Thread: Same old thing

So as I do my daily browsing through ebay, it is almost a given that I stumble across countless auctions of razors which are just absolutely trash. I understand there are scale collectors out there and the blade doesn't always make or break the deal. But I just don't understand how someone can be digging through their attic, etc., and think something completely shattered and obviously unusable would be worth money, at least in terms of razors.

Again, some are worth their weight in metal and some scales can be valuable or used as replacements but many could very well be worth less than the box in which they'll be shipped. And they always use a phrase similar to "good condition for its age."

Any thoughts on this? I think this is slightly more broad than things discussed recently, I have no specific examples in mind.

Hi!
I think many sellers are broken razors just do not understand them. That is why they write about "the state, good for age. "
For them, the razor just a piece of steel.
Sincerely,
Alexander

Think about it this way; pick some random antique 100+ years old.....how many collectors are actually looking to USE it as opposed to display it? Probably not many. We are the enlightened few, and I hope it stays that way.

I think even for a collection (not use), people will search razor in good condition.
Sincerely,
Alexander

Junk is junk, no matter how old it is. Just my thoughts.


Mick

People cannot believe it when they learn we shave with straights, mainly because they know so little about them. For the same reason, then, there are precious few out there, mostly sellers and shavers, who have any idea what differentiates a razor in good shape from one that is trash. Seven months ago I thought a tang was a drink.