The top of my collection (minus some)

2nd_astronaut · February 16, 2024, 12:20am

The yen was strong, but the development of the currencies is of course a bit different from my € point of view.
However, I disagree with „not as much inventory available“. I had the impression that the tsunami caused a huge dip in available inventory, which never was completely restored. There are only a few exceptions, which are better available today: H-5005, sakura archi, Sakura freematic come to my mind.

PS I have rarely bought a Japanese pencil from eBay (a few from Rohit back then and 2 from Elton recently, but I think that’s it), so here eBay is still not a good source for Japanese pencils for me.

cytherian · February 16, 2024, 3:27pm

Yes, of course there is USD to EUR as well. For a long time, EUR was a good 15 to 25% stronger, then dipped back to parity for a bit, then a bit stronger again.

Hammer_Jackson · February 16, 2024, 5:05pm

You all are serious…. I just check if I have enough money, then either cry or hit “purchase”

Pdunc67 · February 16, 2024, 6:23pm

This is me most of the time

pearsonified · February 19, 2024, 5:27pm

Your bottom pink specimen is cool, and I have a similar piece—I’m guessing it’s from the time before they had the “PILOT” relief on the barrels

Hammer_Jackson · February 21, 2024, 2:10am

No “Pilot” relief, just “made in Japan” and “0.5”. I’ve often Ned wondered about this one. It is quality.