Thread: Fillys Just About Out of Reach

it's a weekend when the crazies come out to bid.

I purchased one of the ebay Fili 14's in MINT condition. Tonowa38 was the seller. rust on the tail. I think the picture was photoshopped.

No response from him yet.

Originally Posted by zir0

I purchased one of the ebay Fili 14's in MINT condition. Tomaras38 was the seller. rust on the tail. I think the picture was photoshopped.

No response from him yet.

Are you sure you listed the seller's name correctly? I searched and can't find him.

Got a response back... corrected the name of the seller by the way.

If I send it back he will refund the money... or trade it for a different one.

Im hesitant to do that.

He mentioned that he has 70 razors left I asked for a price on 10 (group buy) 270 each.

Originally Posted by olafurson

The Argentinian seller isn't selling on the side anymore... realized what a gold mine they were sitting on I suppose. They were selling on a spanish website in June for 160 Euros, now 235 Euros (same seller).

Originally Posted by CableDawg

Incidentally, what happened to the group buy section? I know I haven't been here much at all lately, but I don't see it anymore....

Originally Posted by Otto

I was just waching a Filly #14 barbas duras go for $345..... on the bay.
No, I jumped of the bidding long before that...

Would it be ok to post a group buy of the filly #14 barbas duras? would I be breaking rules?

Originally Posted by zir0

Would it be ok to post a group buy of the filly #14 barbas duras? would I be breaking rules?

I have several NOS 14 barbas duras but I'd like to have one 14 doble temple, a 14 novodur and a 14 subcero.
Am I asking too much?

14 is my magic number when it comes to straight razors

A group buy of the Barbas Duras would be great. I want to reserve my spot right now and for brown scales.

I would try to get the group buy for less than $250 though.

Prices for the #13 seem to be all over the map. I don't see a pattern when looking at the completed ebay listings. It may be something as simple as two bidders setting high snipes. Just pick your price around $150 and set a snipe, sooner or later, you will get one. I think they are legimitate $150 razors personally.
What does concern me is I see the blade width for the #13 listed anywhere between 7/8ths and 6/8ths. Mine are 13/16ths so perhaps the sellers are just being in the ballpark, but I expect exact information.

My initial post aside, I was finally able to pick up all the Fillys I wanted in the price range I wanted. But - price is relative with Fillys it seems. One week its $270 for a #13 and $380 for a #14 - the next batch from Argentina and Spain then go for $170 and $240 respectively. As someone mentioned earlier on, just be patient and you'll get your Filly for a good price. If you really just have to have one NOW, there are a few folks that are honorable and have great Fillys that they can send quickly. It's just a matter of how much and how long you want to wait.

As an aside, out of curiosity I bought a#14 Palmera just to see how it compared with Filarmonica 14 since they appeared to be pretty much the same thing. Well they're the same from my perspective. There may be some subtle or long term difference but the one I got was NOS, keened up just like a Filly, and shaved very, very smoothly - for about half the cost of the #14 Filly. I still love my Fillys but there's options out there!

Originally Posted by AirColorado

As an aside, out of curiosity I bought a#14 Palmera just to see how it compared with Filarmonica 14 since they appeared to be pretty much the same thing. Well they're the same from my perspective. There may be some subtle or long term difference but the one I got was NOS, keened up just like a Filly, and shaved very, very smoothly - for about half the cost of the #14 Filly. I still love my Fillys but there's options out there!

Palmera's are underrated, IMHO. My Palmera 14 is a pleasure to use. Not as buttery smooth as my top Fillys, but one heck of a shaver.