Cheap vs expensive pencil case review. Will you buy the 1 dollar pencil box or the 100 dollar pencil case. I found that when it comes to functionality, the cheap pencil case can just do as well as the more expensive luxury pencil case. It's just that the expensive pencil case has a nice brand name on it and a nicer design. Other than that, both pencil cases perform their job of storing your stationery items and school supplies. If you are on a budget, you can just opt to buy cheap stationery because this cheap pencil case can probably last you longer than the expensive pencil case