I picked restoring old fountain pens over collecting vintage watches and it's way more satisfying

Everyone said watches were a better investment, but I get to actually use the pens I fix, like this 1940s Parker 51 I got working last week. Anyone else think the 'hands on' part of a hobby is more important than its resale value?

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michael_jenkins391d ago

Didn't a watch collector say the ticking is just a clock you can't fix?

emery_black1d ago

But is it really that deep? It's just fixing pens, not saving lives. Some people just like to watch their money grow.

jenny_hall1d ago

Totally agree with you. A hobby should be about the fun of doing it, not just making money later. Getting something to work again is its own reward.