The Tip Hotline!

Instead of creating a new thread for every hot lead I come across, I will simply post them all here.

Basically, when I've got time to kill, it has become a habit to check various sites & such for razors and/or shaving stuff. That is, without using the 'Bay Unfortunately, my purchasing power (fun-money) doesn't always match my desire/ability to find vintage shaving items. To restrict myself, I normally look for sales, etc., a short distance from where I live. But I figured that since I was "just looking" anyway, I might as well expand the geographical scope of my search by more than a hundred miles. And if I find something "worth writing home about", I'd post a tip on the forum lol . Just trying to PIF with information, since I have little in the way of shaving paraphernalia to send to noobs & such.

For the time being, I will continue to post listings here, from time to time. If I do not provide a link to a company website, I'll probably post an address/date/time. I make no promises of repeating detailed information, that takes even more time than I'm trying to kill lol.

My caveat!: I have a couple of core sources (call them "aggregators"?) that I use more than a few dozen smaller/obscure ones. I completely encourage everyone to join in on sharing the wealth of information & post listings they find, but don't feel compelled to attend! But... if you post one of the very few sources that I hold "close to the vest", I'll ask that you edit the post to omit info leading to the source :D. I even thought about hitting "report" if a post were to give something away, but our friendly neighborhood MODs may not look kindly upon my use of that button in such a scenario :w.

Let's get to the fun!

The first tip I posted:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/aucti...rea-folks.html

My next hot tip, for all those "Keen Kutter" fans:
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016-10AM – Jim Clingan
This one is outside of Champagne, IL. I swear, it seems like someone walked into a Shapleigh Hardware store sometime before they closed up shop & said: "I'll take one of everything. Oh, and give me that Stockboy's apron, too!!!" 'Cause, yea, I'm pretty sure I saw a "Keen Kutter" apron...

Up next! A large auction located in/around Kokomo, IN.

Point of interest:
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3892E 00NS
Kokomo, IN

Saturday, July 9th, @10am.

I also noticed a machinist chest, for those thinking about one for razor storage.

11360 Schenk Rd. Sidney, Ohio
Saturday June 25th.

Personal property auction starts at 9 am.

I present to you the following collection of barber's tools, etc.

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These two white ones on the right seem to have covered tangs??
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Dr. James W. Fink Estate Auction

Thanks for tuning in!

06/25/16 at 9:30 AM EDT

306 Sharon, COVINGTON, OH 45318

Many other sharp 'n shiny things at this one, but this is the pic that made an eyebrow twitch upward :hmmm:...

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06/25/16 at 9:30 AM EDT

306 Sharon, COVINGTON, OH 45318

Many other sharp 'n shiny things at this one, but this is the pic that made an eyebrow twitch upward :hmmm:...

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Excuse my ignorance but why?

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Excuse my ignorance but why?

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Lol, because of the straight razors, silly! Many of these listings are dozens of images of household items, decor, kitchenware. I'm sort if scanning for keywords & patterns in images. My eyes cease to be "glazed over" when I see knives & some other manly things, because SRs are in that family of "sharp 'n shiny".

Like I said in my initial post: this has become what I do with my idle time. So my eyes were already working on glazing over, but this activity helps keep the gears in my brain moving & oiled, which is especially helpful when I'm too tired to work on one of my hair-brained DIY projects :D.

Oh, I thought there was something special on these particular razors. Never mind :)

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Oh, I thought there was something special on these particular razors. Never mind :)

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Well, they do look to be in pretty decent shape! And the one has a nice blade etching. "Hollow Ground *crown* Fully Warranted". Too bad the pic wasn't a higher resolution, I can almost read the tang stamp on the yellow one.

I basically copy & pasted the listing on this one. Phone number is at the bottom, if you have questions. Sorry, no pics of the SRs mentioned; I could not find any pics of them in any of the listings.

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY Auction
31.3 ACRE FARM
THURSDAY JULY 7, PERSONAL PROPERTY @ 9:00 AM
FARM TO SELL @ 4:00 PM
1169 OLD US 35 EAST
XENIA, OH 45385

