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Ink Refills & Cartridges Market Value

Current market data for ink refills and cartridges based on 26,063 listings.

What you'll usually pay

$13 typical price
Most are between$4–$51
Brand new$13.95
Used$15.3
On sale now26,063

💡 Used ones cost about 10% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The market median is 13. Value is highest in ink bottles (22.95) and gold materials (25.15). Plastic options provide the lowest entry point at 8.5.

📈 Price history

$11.98$13.47$14.95$14Jun 22Aug 6

Tracked daily since June 22, 2026 — median $13 → $14 (+8%).

🔄 What changed

Jul 28▲ PRICEMedian price rose 5% ($12.99 → $13.61)
Jul 24▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 10% ($14.95 → $13.45)
Jul 21▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 7% ($14.95 → $13.89)
Jul 20▲ PRICEMedian price rose 7% ($13.95 → $14.95)
Jul 19▲ PRICEMedian price rose 6% ($13.12 → $13.95)
Jul 18▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 6% ($13.95 → $13.12)
Jul 15▲ PRICEMedian price rose 13% ($12.37 → $13.95)
Jul 13▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 10% ($13.38 → $11.98)
Jul 11▲ PRICEMedian price rose 5% ($13.31 → $13.95)
Jul 10▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 5% ($13.95 → $13.31)
Jul 5▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 7% ($14.95 → $13.95)
Jul 4▲ PRICEMedian price rose 15% ($13 → $14.95)

💚 Best value for your money

Plastic 5,780 on sale$8.5 · 35% cheaper
No 6,080 on sale$11.72 · 10% cheaper

Price by featured refinements

Fountain Pen Ink
$12.98
Not Specified
$13.95+7%
Fountain Pen Ink Bottle
$22.95+77%

Why? Price varies by format, with bottles at 22.95 and general ink at 12.98.

Price by material

Plastic
$8.5-35%
Brass
$12.99
Steel
$18.23+40%
Silver
$20.92+61%
Resin
$21.58+66%
Gold
$25.15+93%

Why? Premium materials drive costs, ranging from gold at 25.15 to plastic at 8.5.

Price by vintage

No
$11.72-10%
Not Specified
$13.95+7%
Yes
$16.49+27%

Why? Older stock commands a premium, with vintage items at 16.49 versus non-vintage at 11.72.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a standard ink refill?

The market median price is 13.

How much more do fountain pen ink bottles cost compared to general ink?

Fountain pen ink bottles have a median price of 22.95, while general fountain pen ink is 12.98.

Are vintage ink refills more expensive than modern ones?

Yes, vintage refills have a median price of 16.49 compared to 11.72 for non-vintage.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $4–$51, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 22, 2026.