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Is the majority of the value of a Dubl Duck determined by it's scales?
Example is the Dubl duck for sale in the classifieds on SRP?
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DUBL DUCK STRAIGHT RAZOR PEARL DUCK EXC ORIG COND - eBay (item 170430440002 end time Jan-16-10 19:35:51 PST)
I'm just trying to figure out whats makes certain SR cost more then others.
There are alot of people who want Dubl Duck razors , creating a high level of demand for them . If you have 10+ people in a bidding war over one razor the price will climb to whatever (no matter how insane you may think it is) level the person is willing to pay . There is no "blue book" or "red book" price guide for razors . The razor you buy this week for $500 , may only get you $50 next week . Or it could go the other way . It depends on what's hot , and what's not . I have a Dubl Duck Goldedge , which has a 5/8 round point with a good deal of hone-wear , but the scales are in excellent condition , and also have the original box that is in very good condition . I paid $12 for it at a flea market 22 years ago . (in case anyone is wondering , it is not for sale)
P.S. It's not only the scales , the condition of the blade is equally important in determining the value of any razor , at least for me .
Dave summed it up pretty well. Early 2009 saw W&B 7/8 or 8/8 going for 200-300, and the "For Barber's Use" or "For Barbers Only" fetching from 200-500 USD. Now they go for around $100 on the bay.
Flavor of the month, is all.
yup... try getting a filly on the bay right now and you better have 300... when the butchers were blowing up the filly's were lots cheaper.
I will say that certain razors always seem to have a premium though like ducks, friodurs etc.
See, I asked about FOTM phenomenon and got shot down; I was told that WB and DD have always demanded a pretty penny. I just *knew* that if I stuck around long enough I'd see it.Quote:
Originally Posted by BKratchmer
My bet is that Heljes will be next.
No one who just bought a $500 razor wants to admit it's just the FOTM. :) Pride matters to a man who just got caught with his trousers down, so to speak.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ichinichi
point well made.Quote:
Originally Posted by BKratchmer
But I do notice the dubl ducks with the plain scales aren't that expensive.
that's because the stock plain scales are the lower end ducks the dwarf and the special No. 1.Quote:
Originally Posted by esp
I see.I didn't know that. Is the same material used for the blade for the lower end Dubl Ducks?
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Originally Posted by esp
OH BOY !!!! he opened that can-o-worms without even any hesitation :)
links to previous threads?
I agree, it all depends on what people are collecting at the time. Of course no one wants to admit that they spent $500 on a FOTM razor, but whether they admit it or not, it's true. People that HAVE to have one, will spend whatever it takes to get one. Me? I'll bide my time and wait til prices come down on the razors I would like to have. Let the maniacs blow their money.
Yeah, there's another thread that is devoted to this topic...I don't remember the name, but it's in there somewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
Remember Duble Duck made nothing they were a barber supply outfit (now a pet supply oufit) so someone else made all their products. No one knows for sure who made their razors. A few we do know so outside of the fact many of the models have very similar characteristics you never know who made it and the steel they used.Quote:
Originally Posted by esp
In my book though the Special #1 is the same as the Goldedge save the scales.
There was a minty 7/8 Wonderedge in the classifieds @ $350 the other day. That is a rare size for a Wonderedge. Most I've seen, like mine, are 5/8. It lasted about 12 hours before it finally sold. I was surprised it lasted that long. :)
I'll tell you who made their razors . ...The lowest bidder . :p:mace:Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
I hope the Heljes don't shoot up like the Filis, I don't have one (yet). ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ichinichi
the 6/8ths seem to be already there though, but at least they often come with far better scales.
i only have one helje the size of a fili 14 (incidentally labeled 14 as well) and I wouldn't even consider trading it for the most expensive epbd, just because it's the only one i've ever seen that large.
back on duck values, there appears to be a guide to those currently for sale on the bay. and the same seller has few well worn ducks with serious issues for few hundred dollars each. i think i know what values his guide will have even without splurging the buck for it.