Thread: Why so much?

Ok I wasnt going to post this just in case it was going to sell for a decent price, but since it has exceeded that I think at this point, I think no harm done.

Here is a wonderedge for sale on ebay,
VINTAGE STRAIGHT RAZOR WONDEREDGE DUBL DUCK VERY NICE - eBay (item 110622849932 end time Dec-19-10 18:29:22 PST)

May I ask why is this one going for so much? I have seen others in the area of 200, and saw a lifetime a couple weeks ago, go for much less than this one. So what gives? Is this one different, or just a hot item.

Brian

Honestly, I think someone really, really wanted this one.

What makes that razor nice? The swirls, the scales are still new and the color isn't sapped out or discolored (yellow), minimal blemishes and the bolsters are still in great condition. Not to mention the nice DD Box but I'm less concerned with the box.

However, with the pitting on the tang I am wondering the same thing.

Like I said, someone must have really wanted this one. Maybe it was the final piece to complete their DD collection. But, it only takes one guy with a high budget and they will get what they want.

Travis is right. If you check the bid history, only two guys have bid over $250. And one of them bid early on.

If you thought that one was bad, checkout this one.

DD Goldedge, original box, original wrapper... excellent condition. Why some people pay this much I don't know.

The sad part is, if you hone it up and use for any length of time and try to sell it, I doubt you'll get your money back.

DUBL DUCK GOLDEDGE - 5/8 - STRAIGHT RAZOR - NOS MINT! - eBay (item 230562662322 end time Dec-19-10 13:03:20 PST)

I have several WonderEdges but they are all spike points and I believe they are more common. I wonder if the bidding war might have been influenced by the round point?

As of right now, there is still 4 hours left in the bidding on that Goldedge and it is already up over $700!!!!!! I know the whole idea that a razor is truly worth what one will pay for it, but close to $1,000 (I'm assuming it will go up) for a DD Goldedge is unfathomable.

Frank, you'll have to tell us how she shaves when you get her... LOL

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Frank, you'll have to tell us how she shaves when you get her... LOL

I'm not that sneaky!

I've heard that the round point is much rarer...don't know from my own experience, though.

It's just pretty insane no matter what the reason. Think of some of the wonderful custom razors you can buy for that much. Just crazy stuff!