Things You'll Need:
- Magnifying glass or jewelers loupe
- Fountain pen collector's guide
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Step 1
Decide if you want to focus your collection on one specific area of fountain pens, or if you want to collect a mixed variety of pens.
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Step 2
Read articles and books to learn about your favorite fountain pens. When you become familiar with pictures of the various fountain pens, you'll know when you to find a good buy at a yard sale, flea market or thrift store.
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Step 3
Purchase a fountain pen collector's price guide at a local bookstore or online.
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Step 4
Join a fountain pen collectors group, such as the fountainpennetwork.com, to share your interest with others that also enjoy fountain pen collecting.
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Step 5
Visit local antique stores and let the shop owners know the types of pens you want to add to your collection. The store owners will look for the pens you are trying to find when they are in other antique stores, at auctions and on buying trips.
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Step 6
Scour flea markets, garage sales, thrift shops, local auctions and fountain pen shows looking for that special fountain pen.
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Step 7
Check online auction sites, such as ebay.com, and online antique and collectible stores for fountain pens to add to your collection.
