Thread: eBay 101

Originally Posted by edhewitt

So I guess even the scales would be unsalvageable, or do they eventually stop gassing out?

Nope. They're in a death spiral.

Originally Posted by robellison01

Nope. They're in a death spiral.

So if I grab a flint, I would have a brilliant fire starting kit. Steel blade, and flamable scales

Originally Posted by edhewitt

So if I grab a flint, I would have a brilliant fire starting kit. Steel blade, and flamable scales

I want video...

Originally Posted by souschefdude

I want video...

I will do you a deal, you get the razor, and send it to me, I will put it on fire

Found this on ebay

Am I correct in thinking the edge is in very poor shape

could this be cel rot that has been sanded off?

here is the sellers description

Bengall straight razor

T.R. Cadman & Sons, Sheffield, England.

Box has a few marks but is in generally great condition.
Razor is in great condition also.
No apparent rust.

Thanks for looking.

Originally Posted by monkeycam

Found this on ebay

Am I correct in thinking the edge is in very poor shape

could this be cel rot that has been sanded off? here is the sellers description

Bengall straight razor

T.R. Cadman & Sons, Sheffield, England.

Box has a few marks but is in generally great condition.
Razor is in great condition also.
No apparent rust.

Thanks for looking.

I do not believe it is cell rot,
looks more like someone had a 220 grit axe stone.....
So yes not so good shape on the bevel, keep in mind many chips would lose more steel in the fixing.
Over all hone wear on the spine looks minimal,
at the right price I personally would not shy away if it was something I wanted in my collection although some TLC is in order.

Cel rot is more pervasive across the whole blade. Also, usually not found on black scales. This looks in not bad shape overall IMO, but that edge needs a new bevel. It looks like someone tried to shsrpen it on a concrete block. Not hard to do. If I could find it on eBay I would bid on it, but conservatively. (But I wouldnt bid against you) The spine wear seems light.
Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by souschefdude

Cel rot is more pervasive across the whole blade. Also, usually not found on black scales. This looks in not bad shape overall IMO, but that edge needs a new bevel. It looks like someone tried to shsrpen it on a concrete block. Not hard to do. If I could find it on eBay I would bid on it, but conservatively. (But I wouldnt bid against you) The spine wear seems light.
Hope this helps.

The seller is already asking too much as a starting price, I would not see much change out of $200 aus after getting it fixed.

Anyway just picked up a Dubl duck in great condition for about 1/2 the price they want

Sheesh! 200? Way too much. But I wouldt pay over 100 for a restored razor, unless it had my monogram.

Originally Posted by souschefdude

Sheesh! 200? Way too much. But I wouldt pay over 100 for a restored razor, unless it had my monogram.

Just change your name to Bengall and your set !