Thread: ebay tommyrazor

I don't have an issue with threads like these - they tell me that seller X's idea of 'like new' may not be to our standards. I'm sure if he posts clear pictures with the pitting and the rust in the B/S/T and calls it 'like new' he will be called on it.

Of course Gary and Lynn have a lot of experience and I am sure knew exactly what they are getting, even though the description may not have matched it. I think the controversial reviews come from his descriptions not consistently matching the items.
Perhaps they do for certain type of razors (that Gary and Lynn are likely to buy) and they don't for other types (that newer less experienced shavers are likely to buy).

I think it's useful to know things like this. My interactions with Tommy have been positive so far. I haven't bought anything yet, but I did ask for additional pictures which he included promptly (which threw the item out of my price range and made him a good chunk of money he wouldn't have gotten with the original photos).

Anyways, I'd like to see a subsequent post if any attempts is made to correct things.

So far nothing but positive...

Always provides additional info/pics if asked... always combines postage, whether asked or not (living in australia makes this a hot issue for me).

By now Im starting to lose track but I believe I have picked up 50 - 60 razors from Tommy and they have all been pretty much as pictured.

Perhaps he is guilty of highlighting the positive and downplaying the negative with his wares... but i havent encountered too many sellers who dont do that.

At the end of the day... the onus is pretty much on the buyer to make sure they are going to be satisfied with any deal they make. Some quote an estimated amount for postage up front... and you're free to question the amount before you make a commitment.

Postage and ebay are an issue all over and there are as many opinions about it as there are people. Personally i think sellers should be able to include a modest amount for their time and trouble... and i do mean modest. (4 - 5 bucks or so)

Its just one take on the matter... opinion seems to vary...

Greg Frazer

Give him a POLITE email. He is reasonable. If the razor is vintage and it is nice in all respects but those two he could have made a mistake cause he lists alot of them but then again if it is nice except 2 defects not viewed from the sides it is still a good ebay buy unless the price went out of control. Post some pics here or a link to the listing cause I looked quick and didn't see it.

My view has changed. I was at first wary of him as well, but after hearing things from various people here whose opinions I value, I would definitely do business with him. With that said, I think eBay is eBay and nothing will ever come to you as it looked in the picture. Sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. I still don't like the $8 shipping, but Tommy has some blades that no one else does. Maybe just expect the worst when you bid- Set a maximum that you would pay for the worst case scenario.

I have had great experiences with Tommy, and also some not so great. When I was surprised by a condition I don't think I talked to him, and I am pretty positive that he would own up to a mistake. I remember I got some pitting and a smaller size than advertised - which would, of course, impact the price. I still got a good price

I would really love the chance to go and buy from him in person!

Cheers
Ivo

I have bought razors from Tommy for a long time. I have got to really want one these days with his postage charges. $8 charged at a cost to him of $1.47. Yep, he is making money on us from the shipping and does seem to have a limitless supply from the UK, but you know the charges before you buy the razor.

Lynn

The part that makes no sense to me is that you can mail a razor in a box for about $3 to $5. That way, it is protected unless a truck runs over it. Why risk ruining a razor, just to save a couple of bucks? A padded envelope is little protection against rough mail handling.

Norm

I finally bought my first item from him, granted not a razor but a Shumate Hone/strop... I have never in the past thought highly of his dealings but I do respect Chris's "The Topher's" opinions so I went ahead and tried a small purchase.... So far, so good, yes the postage is high, but I figured that in my bid, just like every other purcahse on e-bay....

I had the chance of buying several razors from him at once. Not only did he combine the razors into a single package, but he refunded me the money from shipping on the other razors. All this was done without me asking! I am very happy with my purchases and will continue to watch his auctions.

Tommy get a big thumbs up from this newbie.

RH

Originally Posted by norman931

A padded envelope is little protection against rough mail handling.

Norm

i have to disagree. It all has to do with how you pad the padded envelope. A box with little padding inside it would fare just as badly for a razor as a padded envelope with bubble wrap and shipping "peanuts" surrounding the razor tightly in an accident. It's not hard to make a heavy duty secure envelope.