Thread: Thank god I didn't win.

Originally Posted by Hart

I was auto topped by 5 bucks but I don't doubt the winner had a ceiling of 500 or more. It's more than I could afford really, but sometimes your eyes just roll back and you enter zombie mode.

Was at the in-laws yesterday, was watching that on my phone...just checked it this morning and yea, wow, that went for an incredible price. But it certainly is an older, more unique W&B, and I'm sure whoever got it will be happy with it.

On the other hand, stumbled onto an auction yesterday with 3 minutes left, for a 9/8 W&B, FBU, was at $210.00. Couldn't believe it. Figured I'd hop in, what the heck, worth a go, figured this would end at around $450 as well, if not higher, and I'd be out....it didn't, my bid didn't even auto jump once....score for $210.00 and shipped for $3.50 right here in Ontario.

Gotta love those auctions that end at weird times...Saturday afternoon of all times!

Originally Posted by Phrank

Was at the in-laws yesterday, was watching that on my phone...just checked it this morning and yea, wow, that went for an incredible price. But it certainly is an older, more unique W&B, and I'm sure whoever got it will be happy with it.

On the other hand, stumbled onto an auction yesterday with 3 minutes left, for a 9/8 W&B, FBU, was at $210.00. Couldn't believe it. Figured I'd hop in, what the heck, worth a go, figured this would end at around $450 as well, if not higher, and I'd be out....it didn't, my bid didn't even auto jump once....score for $210.00 and shipped for $3.50 right here in Ontario.

Gotta love those auctions that end at weird times...Saturday afternoon of all times!

I watched that one carefully but I didn't like the description of how he buffed the blade with a wheel and pastes so I was worried about the blade. I even asked a question here about the method he used so I stayed away. Let us know if the scales are original and the blade is in good shape. Thanks

I do console myself with having won the other:


From the description:
MARKED WADE & BUTCHER ON TOP OF BLADE & PATENT TEMPERED STEEL ON TANG,EARLY RAZOR c1840's
I don't know about 1840s but it is older.

Originally Posted by Hart

I do console myself with having won the other:


From the description:
MARKED WADE & BUTCHER ON TOP OF BLADE & PATENT TEMPERED STEEL ON TANG,EARLY RAZOR c1840's
I don't know about 1840s but it is older.

This'n'll be mighty purdy!! I bet that felt better.

Congratulations!!!

Originally Posted by GC7

I watched that one carefully but I didn't like the description of how he buffed the blade with a wheel and pastes so I was worried about the blade. I even asked a question here about the method he used so I stayed away. Let us know if the scales are original and the blade is in good shape. Thanks

Yes, I keep wondering who, "Joe" is whenever I read a description of one of his blades????

But, he has a return policy, say's if you don't like it, send it back, since it's minimum postage and in the same Province, figured I can't really go wrong...a 9/8 FBU for that price??? I couldn't see any bluing, but an inspection will tell...

Originally Posted by Phrank

Yes, I keep wondering who, "Joe" is whenever I read a description of one of his blades????

But, he has a return policy, say's if you don't like it, send it back, since it's minimum postage and in the same Province, figured I can't really go wrong...a 9/8 FBU for that price??? I couldn't see any bluing, but an inspection will tell...

I was wondering who Joe was also. Lol

Wonder if he will take a return if you hone it yourself and it won't hold a edge. He has listed some really nice razors.

I think the answer is that Phrank has the market cornered

Originally Posted by Phrank

Yes, I keep wondering who, "Joe" is whenever I read a description of one of his blades????

But, he has a return policy, say's if you don't like it, send it back, since it's minimum postage and in the same Province, figured I can't really go wrong...a 9/8 FBU for that price??? I couldn't see any bluing, but an inspection will tell...

Good luck with it. If it is as stated you have a beauty.

Sorry Hart, I lost out on a MB there a while ago...couldn't let this one go as well.

That, and as stated by JimmyWetshaver being this one is Wade only, sans Butcher, I was willing to take a large hit to the wallet.

Not sure if you are game but I've seen your restore work, if you're willing to take on a project for me I'd be very happy to entrust this one to you...?

Originally Posted by GC7

I watched that one carefully but I didn't like the description of how he buffed the blade with a wheel and pastes so I was worried about the blade. I even asked a question here about the method he used so I stayed away. Let us know if the scales are original and the blade is in good shape. Thanks

Well, just had coffee with Valery, he had a look at the blade and basically said it looks brand new, it's in stellar condition, he couldn't believe it, scales, etching all superb, Saturday afternoon auction end and what a find! It's getting honed now and then used with some nice Barrister and Mann, Heather and Sage soap he gave me.