I don't bid often on razors but when I do, I snipe. I see no reason to bid up an item, just to have someone else inch his/her way up until they figure out what my top bid was. I've missed out on several razors (same brand/size) and the last one I bid on, I upped my max bid to double of what the other ones had sold for... I still didn't get it......<sigh>. I know I've been outbid by others on this forum but thats fair and square.... an item is worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it.
As for those who pick up lots of razors, usually shown with crappy photos, are always taking a chance. If there's a decent razor among them, I have no issue with them posting it for sale here at a higher price than what they paid... after all, it was a crap shoot for them when they bid on the lot and we always have the option of not buying that razor if we don't feel it's worth the asking price. I see no reason for them having to *improve* the razor to justify the increased price asked for it. A razor is worth whatever it's worth.... usually the amount someone is willing to pay for it. :D
When I see a razor posted here, refurbished or as found, I feel far more comfortable making the purchase vs bidding on something on ebay.
Well... that's how I feel about it.
Regards
Christian