![TIL that the BIC Crystal ballpoint pen was first sold in the US in 1959 for $0.19. It is still sold for approximately $0.19 even with inflation. : r/todayilearned TIL that the BIC Crystal ballpoint pen was first sold in the US in 1959 for $0.19. It is still sold for approximately $0.19 even with inflation. : r/todayilearned](https://external-preview.redd.it/3Yt-lo6G131e6R5gbtIqWiMFid32h5TB-229hVFNsaY.jpg?auto=webp&s=8ee9cdcc0a603e03357a697045c4456966cf10d0)
TIL that the BIC Crystal ballpoint pen was first sold in the US in 1959 for $0.19. It is still sold for approximately $0.19 even with inflation. : r/todayilearned
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Tag: ThePenMarket.com - Vintage Fountain Pens: Sheaffer, Parker, Inkwells, Buy Sell Trade at The Pen Market
![Tag: ThePenMarket.com - Vintage Fountain Pens: Sheaffer, Parker, Inkwells, Buy Sell Trade at The Pen Market Tag: ThePenMarket.com - Vintage Fountain Pens: Sheaffer, Parker, Inkwells, Buy Sell Trade at The Pen Market](https://www.thepenmarket.com/vintage-pens-blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Bic-Cristal-Ink-Test.jpg)
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![Amazon.com : BIC Cristal Xtra Smooth Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Black, 10-Count (Pack of 12) : Gel Ink Rollerball Pens : Office Products Amazon.com : BIC Cristal Xtra Smooth Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Black, 10-Count (Pack of 12) : Gel Ink Rollerball Pens : Office Products](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NvBQcIZaL._AC_SS450_.jpg)