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JULY 3, 2:00-4:00 PM

PERSONAL PROPERTY
SELLS @ 9:00 AM
***2007 BOBCAT T320 ON TRACKS, HEAT, AIR WITH 3729 HOURS, NICE.***
SELLS UPON CONFIRMATION. LATE ADD ON.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
THUNDER SLOT MACHINE; PUMP ORGAN; CEDAR CHESTS; DRESSER W/WISHBONE MIRROR; SINGER TREADLE SEWING MACHINE; TRUNKS; FOLDING CHURCH SEATS; NCR CABINET; WOOD RINSE TUB RACK; BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE; SMALL SLANT TOP DESK; OAK OFFICE CHAIRS; WOOD WAGON WHEELS; LOCKERS; PORCELAIN TOP TABLE; SCHOOL DESK; SMALL FURNITURE ITEMS; CHARLIE MC CARTHY PUPPET WITH EXTRA CLOTHES; US ARMY BALL GLOVE AND PTHERS; BUTTER CHURN; CROCKS; LARD PRESSES; BANDED MIXING BOWLS; CAST IRON ROOSTER, HUNTER AND CHRISTMAS TREE DOOR STOPS; CAST IRON SKILLETS AND CORN STICK PANS; MILK CANS; WHITES METAL BREAD BOX; BRASS PLATED FAN FIREPLACE SCREEN; ADVERTISING BOXES; WOOD CRATES; GALVANIZED BUCKETS; BRASS TIPPED HAMES; ARMY HELMET AND LEGGINGS; BRANDING LETTERS; STRAIGHT RAZORS; CIGARETTE LIGHTERS; COLLECTIBLE TOOLS; BUTTONS; RUBBER STAMP SET; LEAD MOLD KIT; FORD 9N AND MF 65 TRACTOR MANUALS; ROSEVILLE CREAMER; GOOD COLLECTIBLE GLASSWARE; KITCHEN COLLECTIBLES; NUMEROUS PORCELAIN CANNERS; GI JOE DOLLS IN ORIGINAL BOXES; RED LINES; HUBLEY CAP GUN; BARBIES AND CLOTHES; TONKA TOYS; ARMY MEN AND ACTION FIGURES; LEATHER FRINGED JACKET; QUILTS; DEER SKIN; MUCH MORE.
HOUSEHOLD & MISC.
FURNITURE ITEMS; DISHES; FANS; KITCHEN ITEMS; DECORATIVE ITEMS; LAGRE AMOUNT OF SMALLS; LARGE AMOUNT OF BOX LOTS; FLATBED TRAILER FULL OF CANNING JARS; WAY TOO MUCH TO MENTION.
FINSH MOWER, TILLER, TOOLS & MISC.
5’ FINISH MOWER; TROY BILT HORSE REAR TINE TILLER; B&S 10HP GENERATOR; 8HP SUPER TOMAHAWK CHIPPER/SHREADER; METAL LATHE; CRAFTSMAN 12” BAND SAW; LARGE AMOUNT OF POWER AND HAND TOOLS; ROUGH CUT LUMBER; NEW METAL DOOS; OTHER DOORS; AND MORE.
GUN RELATED ITEMS
HASTINGS 12GA BARRELS, ONE WITH CHOKE TUBES; MARLIN 12GA BARREL; RELOADING PRESSES; POWDER; WADS; SHOT; SOME DIES; SHELL CASINGS; BRASS; HOLSTERS; PISTOL CASES; GUN SLEEVES; NUMEROUS CLAY BIRD THROWERS; BLACK POWDER RELATED ITEMS; ROUGHED OUT BLACK POWDER RIFLE STOCKS; POWDER HORNS AND FLASKS; HORNS FOR MAKING POWDER HORNS; LEAD; AND MORE.
NOTE: THIS IS A VERY LARGE AUCTION. THIS LISTING JUST SCRATCHES THE SURFACE. STILL GOING THROUGH THINGS. WATCH FOR UPDATES. 2 RINGS MOST OF THE DAY.
TERMS: CASH CHECK, M/C & VISA WITH 3% CONVEYANCE FEE. NO OUT OF STATE CHECKS. NO BUYERS PREMIUM!
DAVE & VEDA THOMPSON, OWNERS
GARRY KOOGLER & DAVE BEAM, AUCTIONEERS
937-862-8600

Got another possible lead, this time it is in Connersville, Indiana. July 7 again, starting at 10:05 am. No pics in for the SRs in question, in any of the listings, again, but I shot them a quick e-mail asking for pics.

The listing mentions "...straight razors including twins;...". No idea (without some frackin pics!!...) if that means a matching pair, or possibly some Henckels Twinworks? :shrug: Will update if I hear back. You may also PM me for further info for this particular sale, but right now I'm moving on.

:dropjaw::dropjaw::dropjaw::dropjaw:
My jaw dropped when I came across this listing!

In this one, they stated that there are over 200 shaving mugs. And Bay Rum barber's bottle. They also nonchalantly mention two dozen SRs.

...!!!

Location: 3127 Old Springfield Road, TIPP CITY, OH 45371
Begins: 07/09/16 at 9:30 AM EDT

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Yes, the listing indicates that these are tin shaving mugs. :shrug:
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Oh! Did I mention: the majority of the mugs appear to have either a brush, or a SR, or BOTH in them!?!?

I'm sort of sorry for feeding everyone's 'ADs with this thread... but, I don't have the funds. So it's better you than me!

Sweet baby jesus

I can't believe I'm working on the 9th and have no way out!

