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The verdict
BIC Xtra Smooth Mechanical Pencil with 0.7 mm
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BUY.
Its usual price has drifted steadily lower for months — this isn't a one-off dip, so waiting may catch it lower still.
$11.19
Price checked 1h ago · live price on Amazon
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Its price this year
A fair price — but not a real “sale.”
Sale check Amazon shows “20% off,” measured against a $14 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $9 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $14 “list price” untouched for 23 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