Thread: So? Which one of you crazy bastards was it?

Originally Posted by pjrage

The one in the classifieds is a different razor (not for barber's use). These have been going for over $250 lately so it sounds crazy but this one isn't a bad deal

Buying a set of broken scales w/ unrestored blade for $75 less than the going rate? Uh-uh.

Originally Posted by Ichinichi

Buying a set of broken scales w/ unrestored blade for $75 less than the going rate? Uh-uh.

(Cracked) original scales and the blade appears to be in great shape. These razors are pretty rare. If the scales weren't cracked and the blade was shinier, it probably would have fetched $300+.

I still think in the current market, it's not a bad price for that blade. I would have expected $225 or so.

I also personally think it looks awesome just like it is. I'd keep it as is if it were me, both the cracked original scales and the worn look. Looks like the scales still function and I like the worn look on that blade.

Originally Posted by pjrage

(Cracked) original scales and the blade appears to be in great shape. These razors are pretty rare. If the scales weren't cracked and the blade was shinier, it probably would have fetched $300+.

I still think in the current market, it's not a bad price for that blade. I would have expected $225 or so.

I also personally think it looks awesome just like it is. I'd keep it as is if it were me, both the cracked original scales and the worn look. Looks like the scales still function and I like the worn look on that blade.

She is a beaut.

That blade looks great! The scales are a little worse for worn, but I don't see anything wrong with the blade at all. Maybe could use a little polish but that's it. It's a little steep for me, but I've seen them go for more.

Pyment, that's a beautiful razor you got for very little! You better post pictures of that when you get it shining.

The guy that bought it posted it in Razors, he's sending to to Max. That's a high price for a fixer upper...

Originally Posted by pjrage

These razors are pretty rare.

There are two of this exact model every week in the ebay. Saturday (2 days ago): one sold at $275 (broken scales). Sunday (yesterday): $235 (broken scales). It is impossible to say that those blades are rare; they could be less common than people who want them, but not rare.

In my opinion a rare razor is something like this (2nd one in the post). That's why I payed 150$ for it (the most expensive razor I ever bought ). How many of this have you seen? Not only the scales, but the blade as well can be considered a difficult find.

My first vintage razor was a W&B 8/8 "for barber's use" (#1 in my gallery). I bought it 5 months ago and payed 105$ for it. I thought it was an unique find but now I know that I could find a new "barber's use" every week. EDIT: here the next one.

OK, I am slightly off topic, but I feel it's important to define what is rare and what is highly requested.

I paid only $ 73 for my W&B 8/8 "for barber's use"....


Before:

Clavichord, you're absolutely right, I shouldn't have used the word rare. I tried to tone it down with the "pretty" as in "pretty rare" but still, it's the wrong word. I meant more to say that there is wayy more demand than supply for these razors.

eh!

Please visit and contribute to this new thread about W&B prices!

Wow ... it seems some feathers got ruffled with this auction!

I am the Guilty party ... I don't worry about the price too much ... I AM happy this went for alot less than the other 2 choppers I was going for.

As for the scales .... I have some unique plans in mind for them .... I think it can be an OUTSTANDING razor when done with what I have planned!

I didn't know I was stepping on any toes going after this one ... if I did please accept my apology.

This WAS an auction where the highest bid wins... I have lost LOTS of these, so I will be happy with the one I got. (At a much lower price than the other 2 I went after)

I do think she will clean up fine and be a show stopper when she is unveiled in her new state.

Just wait and see!!!

Respectfully,

Steve