Collectors rate many leather products and accessories from Montblanc as significantly overpriced; the range serves recognisably brand positioning as a lifestyle brand and not primarily functionality. As a cheaper alternative within the maker's own range the Sienna cases are mentioned. With some special editions like the Artisan line, matching crocodile pen cases are included, which are partly traded individually but whose rarity is hard to assess, since identical cases were used on several editions (e.g. Gift Collection, Jungle Eyes). In general the collector advice applies: scrutinise new editions critically and possibly prefer the second-hand market.