Greedy Ebay Sellers

Ive been watching a razor for a few days. Its nothing special and no one is bidding on it. I wanted it for practice honing and thats about all its worth using. Anyways, once I "FOLLOWED" this item, the seller changed and jumped up the starting bid by quite a bit. Can I just say, I hate greedy sellers on the Bay.

It may have been simple coincidence too but I don't think so. He changed the price less than an hour after I followed it. So now Im torn to just tell him to stuff it and move on or pay his new inflated price. The razor was barely worth the original asking price. Now it's on the higher end of what it's worth in a heck of lot better shape.

If you are anything like me I would blow it off and find another seller. EBAY is a big place with plenty of practice razors to be had.

Can you un-follow the item? I wonder if the price would go back down then.

I would just forget it and look for another, as said, there's plenty to be getting along with.

People are greedy and or stupid, how often do you see a Fili with a massive chip and broken scales with a silly B.I.N price sit there for years as the seller saw a mint one go for x amount so he want his slice of the pie?

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Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Can you un-follow the item? I wonder if the price would go back down then.

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Yes I unfollowed it. Just extremely frustrating.

My bad guys. I let my frustrations get the better of my common sense. Sorry if I offended anyone.

Don't worry about it, it's not worth it

It's JUST a razor, but then again, it's JUST money
your choice, but if it doesn't feel right, don't do it

How often I've been glad I didn't buy something overpriced to get a just as good or better item for much less money
you win some, you lose some

I wouldn't want that greedy person to get any money

You better watch the shipping price also!!, I have seen some nice razors but passed on them when they wanted stuff like $6.80 for shipping from Penn. It also gets on my nerves to see a razor going for $20.00 and someone down the line wants $60.00 for the same name brand razor, Just because its been super duper shined up and is displayed on a stand, and the tang stamp has almost been buffed or sanded off.

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Originally Posted by THORandODIN

You better watch the shipping price also!!, I have seen some nice razors but passed on them when they wanted stuff like $6.80 for shipping from Penn. It also gets on my nerves to see a razor going for $20.00 and someone down the line wants $60.00 for the same name brand razor, Just because its been super duper shined up and is displayed on a stand, and the tang stamp has almost been buffed or sanded off.

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1) 6.80 is how much a Priority Mail box costs. Instead of being upset at a standard shipping price, ask if they will ship with another method. Myself, I will ONLY ship via Priority, as it comes with $50 insurance included in the shipping. Considering how often I have had people tell me "it arrived damaged" it would be foolish of me not to. (anybody that has ever received a razor from me knows how well I pack and how unlikely damage is)
2) depending. 60 bucks for a buffed out mirror monstrosity? Yea, I hate that too. Recently there has been a lot of that. "Professionally Cleaned" should not be leaving deep scratches all over the blade faces. However, if somebody has taken a considerable amount of time to properly restore a razor, why shouldn't they see a fair return on their efforts? Unfortunately, too many people are willing to accept the shiny penny. I would sooner pay the same 150 bucks for an untouched discolored, a little bit of corrosion instead of a buffed blade, because at least I know if I'm the guy doing the buffing (hand sanding mostly) , I wont over heat it, and I wont leave scratches in it. While I'm sure others feel the same, as long as people continue being willing to pay, they will continue to buff and charge what they will.

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Originally Posted by TristanLudlow

Don't worry about it, it's not worth it

It's JUST a razor, but then again, it's JUST money
your choice, but if it doesn't feel right, don't do it

How often I've been glad I didn't buy something overpriced to get a just as good or better item for much less money
you win some, you lose some

I wouldn't want that greedy person to get any money

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Agreed and thats pretty much where I am at. I can pick up cheap practice razors for a dime a dozen.

