wanted something to show and even though you could argue that the chewed lid was part of the history of the pen I think I'd prefer one in better condition.

[les]

Couldn't you have bought another bic and used the pristine lid/cap on this sought after pen? You could then put the chewed cap on the new pen and re-advertise it. There is an apparent market.

[davidpidge]

I think the pen would lose it's character if you replaced the lid. I don't agree with over-restoration.

[LouiseM]

I think a replacement lid would be considered a sympathetic safety upgrade rather than 'over-restoration' as it would prevent seepage of ink into trouser pocket whilst still retaining the look of the original pen. If you wanted to maintain the period charm and character a few gentle chew marks here and there would create the desired effect.

[les]

I can see this heading for the custom/modified section if it deviates too much from standard.

[LouiseM]

I'll keep an eye on the thread Les. It might need a move if people start talking gel pens.

[Dean]

I think the pen would lose it's character if you replaced the lid.

It's clearly ringing.

You are encouraging people to keep nicking biro's and re-lidding them over and over again.

We need POMMreg on the case.

[les]

I hadn't thought of the ringing possibility, only the writing.