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Inkwell Market Statistics

Current market data for 13,561 inkwell listings on eBay.

What you'll usually pay

$47.49 typical price

Most are between$18–$200

Brand new$24

Used$50

On sale now13,561

💡 Used ones cost about 108% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

High value is found in Sterling Silver and Traveling Inkwells, which see premiums of 111% and 79% respectively. Budget options are available in Glass and Plastic, with Glass inkwells trading 16% below the market median.

📈 Price history

Tracked daily since June 22, 2026 — median $47.49 → $47.99 (+1%).

🔄 What changed

Jul 28▲ PRICEMedian price rose 11% ($45 → $50)

Jul 27▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 10% ($49.99 → $45)

Jul 26▲ PRICEMedian price rose 8% ($46.49 → $49.99)

Jul 23▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 6% ($48 → $45)

Jul 16▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 11% ($53.73 → $47.99)

Jul 15▲ PRICEMedian price rose 19% ($45 → $53.73)

Jul 14▲ PRICEMedian price rose 9% ($41.4 → $45)

Jul 13▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 8% ($45 → $41.4)

Jul 11▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 10% ($51.24 → $46)

Jul 6▲ PRICEMedian price rose 11% ($45 → $49.99)

Jul 5▲ PRICEMedian price rose 13% ($39.99 → $45)

Jul 4▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 16% ($47.49 → $39.99)

💚 Best value for your money

Glass Inkwell 3,153 on sale$40.03 · 16% cheaper

Plastic 89 on sale$39.88 · 16% cheaper

Not Specified 5,524 on sale$40.4 · 15% cheaper

Price by featured refinements

Glass Inkwell

$40.03-16%

Not Specified

$40.4-15%

Brass Inkwell

$50+5%

Antique Inkwell

$79.97+68%

Traveling Inkwell

$84.99+79%

Silver Inkwell

$90+90%

Why? Prices vary by rarity and portability, ranging from Glass at 40.03 to Traveling Inkwells at 84.99.

Price by material

Plastic

$39.88-16%

Steel

$50+5%

Brass

$59.95+26%

Silver

$69.99+47%

Wood

$75.5+59%

Sterling Silver

$100+111%

Why? Value is driven by precious metal content, with Sterling Silver at 100 and Plastic at 39.88.

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Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used inkwells?

Used inkwells have a median price of 50, while new ones are lower at 24.

Which material commands the highest premium?

Sterling Silver has the highest median price at 100, a 111% increase over the median.

How much do antique inkwells typically cost?

Antique inkwells have a median price of 79.97.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $18–$200, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 22, 2026.