Prices reflect supply and demand in the luxury market; Montblanc, as part of the Richemont group, is one of the strongest-growing brands in the segment. Collectors evaluate this ambivalently, since rising prices do raise the value of one's own collection but make new purchases more difficult. For better value, Writers Editions, Solitaires, StarWalker and Bohème are recommended; the Meisterstücks have always been the high-priced top segment. Direct comparison with DM prices from the late 1990s comes out unfavourably for the current list prices. Some collectors fear an image loss similar to that of certain watch brands. Despite the prices the Meisterstück counts as a classic that remains recommendable.