The Generation is no longer in production and barely available in trade; the RRP for Meisterstück Classique ballpoints is around 290 euros in specialist trade, while e.g. Galeria Kaufhof offered Generation models at times for 99 euros. eBay prices around 139 euros count in this context as too high, especially as for the money one can already get a used Meisterstück ballpoint. eBay prices are usually below shop price; the warranty and nib exchange service fall away, however, and a counterfeit risk exists. Warranty handling runs in case of doubt via the specialist dealer, who needs the receipt for that, not necessarily a service booklet.