Quit the job! :roflmao

I may actually be able to bid and have family from Dayton pick it up....

Oops, slight omission on my part. That was suppose to read: "They also nonchalantly mention two dozen 'common' SRs.".

As dinnermint alludes to, many auction companies have protocols in place for what is known as an "absentee bid". PM me for the phone number, and I'll dig it up later tonight when I have two seconds to rub together.

Which reminds me. Technically speaking, collusion between bidders is illegal. But personally, I won't discourage anyone from having a gentleman's agreement through PM's. I doubt a couple members here could could have enough of an effect on the prices to be "damaging". Especially with such a nice/large collection. IMO, any "agreement" would be more along the lines of "...would you mind staying away from (style D)?" - "...I really like (brand B)!" :shrug: This is not me suggesting such a scenario, but I also can't prevent the actions of others.

Illegal or "illegal"?

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There's an auction going on today if anyone is interested.

Liebe Auction Service

It starts at 5pm, so a little late notice, but perusing the pictures showed a few razors/brushes/scuttles available.

Auction Date: Jul 15
Time: 6pm
Location:
WILL COUNTY ( PEOTONE ) FAIRGROUNDS
710 S. West Street, Inside Atrium Building
PEOTONE, IL

Only a single SR, that I can confirm. Wide selection of safeties, though.
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I cannot guarantee that some of these actually contain razors (DE/SE again), but I see at least one Vallet brand w/box. Is that a barber hone in the top-middle of this pic??
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No pics, but the listing also mentions shaving mugs & brushes.

Happy hunting! And thanks for tuning in!!

SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016
2121 MONTGOMERY ROAD NE, NEWARK, OHIO 43055
STARTING TIME 9:30 A.M.

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SATURDAY JULY 16 , 2016 10:00AM

13648 E.118th STREET

FISHERS , IN

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Another view of a couple from above:
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A sad, but close-up view of the gold toned box:
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Probably not for razors, but a 'Carbo 108 sharpening stone:
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Last, but not least, a strop that has seen better days:
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LIVE ON-SITE AUCTION
Begins: 07/30/16 at 9:30 AM EDT
Location: 600 Harco Drive, One Display Point - Display Dynamics, CLAYTON, OH 45315

List of items include: 12 straight razors; safety razors.

Sadly, this is the only pic that may have any shaving stuff.
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AUCTION
Sunday, July 31 @ 10:00am
Open @ 8:00am for Early Viewing
TWO RINGS

I can't read all of them, but I recognize the Red Imp. The brown box says "Larkin".
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PUBLIC AUCTION
SATURDAY AUGUST 6, 2016
TIME-5:00PM
1211 N.COURT ST
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO 43113

ITEMS FROM 100+YEAR OLD DUNKEL-STOUT FARM HOMESTEAD

Sorry, not the best pics... ya can't win 'em all! :shrug:
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Between my 20/13 vision, & the pic resolution, I think I can barely make out the words "Magnetic Blue Steel" on the open razor...
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I believe this pic to be of the same razors. Is that a mustache cup?
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Not seen due to angle of the above pic, there is a razor in the long box (top-left in above pic)...
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Sorry if this is late notice. This is, after all, done as a pleasantry when my curiosity gets the better of me & I have time to kill ;).

PUBLIC AUCTION

10610 Twp. Road 94 Findlay, OH 45840
Saturday August 6, 2016 at 10 AM

Bamf!!
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Yea... that auction isn't any better with taking pics of razors. But I can see at least one poking out from its box!

What is a "Serp" razor? Are there any examples knocking around??

I'd be checking these out if I still lived in my hometown. Lima, Ohio is very close to all of these.

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PUBLIC AUCTION

10610 Twp. Road 94 Findlay, OH 45840
Saturday August 6, 2016 at 10 AM

Bamf!!
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Yea... that auction isn't any better with taking pics of razors. But I can see at least one poking out from its box!

What is a "Serp" razor? Are there any examples knocking around??

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Looks like a Belgian Blue hone, possibly once a Cotti combo. and the black mess on the upper right may be another one thats just gunked up. Too bad I'm not there to waste... I mean spend... more money that I dont have. I would take a chance on that lot.

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I'd be checking these out if I still lived in my hometown. Lima, Ohio is very close to all of these.

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Though outside of my usual region that I look for, I turned over a few stones to see what I could turn up...

When: Sale #4 Starts Saturday August 6 @ 9AM
Where: Zearing's Mercantile
(located on the main street of Benson)
305 E. 4th Street Benson, Arizona 85602

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Though outside of my usual region that I look for, I turned over a few stones to see what I could turn up...

When: Sale #4 Starts Saturday August 6 @ 9AM
Where: Zearing's Mercantile
(located on the main street of Benson)
305 E. 4th Street Benson, Arizona 85602

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Wow! Thank you so much!

