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Attachment 69625To what degree would initials carved into the monkey tail of a Dubl Duck affect its value in terms of percentage? I am looking at picking up such a razor. It is in otherwise excellent condition. I am thinking a 30% discount on an otherwise unblemished one.
Would appreciate any input.
I would consider it to be part of the razor's historical character and would not presume any discount.
As long as the initials aren't carved into the edge of the blade, I wouldn't think there should be much if any discount.
Guys, seriously. You would pay the same for this one as one without carved initials? Very forgiving, especially considering how many mint Dubl Duck Goldedges there are out there.
In that case, I'd suggest you buy one of those mint ones. The initials in no way detract from the aesthetics of the razor. It's not a work of art. It's a functional tool that someone cared enough about to personalize. I don't think it is a valid basis for anything close to a 30% discount.
Personally, I buy my razors to shave with, not to collect and look at.
If those say GM it's mine and I would appreciate it back please :)
Unless it's from Mr Duck himself I wouldn't pay it no mind.
I'm surprised. I was almost certain that there would be others who agreed with HarryA. He makes a valid argument. After all, a NOS razor is more valuable in an unopened state. However, in this case the razor clearly had been used, so I think that diminishes the extent of any possible discount.
On a Collectors Forum I bet there would be plenty, we tend to be more about the shave here, not exclusively but in general...Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
I love finding Mint/NIB/NOS razors out there, but honestly the first thing I do is hone them up and shave them so they are no longer truly NIB any longer anyway... I can honestly say I have NEVER bought a razor yet to look at :) Even the ones that sit in sealed closed glass cabinets, are shaved at least 1-2 times a year....
On another note, it would take me about 20 seconds to take those off there so that no one would ever know they were ever on there :)
I agree with no change to the price. If you want them gone, you can get them off. If you don't mind, why expect a lower price. It's not damaged in any way, so it wouldn't bother me one bit. As above, I think it's a cool part of the history, and I also appreciate that.
Well in general we do not do appraisals or valuations in the forums.Quote:
Originally Posted by HarryA
We do tend to look first at the edge, then the spine, then the scales
then the flats of the blade and any etching then if all the bits that we shave
with are in order we might look at the tail and wonder who valued their razor enough to put
his initials on it. DD razors are fashionable good shavers so they
demand a higher price than other no name "good shavers" do.
My only advice is to follow your heart. If you want it decide what
it is worth and make your bid. If someone wants it more let them
have it.
Gentlemen:
I must agree with my friend Utopian. If this razor were New Old Stock, in its original packaging and unused, I would expect it to be pristine to pay the price. In this case, the Dubl Duck has been used. That the razor has initials of the former owner on the tang adds some historical value to it. Perhaps a touch of mystery, as well, whereby I would always wonder who the former owner was and what life he had led.
Regards,
Obie
I think this comes down to the basic reasoning for why valuations aren't given here. It really is only up to the individual to decide what they would pay for something and since we're technically speaking in percentages here, there isn't a true answer.
If I would pay $100 for a perfect condition Goldedge which is intended for use, I don't think a slight personal etch would knock off 30% (my opinion). But if someone wants a NOS razor and it is worth $1,000 to that person, for whatever reason, and they find out it has a blemish, then maybe that razor isn't quite worth as much to them but the difference is really all up to the buyer. The seller may see it differently.
If to you the initials diminish the value of the razor by 30%, you should just make that offer to the seller. I'm sure if they're smart they'll just pass and move on to sell it for 100% to any other of the multitude of buyers who find the initials not a big deal, and then you can search for the blemish-free goldedge that will be worth the price.
Of course that 30% is a little bit silly to start with, since the prices those razors go for vary within factor of close to 10.
That, sir, is an absolutely brilliant response!
