Anyone have any general tips for razor hunting at antique markets?
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Anyone have any general tips for razor hunting at antique markets?
Sure, dont look so interested look at them all inspect the ones your interested in and completely disregard the asking price and make low ball offer, its not like their a line of people waiting to buy these things, always worked for me
and if they dont take your offer walk away there is so many razors out there.
I was thinking more that I haven't found a thread or post that says " wow look at these totally un-restorable chunks of rust! I found a store with 8 in a display and I cleaned them all out. 8 razors for $$! "
Generally, i tend to leave the unrestorable chunks of rust for the next person. i also leave the badly chipped, broken and bent ones there as well... i have seen some blades with $75 price tags that were so rusted and damaged they would not even make a decent letter opener i almost laughed in the guys face when he told me the price. occasionally though you will find a gem in there good luck.
keep your eyes peeled, it's sometimes amazing what you'll find hidden on the shelf with other stuff.
Be prepared to walk away - if the price is too much, don't be afraid to walk.
That's the best advice I have for shopping antique razors.
I like to take a pair of magnifying reading glasses and a Radioshack Microscope. Be picky and not afraid to walk away, there are others out there.
+1 to being prepared to leave empty handed, carrying a magnifier of some sort, and a light source.
My local antique store sells straights for $10 to $15 a piece. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones.