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ANTIQUE WESTER BROS CLEAR CELLULOID HANDLE - eBay (item 200370037069 end time Aug-11-09 16:42:00 PDT)
I am trying to understand what is a good buy on eBay and what I should pass over. So, I was thinking of posting razors that either didn't sell or sold for less than I thought it would go for. Then ask for a discussion of the razors demerits.
If I were currently buying razors on ebay, I would have been willing to buy that because I know that Wester Bros. made quite good shaves. The blade looks fine and barely used. The rust seemed minimal and easily cleaned off. I suspect the main issue was the ugly scratched home-made scales. This razor would required rescaling, buffing/polishing, and honing. After all that, if it turned out fine, you could probably sell it for $40-$60 or keep it yourself.
Great idea for an ongoing thread :)
i would have bought it had i seen it... some time on the buffer and some black acrylic scales....
I was thinking others could contribute. I have several potentials I am watching now.
Personally I needed a reason NOT to bid on every good deal I see.
both of those listings have been removed:confused:
At any rate, I have a Top Flight razor and it is a solid shaver. Not the best, but pretty darn good. Definitely worth snagging, considering their limited run.
hopefully that fixes the links.
OK, I see them now.
They both look salvageable with minimal work. Perhaps the name is putting guys off? Ebay is weird.
I was going to bid on the Wester Bros. but forgot about it been working on tthe car all day and didn't bid
Why did this Filly only get one bid?
FILARMONICA 14 DOBLE TEMPLE, W/BOX, USED, RARE HANDLE - eBay (item 360177462677 end time Aug-12-09 13:06:25 PDT)
and why didn't this auction have more "Electricity"
http://rurl.org/1r2w
OK, so I thought the auction for the Filly was over when it wasn't, but that is still pretty low as Fillarmonicas go.
How about this?
Pressed Horn, Iber Parker & Sons straight razor. Old - eBay (item 140338400069 end time Aug-12-09 10:56:30 PDT)
it's just the nature of marketplace - some razors sell for a lot, others for little and some don't sell at all.
there are way too many factors to account, so these things don't mean all that much.
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Originally Posted by Pyment
Because I didn't see it...
I mentioned this in another post but... here it is again (slightly reworded)
Buying straight razors can be frustrating for collectors/shavers/restorers.
Bill Ellis wrote an excellent guide for buying razors on eBay, I believe everyone interested should give it a read.
eBay Guides - Buying Straight Razors On Ebay
Though some things have changed since it was first published (2006) most of it is still relevant, but wouldn’t it be nice if experienced members in the SRP community, publish an “updated” {or i should say} an "extended" Razor Buying Guide.
This isn't a ridiculously low price, but I think it should have sold:
VINTAGE GREAVES & SONS 7/8 STRAIGHT RAZOR - eBay (item 280384690354 end time Aug-17-09 12:11:51 PDT)
that same company has some great deals at good prices:popcorn:
http://cgi.ebay.com/JOE-CHANDLER-CUSTOM-9-8-STRAIGHT-RAZOR_W0QQitemZ260462375000QQihZ016QQcategoryZ3599 0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo% 3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26ps%3D5
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-SUTCLIFFE-9-8-STRAIGHT-RAZOR_W0QQitemZ250482301711QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item3a51e89b0f&_trksid=p3286.c 0.m14
Ebay is strange. I got a mint C-Mon Blackie that had no bids and I was sure I would be out bid at the last minute. But to my surprise I was the only one to bid and got it for just a few dollars. The funny thing about that razor is how it was listed. The seller just put "antique straight razor" in the title. He had taken some good picks and I saw what it was right away.
Sometimes good stuff is just overlooked it seems :shrug:
I don't know about you guys (maybe you search for a specific brand), but I search for "straight razor" or "cut throat" (as most people). If the title does not have the keyword "razor", it won't show up in the results.
Ebay is not google, this search engine is very dumb.
And also, Global ebay is not sectioned in categories like ebay.com is - there, one simply goes to the collectibles > shaving and browse the final moments of pertinent auctions.
Global ebay is a well intentioned hack.
Just a few days ago I saw the most beautiful le grelot, with a fancy spine, from Switzerland. If only it was more obvious, it could have been bid more. Try searching for keywords in other languages such as coupe choux, rassiermesser and even cuir à affiler, blaireaux, rasierpinsel... French and German ebays hold a few treasures.
heres one for ya and if I would have seen it sooner It would be mine
Dubl Duck Satinedge Straight Razor /w Custom Scales - eBay (item 290342096733 end time Aug-23-09 09:33:20 PDT)
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Originally Posted by wheelz74401
That's a great looking razor but it probably didn't sell becuase of the scales.
This thread is VERY bad for my eBay RAD! Stop it!
:overkill:
I will throw in my opinion... and I HOPE, if the seller is a member here, please don’t feel I am out to mess-up your day or criticizing your efforts… we all benefit from collective ideas and these are just mine… so apologies in advance.
1) Photos are too few and too small… if you want to sell a vintage item then post as many large, high quality photos you are allowed… if I am not mistaken, multiple photos are free on eBay for collectibles so make full use of it.
2) Starting may bid too high… even for a Duble Duck… sure it may be worth much more than $25, but collectors and bidders for straight razors are sometimes skittish when it comes to a high starting bid… So let’s compare to another auction going on right now:
VINTAGE DUBL DUCK GOLDEDGE PEARLDUCK STRAIGHT RAZOR - eBay (item 400068048764 end time Aug-23-09 19:00:21 PDT)
In this other auction, the blade is in a deplorable state because the scales are gassing (celluloid rot)… but guess what… starting bid was $9, and with just 3 bids is now over $50… almost unbelievable..
3) Nitpicking… but shipping may be a bargain @ $6… again have a look at the other auction; shipping is only $3... both shipped Priority Mail?
4) Presentation, if you believe your item is worth “something” then give the buyer some eye-candy, it’s his hard earned money… you have to give up something first… Think about it… Why do you think cars with pretty women standing nearby are usually sold before the ones without the pretty women?
There is more but I believe other may add there comments.