Thread: Is this a Filli record?

With this craziness I will not be surprise if price for some of the Filarmonicas will reach $1000.

I agree...There appears to be a feeding frenzy on Ebay right now for Filarmonicas of whatever blade size or model.

I think Jimmy H hit it spot on. IF you really want one, and IF you're willing to pay, then more power to ya. At those prices, I'm getting something custom done up that will be a one-of-a-kind. I can't help but think, though, that there are a number of collector/speculator types accumulating these things who at some point could very well get caught holding the bag, as it were, full of razors.

Originally Posted by jseitz76

I think Jimmy H hit it spot on. IF you really want one, and IF you're willing to pay, then more power to ya. At those prices, I'm getting something custom done up that will be a one-of-a-kind. I can't help but think, though, that there are a number of collector/speculator types accumulating these things who at some point could very well get caught holding the bag, as it were, full of razors.

It is very well may be the case. But what if this is simple example of supply and demand and very soon none of NOS Filarmonicas will be available?

Originally Posted by RayG

OK, Robin. I give in. You can have one of my Pumas.

See if this is a decent price: PUMA 89

Originally Posted by akhorosh

It is very well may be the case. But what if this is simple example of supply and demand and very soon none of NOS Filarmonicas will be available?

I don't think that's how it works. I've done a quick comparison of W&B, DD, and Filarmonica crazes. Here's how it goes:

1. Brand is available in the market at a low price for items in good condition.
2. Brand gets discovered by experienced member, and passed on as a tip to his peer group.
3. An expert review gets written. Case in point, Max's review here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...bas-duras.html. Key issue: "It will get more expensive, and it will hold its value well". Add a professional photo, and you are in business.
4. Consumer reviews get written by people with more money than experience. Understandably, they feel a need for self justification (paying 2 or 3 times as much money for a convenience item as necessary isn't something most people do easily). Therefore, they declare this razor the holy grail of straight shaving, and the only safe way to get one of the 100% BBS shaves after one week of shaving.
5. Beginners, who are confused by the wide range of choices and opinions, anyway, go with what the most vocal people recommend.
6. Somewhere along the way, the razor stops being a functional item and gets turned into a fetish. One clear indication is that it is deprived of its name. Enter Filly, or Filli. Add wrong plural (Filli's, or Fillys). Add buzzwords from other forums with even more mentally unstable (keeping in mind that the D in RAD represents a mental disorder) and inexperienced users. Enter "totally best ever", "hands down", "little sucker" and other such meaningless drivel.
7. A new razor star is born. Rejoice!

As I said: Please buy more Pumi's!!!

Thank you.

Robin

PS In case you haven't noticed, neither W&B nor DD razors have deteriorated in terms of performance over the last three years. Funnily enough, though, their prices have. Could it be that people have finally realised that there is a bloody truckload of these still available? And probably thousands of so called Filly's, too? Ah, well, whatever.

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

I don't think that's how it works. I've done a quick comparison of W&B, DD, and Filarmonica crazes. Here's how it goes:

1. Brand is available in the market at a low price for items in good condition.
2. Brand gets discovered by experienced member, and passed on as a tip to his peer group.
3. An expert review gets written. Case in point, Max's review here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...bas-duras.html. Key issue: "It will get more expensive, and it will hold its value well". Add a professional photo, and you are in business.
4. Consumer reviews get written by people with more money than experience. Understandably, they feel a need for self justification (paying 2 or 3 times as much money for a convenience item as necessary isn't something most people do easily). Therefore, they declare this razor the holy grail of straight shaving, and the only safe way to get one of the 100% BBS shaves after one week of shaving.
5. Beginners, who are confused by the wide range of choices and opinions, anyway, go with what the most vocal people recommend.
6. Somewhere along the way, the razor stops being a functional item and gets turned into a fetish. One clear indication is that it is deprived of its name. Enter Filly, or Filli. Add wrong plural (Filli's, or Fillys). Add buzzwords from other forums with even more mentally unstable (keeping in mind that the D in RAD represents a mental disorder) and inexperienced users. Enter "totally best ever", "hands down", "little sucker" and other such meaningless drivel.
7. A new razor star is born. Rejoice!

As I said: Please buy more Pumi's!!!

Thank you.

Robin

PS In case you haven't noticed, neither W&B nor DD razors have deteriorated in terms of performance over the last three years. Funnily enough, though, their prices have. Could it be that people have finally realised that there is a bloody truckload of these still available? And probably thousands of so called Filly's, too? Ah, well, whatever.

Thank you, Robin. I really like your analysis. Can you predict which brand will be discovered next?

Originally Posted by akhorosh

Thank you, Robin. I really like your analysis. Can you predict which brand will be discovered next?

I still lust after a Chronik ..... whether it is hype or not ...... anybody ???

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Add buzzwords from other forums with even more mentally unstable (keeping in mind that the D in RAD represents a mental disorder)

Gee, At least there are more unstable people out than me...
Perhaps we could get to know each other a little better first, before that kind of name calling?

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I still lust after a Chronik ..... whether it is hype or not ...... anybody ???

That doesn't count. The mold got broken after J*el's, so there simply isn't enough supply. That said, a Zeepk should give you similar results, so don't despair!