What many people do not realize (probably because it isn’t widely advertised in the States) is that Copic markers are reusable. It always makes me cringe when I see artists with multiple pens of the same color, as it is completely unnecessary to purchase more than one. Refills are made in every color, and there are even little kits you can buy to help you siphon the ink into the marker. So there is no need to go out and buy a brand new $8.00 pen when you can buy a refill that will save you a lot of money in the long run. Even the nibs on either end of the marker are replaceable! Unfortunately, however, these gadgets and refills are not widely available in the US, and at times I have had no choice but to buy a brand new marker out of desperation. The internet is probably going to be your best friend when it comes to refills, which brings us to the matters of vendor choice and price.