early morning fuss on ballpens

Every June before classes start, i make it a point to see what the kids need in school. It is an annual trip to the bookstore for their school supplies, that would last them the half school term.
This morning they were asking me to buy more ballpens. Upon investigation, the ballpens they bought last June don't write. Maybe the ink stuck or whatever.

BIC Ballpen.....i  wonder where my son bought these. BIC, reminds me of my co-ed days. Aylabet!!!