Subliminal messages

I swear that this site is using subliminal messages. ;)

Consider, 2 months or so ago I was perfectly content with my Merkur DE. Then I found this site. Since then I have bought a TI razor, Norton 4k/8k stone, strop, strop paste and last night I actually went to e-Bay and bought another razor!! I've never used e-Bay. My only explanation is that I am reacting to subliminal messages on this site. :thinking:

Anywho, being a real newbie I'd appreciate knowing if I got ripped or not. I don't think so but hey who knows. The following is the description from the seller and photo on the bottom. I paid $56 for it.

You are Bidding on a Very Fine Vintage Mondesir by W.Koniger Solingen, Germany Straight Edge Razor in it's Original Case. This Razor measures: Overall Length 6 1/4" Width 6/8"+(actually 25/32" Size of Blade (length) 2 15/16" The markings on the Tang are W.Koniger Solingen on the Reverse Mondesir 86. It is Etched on the Blade Mondesir and has some very fancy and colorful scrollwork, which is Fantastic. The Handle has three Rivets and a plaque that has Mondesir Solingen. It appears ready for Shaving

Personally I wouldn't have given that for that razor, but that is just preference.
I don't think you are ripped off, but paid a fair price.

Nice razor! No, if it is vintage, I don't think you got ripped off. I am willing to pay more for mint or new in the box or new old stock (NOS), as well as for detailed finish work, such as you have on the blade. I have never heard of Mondesir (My Desire) but it looks like a quality piece. In the end, though, it's all about the shave. Have honemeister put a finish on it and then let us know how it shaves.

Greg
:)