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Originally Posted by Magpie

1) 6.80 is how much a Priority Mail box costs. Instead of being upset at a standard shipping price, ask if they will ship with another method. Myself, I will ONLY ship via Priority, as it comes with $50 insurance included in the shipping. Considering how often I have had people tell me "it arrived damaged" it would be foolish of me not to. (anybody that has ever received a razor from me knows how well I pack and how unlikely damage is)
2) depending. 60 bucks for a buffed out mirror monstrosity? Yea, I hate that too. Recently there has been a lot of that. "Professionally Cleaned" should not be leaving deep scratches all over the blade faces. However, if somebody has taken a considerable amount of time to properly restore a razor, why shouldn't they see a fair return on their efforts? Unfortunately, too many people are willing to accept the shiny penny. I would sooner pay the same 150 bucks for an untouched discolored, a little bit of corrosion instead of a buffed blade, because at least I know if I'm the guy doing the buffing (hand sanding mostly) , I wont over heat it, and I wont leave scratches in it. While I'm sure others feel the same, as long as people continue being willing to pay, they will continue to buff and charge what they will.

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Agreed about the shipping. When it comes to a more expensive razor, do it up right. For $6.80, tracking and insurance its well worth it.

I can't tell you how many shiny pennies Ive seen. Ive never been able to wrap my head around how they can shine up a razor to the point that it looks liquid. I also have no problem paying a fair price for one that has been restored well either. A little elbow grease can be worth it.

I also enjoy restoring my own and learning as I go. So I have no issue with buying one that has some untouched patina. And if I want it to glow because I know my skill set limitations or its a razor that deserves a professional restoration, I know a guy that knows a guy that knows Mark. :D

Best way to get practice blades is to buy a cheap lot of common straights. If you give a few a basic clean/hone to resell you can get your cash back mostly and retain some of the blades.

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Originally Posted by Magpie

1) 6.80 is how much a Priority Mail box costs. Instead of being upset at a standard shipping price, ask if they will ship with another method. Myself, I will ONLY ship via Priority, as it comes with $50 insurance included in the shipping. Considering how often I have had people tell me "it arrived damaged" it would be foolish of me not to. (anybody that has ever received a razor from me knows how well I pack and how unlikely damage is)

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Yeah! I ship exclusively with priority small flat rate boxes. Free boxes, I know exactly what they fit and how big to print my labels, insurance, the works. I'm not an 'in it to make money' seller, so I can afford to have people angry with me if I don't ship in other methods. For me it's just not worth the effort, especially since the priority is a really good deal all told.

Yep have to blame the postal service on that one, their the best who just upped the price t send the box, and that's not even the guy wrapping it and taking it to the mailbox. So that shipping is ok, just any more is something that might take an issue with me. If someone offers free shipping I just figure that it's going to be marked up as if you were paying for it. Tc

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Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Yep have to blame the postal service on that one, their the best who just upped the price t send the box, and that's not even the guy wrapping it and taking it to the mailbox. So that shipping is ok, just any more is something that might take an issue with me. If someone offers free shipping I just figure that it's going to be marked up as if you were paying for it. Tc

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On occasion, I have put "Free Shipping" on my auctions, Simply because I know it can be a bonus incentive. But I usually reserve it to razors that I know will reach at least a certain level of value. Giving 7 dollars of free shipping on a blade that sells for 10 bucks just seems silly. And if an auction goes higher than expected, I will not skimp to make up a few bucks, and will purchase added insurance above the standard, just to be safe. I don't want to lose out, but I also don't want to take advantage. It IS possible to be generous and fair and still not hurt your own pocket in the process. I consider it good business.

[QUOTE=Suticat;1605932]Ive been watching a razor for a few days. Its nothing special and no one is bidding on it. I wanted it for practice honing and thats about all its worth using. Anyways, once I "FOLLOWED" this item, the seller changed and jumped up the starting bid by quite a bit. Can I just say, I hate greedy sellers on the Bay.

I think there are sellers who over inflate the prices on items for sale, but obviously you want to get the best price for your items.
I have been looking today and found a couple of bargains, (shipping costs excluded) an over priced "Wade and Butcher" claiming to be shave ready, and over priced Bengal with a huge chip.
I have had some success buying on ebay, so I don't think everyone wants rip you off, is just a case of buyer beware IMO