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How do you classify an old Montblanc ballpoint with model number '36 501' temporally and value-wise?

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The ballpoint described is likely to correspond to a model 281, made between 1971 and 1979. For value determination there is an established guide widely used in collector circles, especially providing comparison with current eBay auctions. Decisive for the price are preservation state, completeness (packaging, replacement refills) and any engravings, which reduce value.

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