Thread: Unknown (to me).

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

I had to do a double take because I seen a straight edge then looked like someone dropped it and chipped the edge. It is sunken in styrofoam so it makes it look like the edge is chipped. It looks like it was covered in rust and someone cleaned the rust off, but looks like newer rust forming on it so cell rot could be present. No info on the maker though. Never seen that mark before. It is interesting.

Heh, I thought it was a pic of a different razor at first.

Thanks to everyone. It looks like this one is a better example of the 2255 double cockoo: NOS Paul Waldmin Double Cuckoo, 5/8 Gulliver #2255 Straight Razor | ESQ. boutique

IMHO: Would have been a nice addition, but not nice enough to buy a damaged one and restore it. Though it is kind of low price, it is not a gift, and it is not something with a sentimental value either.

Will let it go...

Originally Posted by MT4

Thanks to everyone. It looks like this one is a better example of the 2255 double cockoo: NOS Paul Waldmin Double Cuckoo, 5/8 Gulliver #2255 Straight Razor | ESQ. boutique

IMHO: Would have been a nice addition, but not nice enough to buy a damaged one and restore it. Though it is kind of low price, it is not a gift, and it is not something with a sentimental value either.

Will let it go...

Probably a smart move.

Poor pics can sometimes be on purpose to hide damage. On one occasion, we saw a very poorly executed photoshop concealing a large crack in a blade.

buyer beware

If I have this right, you wanted to purchase the razor in the link with the serrated blade ? $490.00 is not expensive ? What would it be a nice addition to ? There is nothing to restore. It would not even be a good letter opener.

Originally Posted by Hacker7

If I have this right, you wanted to purchase the razor in the link with the serrated blade ? $490.00 is not expensive ? What would it be a nice addition to ? There is nothing to restore. It would not even be a good letter opener.

These aren't US dollars. Unsure of the currency but it is a fraction of that

Argentine peso to US dollar x 0.11 = $53.90
Argentine peso to Canadian dollar x 0.14 = $68.60

Originally Posted by Hart

Argentine peso to US dollar x 0.11 = $53.90
Argentine peso to Canadian dollar x 0.14 = $68.60

So still not exactly a steal then.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

These aren't US dollars. Unsure of the currency but it is a fraction of that

Those are Argentine Pesos (ARP).

Originally Posted by Hacker7

If I have this right, you wanted to purchase the razor in the link with the serrated blade ? $490.00 is not expensive ? What would it be a nice addition to ? There is nothing to restore. It would not even be a good letter opener.

I was tempted just because I was basically in doubt regarding the serrated blade. If I arrange to meet the seller personally I could check before closing the deal. I decided against this so far.

Originally Posted by Hart

Argentine peso to US dollar x 0.11 = $53.90
Argentine peso to Canadian dollar x 0.14 = $68.60

We have two different exchange rates: The official (legal) one is about 9 to 1 ARP/USD. It is not easy to get dollars at that rate. The free (illegal) one is about 15 to 1. In any case we are quite far from the USD 490.-

Originally Posted by edhewitt

So still not exactly a steal then.

I usually browse mercadolibre.com.ar with "navaja de afeitar", but not sure what for. I am not a collector and I already own one, but usually enjoy juggling with things. Used to do this with fountain pens, now I have a bunch of them (not even certain about their value, or models in most cases). That's why I wouldn't collect stamps, or coins for example; I prefer things to work on, or to be used.

Rgds.

Its shocking someone would even try to sell that.

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Its shocking someone would even try to sell that.

I agree.

Most of us would be embarrassed to much such a offer.