You're welcome.

I will take this moment to mention that I have added a Poll survey to the thread. I left the results as not public, so those who stalk this thread without posting can continue to do so without "tipping their hand".

Basically, the only reason I added the poll is out of statistical curiosity. I occasionally geek out over stats & data points & such lol.

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Wow! Thank you so much!

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I'm curious if you were able to make it to the auction? You are not required to answer publicly; I just have an insatiable curiosity, & it makes my brain "itch" much less if I at least ask! Lol.

Happy hunting!

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I'm curious if you were able to make it to the auction? You are not required to answer publicly; I just have an insatiable curiosity, & it makes my brain "itch" much less if I at least ask! Lol.

Happy hunting!

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Unfortunately I was unable to go but I appreciate that you looked up the information.

Well, crap! I just gave my best source a shake to see what fell out, and it's practically nothing within 150 miles of Phoenix for the next month! The only hit I got back was a lot of four or five safety razors in a consignment auction on Sunday, somewhere within a hundred miles of ya... :shrug: Sorry.

Some markets (area/regions) are better hunting grounds than others. With similar criteria, I get an average of three to ten listings that are near(ish) me in the next week! Granted, some of those listings will turn out to be a false-positive because of "razor scooters" :banghead:.

DATE: SEPT 17TH 2016 @ 9 AM

1079 E. ANTIOCH LANE, NOBLE, IL.

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Sorry about the completely crappy pic. It's the one & only. Apparently, the operator of the camera doesn't believe in settings higher than "minimum"...

I see at least 7 SRs, with a possible 8th. Despite the poor quality pic, I can see one blade has a chunk missing :cry:.

Thanks for tuning in! And don't forget to add your vote to the poll!!

I think that, by now, y'all know I do what I can to find usable (or any!!!) pics for these listings. Among other reasons, it helps me evaluate if it is even worth my time and effort to post it over here. "Razor" could mean a frackin scooter! Or a Phillips Norelco beard trimmer. And everything in between. Which brings me to the next listing...

They mention "Straight Razors". I was only able to find a single pic. Of boxed-up razors (3). And a strop that wasn't mentioned in the listing. And that required above average web-fu sleuthing!

EVA WALTZ TRUST #1 ESTATE AUCTION
Saturday August 27, 2016 10:00 AM

9741 CUTLER RD LAINGSBURG, MI 48848

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I don't recognize the logon but I assume the light blue box is for a bracelet/necklace.

Hey You Can Always Email The Auctioneer & Ask Them If There Are Any Other Straights Or Shaving Related Items & If So Could He Post A Picture Of Items,Just A Thought That Works From Time To Time,Ty

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Hey You Can Always Email The Auctioneer & Ask Them If There Are Any Other Straights Or Shaving Related Items & If So Could He Post A Picture Of Items,Just A Thought That Works From Time To Time,Ty

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Emphasis added.

I am aware of that. I've tried it before, and it's (at least) a crap-shoot, at best. Some of them don't list an e-mail, just a phone number.

I've asked about an item in an auction more than two weeks away, and never heard back. The least they could have done was to give me a non-answer like: "We catalog the items as thoroughly as possible in one shot, and nothing is updated between the listing & the auction. Sorry!"... And then there are those that are shockingly communicative! Like the anvil I asked about roughly a week ago. I e-mailed the auctioneer around 7pm, on a Sunday. He responded, giving me a phone number & a name to get the answer I was looking for. That wasn't the shocking part; he had responded almost immediately :dropjaw:! That was a pleasant surprise.

It just depends. :shrug:

This listing lacked an exact address. I don't blame them. They did, however, have full resolution pics! You can really zoom in on these bad boys! Too bad they didn't use a tripod to steady the camera...

Saturday, August 27, 2016, 10 AM in the Clintonville/Beechwold area (exact address withheld- follow directions and signage). From N. High Street, take Henderson Road East, turn Right on Village Drive to auction. Signs posted.

Gillette display case, back-right corner cracked.
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I think this is most of 'em. I might have seen a few others, in random places :shrug:.
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Probably the same razors, just in a more organized fashion.
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Thanks for tuning in! If you make out like a bandit, please keep the Monthly Giveaway in mind.

P.S. Not sure if I stated as much in my initial post for this thread, but it don't hurt to repeat myself every few pages... I have no affiliations with any of these companies/listings/original property owners. And I am not benefiting from these in any way!

Late notice listing!

Sorry, not all listings are put on the internet more than a few days/a week before they happen. But this ine is worth mentioning! They say there are around 40 SRs in this auction! Yet, only one pic that includes about half of that...

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It is Sunday, September 4. At 11am.

650 N. Co Road 25A
Miami Co. Fairgrounds (Duke Building)
Troy , Oh

Nice idea! I am always on the lookout for auctions and places to find old blades:)