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12-03-2016, 03:22 AM #11Senior Member
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Shave ready has become a cliché on ebay. I saw a listing for a DE razor and the seller claimed it was 'shave ready.' It seems like the past few years every other razor you see on the bay is advertised that way.
I just did an advanced search on ebay. 'Exact words, exact order' ....... 2,115 results for "Shave Ready." Then I went to completed items for shave ready. 1,764 results for "Shave Ready" A lot of unsold razors. Some good vintage razors that sold for between $20 to $30 or thereabouts.
Since the average price for honing used to be $20.00, I have no idea what it is now, I'd say I'd list them as is. OTOH, if it is a sought after brand, or a rare piece, it will probably bring a good buck one way or the other.
xiaotuzi likes this.Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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12-03-2016, 03:40 AM #12Razor Vulture
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A razor either shaves ... Or not. I have a few razors and I can count on two hands how many shaved as-received.
Unless you know who you are dealing with, assume it will not shave.
I always set them on a 1k and do my thing unless I see something interesting?xiaotuzi likes this.
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12-03-2016, 12:20 PM #13Senior Member
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Claiming they are shave-ready is asking for trouble. Buyer may disagree with your qualification. Good pictures and honest description is the best you can do.
ErieSurfer and ejmolitor37 like this.Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.
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12-03-2016, 01:39 PM #14Senior Member
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Well thanks for the settlement in the argument. I guess he wins.
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12-03-2016, 08:45 PM #15Senior Member
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12-04-2016, 08:22 PM #16Senior Member
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Gotta join ya, Mark. Originally Posted by markbignosekelly
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12-04-2016, 08:36 PM #17Razor Vulture
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Originally Posted by markbignosekelly
....HEY! I Have NO ideer what you fellas are implying here! Originally Posted by outback
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12-06-2016, 05:39 AM #18Senior Member
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Personally, I have yet to buy a shave ready razor off the EBAY. I don't usually look for that though and am more interested in just a brand or size / type razor I can get enthusiastic about. I am usually more interested in wear and scale integrity and minimal oxidation if possible. Shave ready is not a deal breaker for me but I can understand its importance for new guys that want something turnkey as they say. I think just being honest on the description and condition and priced accordingly shouldn't get you any bad marks in the Ebay world.
Don't drink and shave!
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12-11-2016, 08:27 AM #19Senior Member
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Better pay a recognized honemeister to do the job than paying a premium to an unknown ebay seller who claims his razor is shave-ready.
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.
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