The Madame 946 was produced about 30 years ago and dates from the phase before Montblanc became a luxury-goods maker in 1991; accordingly it was normal mass production and not a rarity. The gold-plated or silver-plated ballpoint exists in four versions (two silver and two gold variants each); on eBay, depending on condition, between 35 and 50 euros are achieved. An official quantity is not known; exact information can only be given by Montblanc itself. Anyone seeking one should regularly observe eBay, also Europe-wide.