Thread: eBay Prices?

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I just finished selling off a bunch of razors on Eboy and I reject the notion prices have gone up in general. As a matter of fact prices have gone down, way down. If you have one of the "hot" brands yes they have gone up but for a typical piece it's the opposite. With just about every razor I sold I got less than when I bought them over 10 years ago. Most folks these days want a razor not in the best of shape and want to spend like thirty bucks or less for a razor.

When I started in this the razors that were fetching high prices were those considered to be the top quality pieces and brands. Many of those brands have fallen by the wayside. An example? Take Puma. 15 years ago you couldn't touch any puma no matter the condition for less than $200. A top of the line Puma Gold in mint condition would break the bank. Prices on these have basically been cut in half.

All these wedges like the W&Bs that are fetching high prices you couldn't give away 15 years ago. The market has turned into a hype driven affair.

Just my observation.

See what you're saying. When I started, last year all the rage was, and still is around the Double Ducks, one of those in good to great condition will fetch higher than a lot of the old Sheffield blades, and I guess here's where personal preference comes in, and I find them not particularly outstanding. To see DD's go for $300 and above is the norm for a half decent razor.

I agree about the Puma's, been hunting for an 7/8 or larger. Ed wustoff are another maker I like, along with the Filly's and Friodor, Henkels and many others...just seems flavours change and different blades make it to the hit parade at different times.

But yes, trends always influence market conditions.

Originally Posted by JoelLewicki

I CANNOT be the only one who was able to read between the lines here, right? RIGHT?!

Darn - he broke our code!!! Release the hounds!!

Next we'll be speaking in tongues. Entendre and double entendre aside JoelLewicki do you secretly work as a code beaker for an unnamed government group? If so, must I now change my name and hide because I've "outed" you?

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

Next we'll be speaking in tongues. Entendre and double entendre aside JoelLewicki do you secretly work as a code beaker for an unnamed government group? If so, must I now change my name and hide because I've "outed" you?

Pope Razorfeld - you're going to have to make him a deacon, so he joins us!!

JoelLewicki, Deacon Phrank has put you forth as a Deacon in the Church of the Steel Blade. With his support I would like to name you Deacon of the Sacred/Secret Word (your choice) of the Singing Blade. So sayeth you?

There are some amazing deals out there if you have the time (and desire) to scour Globally

I think some of you have bumped their heads. Lol. Happy Easter to ya all though. Popes and deacons, sinners and saints.

Well, i am not sure if it is true for the last month, but from what i read here the prices have been climbing for some time.
Market forces drive prices, so basically the more people who want and are prepared to bid on something, and their perceived value of that item will dictate pricing.
It wont stop until people cant support the prices being charged currently, or straight razor ownership becomes less popular, you also have to factor in that older razors are a finite resource so their scarcity will increase, thus helping to maintain value.

Definitely rising over the last year i believe,
And god help us if a 9/8+ round point gets on the market cos Phrank will sent it through the roof i think LOL

Originally Posted by Substance

Definitely rising over the last year i believe,
And god help us if a 9/8+ round point gets on the market cos Phrank will sent it through the roof i think LOL

I shouldn't correct you, just to throw the scent off, but if one of those comes up with a spike point, I'll be all over it like Clinton on an intern!!!