Price History: Mitsubishi Uni Kuru Toga Roulette Model (M5-1017)
This table provides a summary of global retail prices for the Uni M5-1017 mechanical pencil from 2010 to the present, with projections for 2025. Data has been collected from various online sources, including e-commerce sites, forums, and product reviews.
| Date | Price (Local Currency) | Country / Region | Approx. RMB Equivalent (at the time) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circa 2010-2012 | 1,000 JPY | Japan | ~ 80 CNY | Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) |
| Circa 2012 | $13.50 USD | USA | ~ 85 CNY | JetPens.com (via web archives/reviews) |
| Circa 2014 | £9.90 GBP | United Kingdom | ~ 102 CNY | CultPens.com (via forum discussions) |
| Circa 2015 | 55 - 65 CNY | China | 55 - 65 CNY | Taobao / Online Retailers |
| Circa 2017 | $12.00 USD | USA | ~ 81 CNY | Amazon.com listings |
| Circa 2019 | €12.50 EUR | Germany (EU) | ~ 97 CNY | Amazon.de / Local stationery store sites |
| Circa 2021 | 1,000 JPY | Japan | ~ 60 CNY | Yodobashi Camera / Rakuten Japan |
| Circa 2022 | $18.00 SGD | Singapore | ~ 88 CNY | Tokyu Hands / Kinokuniya Singapore |
| May 2024 | $15.25 USD | USA | ~ 110 CNY | JetPens.com |
| May 2024 | ~840 JPY (Discounted) | Japan | ~ 39 CNY | Amazon.co.jp |
| May 2024 | 48 - 55 CNY | China | 48 - 55 CNY | Taobao / JD.com |
| Projected 2025 | $15-17 USD | USA | ~ 110-125 CNY | Projection based on inflation and market trends |
Notes and Disclaimers
- MSRP in Japan: The official Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) in Japan has been consistently 1,000 JPY (before tax) for many years. The significant fluctuation in its RMB equivalent is primarily due to changes in the JPY/CNY exchange rate.
- Data Collection: The data is compiled from a search of public web sources. Historical prices are approximate and represent a snapshot in time, not a definitive, continuous record.
- Price Exclusions: Listed prices generally do not include sales tax (like VAT), shipping costs, or import duties, which can significantly increase the final cost.
- Source Reliability: Sources include major online retailers, archived versions of websites, and community forums (e.g., Reddit's r/mechanicalpencils). While verified where possible, older data from forums is based on user reports.
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