Thread: Filarmonica Frenzy

the only 350+ Phillis I have seen on the Bay are the really rare ones, Medalion Tourino mint(Undream here had a great one that sold for 400+ I think), and some others I don't even rememeber the names of.
The #14 Para Barbas Duras I think is in the 250-300 range, and #13 usually go under 200.
Of course there are exceptions too.

I don't shave with a razor that cost me more than $15 lol.

Not to add fuel to the price inflation fire....

But the Filarmonicas are worth the money. I have wacker, TI, dovo, and about 15 vintage bad boys and the Fillys outshine them all. I didn't pay as much as they're going for now, but I would if I knew they shaved this well prior to buying one. It seems like the skeptics are all the guys who haven't tried one! If you're going to spend $300 for a Wacker, you'll be able to win an EPBD for that money if you're patient (like my man in Colorado says).

If you want a big razor like a 14 that is as (if not aesthetically) solid a performer as the EPBD, check out a Palmera. They can be had for $150 less than the EPBD's on average.


EDIT: Also, @zib -- honing does have a lot to do with it, but I recently got a shave from a Palmera that was not (professionally) honed out of the box that was on par with my EPBD that was honed by Max. It had been sitting in the wrapper for however many years untouched. And to the guys who win Fillys that want to put a mean edge on them (if they're not there already), Max is your man. He treats the things like they were his first born.

I just got a 13 from mariona for $150 and change [and man do I love it]. Be patient. The barbas duras are out of control but you can get the other ones for an ok price.

I don't what auctions you guys are watching. I've been on Ebay. I saw a 13 double temple, Red, go for 400 bucks. I almost sheet myself. I've seen every 14 Barbas Duras go for 315-375, give or take. A cero went well over 300...When you get on here and say, OH, These are the best shavers, ever, I'm throwing out all my other blades. The new guys flock to Ebay with a Vengence, That's how bidding wars start. I Guar damm tee you this, If I'm bidding, I'm gonna have to pay for it, like always. I never, never, never, ever, get a break on Ebay. Someone always comes out of the woodwork and decides he or she wants the exact same thing I want. So, if any of you guys snaggin Fily's want to Snag me one and do a brother a solid, It'd be much a appreciated...

Heck, even Vintage Scent was selling 14 Barbas Duras for 240 euros, that's 350 bucks, plus I'm sure he charged shipping.
So, if you snag one on Ebay for 300, I'd say your doing ok...There's a few on there now, with 2 days to go. None are yet over 200.
All you need is two guys wanting the same razor. Your lucky if you get one to back off at 150 bucks....I wish all potential bidders the best of luck....Happy Hunting!

Originally Posted by zib

I When you get on here and say, OH, These are the best shavers, ever, I'm throwing out all my other blades. The new guys flock to Ebay with a Vengence, That's how bidding wars start.

Let me clear up a false rumor circulating. These NOS filys are TERRIBLE. Total ripoffs. AWFUL. Don't do it.

Originally Posted by loueedacat

Let me clear up a false rumor circulating. These NOS filys are TERRIBLE. Total ripoffs. AWFUL. Don't do it.

I couldn't agree more. One attacked me on my way to the shower this morning.

Originally Posted by zib

I don't what auctions you guys are watching. I've been on Ebay. I saw a 13 double temple, Red, go for 400 bucks. I almost sheet myself.Happy Hunting!

Not to encourage undue competition, but I would note that on October 8, a NOS black Filly 13 Doble Temple went for $87 shipped on the Bay. See SRP post here.

Yes, I'm sure some slip under the wire, but I don't think it's the norm. I've seen many go for well over 300.00 this week alone, Now, I'm talking about the 14's, Barbas Duras. There was that one red 13 that went for 400 bucks, and some other's that went for 300. Believe me, I've been watching.

Also Oct 8th was almost 1 month ago. A lot can change in a month. I mean, really, I hope they do come down to under 100 bucks, that would be great.