I just bought a heap of pens direct from China, mostly fountains for a few (very few) dollars. You would be proud to have made these some in Stainless Steel , Porcelain, Plastic. A Porcelain is my dail ywriter at the Computer a fountain pen writes so well. I agree the differences in market value is huge.Because my pic storage etc is spouted by microsoft and Google no pics just now but you would be amazed.
I bought the pens to use as parts but no way would I demolish most of them now. Beaut presents for less than kit cost. All freight free through Hong Kong.
Peter.