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Chinese Zodiac Metal Gel Pen, Black Rollerball, Birthday Gift with Engraving
$4.46¥29.77 observed on the listing, 27 October 2026. Not a quote.
We check the exact variant and the seller before ordering. Small test orders are welcome.
What this chinese zodiac metal gel pen listing says
This metal gel pen carries a Chinese zodiac design and is sold as a birth-year or birthday gift, with a black rollerball ink, a heavy-feeling metal barrel and exclusive engraving. Birth-year in the title refers to the year of one's own zodiac sign, a traditional gift occasion in China. The title does not say which of the twelve designs are included, the tip size, the refill type or the engraving method, and it does not say if the price is for a single pen or a set.
| Product type | Gel (rollerball) signature pen |
|---|---|
| Barrel | Metal, heavy hand feel |
| Ink colour | Black |
| Design | Twelve Chinese zodiac designs |
| Customisation | Engraving |
Questions we put to the seller before you pay
- Are all twelve zodiac designs available in the same order, and is there a minimum quantity for each design?
- What is the tip size, is the refill a standard size that can be replaced, and does the pen come with a spare?
- How is the engraving done, laser or mechanical, and what is the maximum number of characters on the barrel?
- Does the observed price include a gift box or pouch for each pen, and how are the pens protected against scratching in transit?
Who this listing suits
A fit for a gift shop serving customers who mark Chinese zodiac birth years, or a school or club with birthday gifts. It is the wrong choice for buyers who do not want zodiac imagery, which is printed on every pen.
A small wholesale lot at the observed price
The table shows goods only, at the observed unit price. It is arithmetic on the listing, not a quote: the seller may price by the piece, the set or the lot, and break points differ by variant.
| Quantity | Goods at $4.46 each | In yuan |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | $89.20 | ¥595 |
| 100 | $446 | ¥2,977 |
| 300 | $1,338 | ¥8,931 |
Seller freight, our fee, international freight and import duty and tax are added on top. Fixed charges weigh more on small lots.
How this price compares with other custom notebooks and pens listings
This listing is 6th cheapest of 9 at $4.46; the group runs $0.58 to $61.43, median $3.59. A price gap usually means a different size, material or pack count, so compare like with like.
Two checks that matter for custom notebooks orders
Ask for paper weight, page count and binding
A notebook title gives a size such as A5 or A4, but not the page count, paper weight or binding. Ask for the number of sheets, the paper weight in grams, whether the pages are lined, grid or blank, and how the book is bound. Test a sample for ink show-through with the pen you will pair with it, and confirm the cover material, such as leather-look, as the seller describes it.
Understand printing versus engraving on pens
Printed plastic pens and engraved metal pens are different jobs. Ask whether your text is printed or laser-engraved, the maximum characters or logo size, and which part of the barrel carries it. Check how fine logo lines look at the pen's width. Metal pens need a physical sample, since a name that is legible on screen can become hard to read once engraved.
Questions about this listing
Can custom pens be engraved or printed with my company name?
Several pen listings here mention engraving or printed text, but the method, character limit and minimum differ by seller. Plastic pens are usually printed, while metal pens are typically engraved. Ask for the maximum number of characters, the logo area and a proof, and order a sample to check legibility before a full run.
Is the price on this page a quote?
No. It is what the seller's listing showed on 27 October 2026, converted at ¥6.668 to the dollar. Freight, our fee, duty and tax come after we confirm the variant.
Can I buy fewer than a full wholesale lot?
Often, yes: the minimum is set per variant by the seller. Tell us the quantity and variant and we confirm the minimum and any price step first.
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Price this landedWholesale promotional gifts from China covers how small orders work. Shipping to Europe (EU) or United States? See the guides for wholesale promotional gifts for Europe (EU) and wholesale promotional gifts for United States. Source: Archived Taobao listing observations, handoff package 2026-11-04 (image checkpoint 582). A listing can be sold out, repriced or removed at any time; brand names and fitment on a listing are the seller's claims and have not been verified.