Beatles set in pencil

What is the opinion on that set and is a pencil set less desirable than a set with any other pen?

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Permalink Reply by Mark Saunders on June 16, 2022 at 11:25am

Less desirable but pencil never fades.

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Permalink Reply by Chris1523 on June 16, 2022 at 11:31am

Ok but why actually less desirable when it wont fade? What would be a good price for that set in your opinion?

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 16, 2022 at 12:02pm

It will always be succeptible to smudging.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 16, 2022 at 12:07pm

And the contrast to be had with a pencil is not great when compared to well preserved fountain pen or ballpoint. Blue or black. Many blacks are actually a very dark deep blue.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Saunders on June 16, 2022 at 2:02pm

I’d say 6-8 k.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 16, 2022 at 2:04pm

Hah, That was my guess!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 16, 2022 at 11:33am

That is true. Over 100 years w/o any change as long as the paper holds up. This set is a bit smudged for me. For Nick, pencil is less desirable then a fountain pen or ballpoint - but those utensils are a bit less stable than graphite. Both can yellow to a blueish green while graphite remains the same (w/o abrasion etc).

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Permalink Reply by Chris1523 on June 16, 2022 at 11:58am

Thanks Erik and what would you think is a good price for such a pencil set?

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 16, 2022 at 12:04pm

Oh, that is a question for the Beatles guys. Ballroom, Fab, and all the rest.

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Permalink Reply by Chris1523 on June 16, 2022 at 12:11pm

Ok thanks for your expertise!!!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 16, 2022 at 12:14pm

Sure :) Happy to.

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Permalink Reply by spaceman on June 16, 2022 at 1:41pm

On price, I would check out recent pencil set sales on some of the main Beatles dealers sites. Tracks, Frank C, etc. Obviously they have profit margins after purchasing them from fans/sellers. If you are buying from similar source you should offer a little bit more than a dealer would. Do your homework.