At Darlington market today, going through one of the bric-a-brac stalls and found a Glen Miller 78 for 20p, that was'nt however the bargain.....behind the records there was a tin of odds and sods, and I found a Parker 51, on asking the lady how much for the pen, the lady chuckled and said oh its all rubbish in that tin, take it no charge. I kinda thought No Way......but gave the lady £2 and walked away with a Parker 51 with a 12ct rolled gold top and genuine 14ct nib. Washed it today and it writes beautifully. Photo attached.
Free Parker 51!
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Excellent find and a great price on an awesome pen...congratulations!
Nice!!
I think you made everyone jealous with that score, well done. I don't know how one get's a better deal than free. 
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Perhaps I should buy a lottery ticket this week too and see if Lady luck has finally landed.
Deal of the month so far, I'm sure.
Congrats, it really looks great! How the record?
Congrats, it really looks great! How the record?
It is amazing what some people think is rubbish.
Lucky you had "the eye" to save it from the bin men....
Lucky you had "the eye" to save it from the bin men....
It makes you wonder how many great pens, razors, and other collectibles end up in a land fill or incinerator because someone thought they were worthless trash. I try to avoid thinking about it because it's too depressing!
Sumgai for sure !!!!!!!
Sumgai is international today lol
Awesome score, I'd love to have just ONE antique shop around here. Congrats, and enjoy that pen and the record ;-)
nice score, and may your luck continue
yeah, yeah... but how's the record sound? Was it worth all that money?
don't let brianw fool ya....he is pouting in the corner sucking his thumb....wondering how he missed that one....that man is all over the world finding these pens....LOL
Some people have all the luck! 
Seriously though, great pick-up and good on you for leaving the owner some $ for the pen!
Seriously though, great pick-up and good on you for leaving the owner some $ for the pen!
Nice find! Love me a Parker 51! Glenn Miller ain't bad, either. Definitely my favorite big band leader!