Is the BIC Xtra Smooth Pastel really on sale?
Yes. At our last check it was at the lowest price we've logged (3 readings) and Amazon showed it 35% below its list price.
We have logged 3 price readings for this product since Oct 24, 2026. The lowest was on Oct 25, 2:20 AM ET; the price has swung 0% between our high and low. Our call right now: Buy now (At our lowest logged price (3 readings), 35% below Amazon list price).
BIC Xtra Smooth Pastel price history
| Checked | vs. our low | Amazon-shown discount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2:20 AM ET | at low | 35% |
| Oct 24, 7:07 PM ET | at low | 35% |
| Oct 24, 7:44 AM ET | at low | 35% |
What buyers say
- + Customers find these mechanical pencils to be of good quality, offering excellent…
- − While some customers say the leads last forever, others report that they break…
From Amazon's AI-generated “Customers say” summary.
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35%
below Amazon list price
at our tracked low · 3 readings since Oct 24
Today: at our 2-day average (3 readings)
BIC Xtra Smooth Pastel Mechanical Pencils
★ 4.8 · 69,847 reviews
#1 pickBuy now✔ Real deal
✓ Checked live Oct 25, 2:20 AM ET
- + Customers find these mechanical pencils to be of good quality, offering excellent…
- − While some customers say the leads last forever, others report that they break…
Why we called it · what buyers say
Buy now: At our lowest logged price (3 readings), 35% below Amazon list price. Rule
✔ Real deal at our tracked low · 35% below Amazon list price Why
Last check Oct 25, 2:20 AM ET: at the lowest we've seen. Tracked since Oct 24 (1 day, 3 readings).
What buyers say (Amazon's AI-generated “Customers say” summary; the +/− lines above are excerpts from it): Customers find these mechanical pencils to be of good quality, offering excellent value with many pencils included for the price. They write smoothly, have sparkly exteriors, and come with colorful tabs, with students particularly enjoying them for school use. The functionality is positive, with one customer noting they work well on scantrons. While some customers say the leads last forever, others report that they break easily. Source
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