Haha, yes I think I’ll have it repaired. Unless the 1988 models are insanely valuable for whatever reason, I think I’m ok with having it repair by replacement with new parts. Since I’ve no emotional connection to the pen, I don’t think it will devalue it in my eyes to be made like new. This pen was $10, if someone offered you a like new 149 for $110 I assume you’d be all over it, right?!!
As for authenticity, I’m no expert. But I’d imagine, with where it was found, and what is with it, that it’s a real one. Since a thrift store has no need to try and sell a fake, and it has paperwork with it that all looks to be correct (again no expert, just some quick searches). So my hopes is that it’s real.
If someone can explain to my why having parts replaced is a bad idea over repair, please let me know.
I understand if this were a super old model then you’d want to retain its original state, or if this were sentimental to me because of its previous owner. However, in my current position, wouldn’t replacement be a fantastic option?
Thank you all so much again
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