At the Münster dealer the following prices applied: Classique twist ballpoint with gold trim 265 euros, platinum 275 euros; Le Grand twist ballpoint with gold trim 285 euros, platinum 295 euros. For comparison: in 2006 the Le Grand Platinum was at 270 euros, the gold Le Grand at 255 euros. Telephone price enquiries and occasional discount requests are frequently successful in MB shops. With purchase from commercial eBay providers under shop price, restricted or missing international manufacturer's warranty is to be reckoned with; campaigns like 10 percent Payback at Kaufhof can compensate the price difference with the internet.