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Cross Pen Price Analysis

Current market statistics for Cross pens based on 1,238 listings.

What you'll usually pay

$50 typical price
Most are between$19โ€“$325
Brand new$56.62
Used$90
On sale now1,238

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 59% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Resin models (-46%) and Extra Fine nibs (-24%). Conversely, Broad nibs command a significant premium at 315% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Resin 161 on sale$27.09 ยท 46% cheaper
Plastic 61 on sale$29 ยท 42% cheaper
Stainless Steel 390 on sale$41.81 ยท 16% cheaper

Price by nib size

Extra Fine (EF)
$37.98-24%
Not Specified
$55.14+10%
Medium (M)
$75.45+51%
Fine (F)
$90+80%
Broad (B)
$208+315%

Why? Prices scale sharply with nib width, from Extra Fine at 37.98 to Broad at 207.5.

Price by material

Resin
$27.09-46%
Plastic
$29-42%
Metal
$67.97+36%
Steel
$96.95+94%
Gold
$165+230%
Silver
$195+289%

Why? Precious metals drive costs up, with Silver at 194.5 compared to Resin at 27.09.

Price by nib material

Stainless Steel
$41.81-16%
Not Specified
$55.14+10%
Gold, 14K
$150+200%
Gold, 18K
$247+395%

Why? 18K Gold nibs reach 247.48, while Stainless Steel options are 41.81.

Price by vintage

Not Specified
$55.14+10%
No
$69.72+39%
Yes
$125+150%

Why? Vintage models carry a premium of 150% over the market median.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new Cross pen?

The median price for new listings is 56.62.

How much more do gold material pens cost compared to resin?

Gold material pens have a median of 165, while resin pens have a median of 27.09.

Is there a price difference for vintage Cross pens?

Yes, vintage pens have a median price of 125, which is 150% above the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $19โ€“$325, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 22, 2026.