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The verdict
Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pens with
10,000+ bought last month
ColorBlack
GOOD PRICE.
This is a 12-pack of basic black ballpoint pens with a click-to-retract mechanism and a 1.2mm point for everyday writing. They're designed for students and office workers who need reliable pens for note-taking and general writing tasks.
$9.59
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 46d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The grip is specifically designed for comfort during longer writing sessions, which matters if you're taking notes all day.
- These pens meet ASTM D4236 and ISO 12757-1 standards, meaning they're built to consistent quality benchmarks rather than being budget throwaway pens.
- The retractable design keeps the tip protected so you won't get ink on your pocket or bag, and you get 12 of them so you can stash them in different places.
As of Sep 1, the Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pens with is a good price at $9.59 — versus a $9.38 typical price and a $3.23 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
A fair price — but not a real “sale.”
Sale check Amazon shows “20% off,” measured against a $12 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $9 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $12 “list price” untouched for 25 months — while the item actually sold for about $9. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 5.7 × 0.4 × 0.6 in
- Weight
- 0.02 lb
- Colour
- Black
- Size
- 12 pack
- Special features
- Retractable
- Recommended use
- Writing