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02-23-2012, 05:39 PM #1Member
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Antique markets?
Anyone have any general tips for razor hunting at antique markets?
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02-23-2012, 06:07 PM #2Historically Inquisitive
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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
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and if they dont take your offer walk away there is so many razors out there.dave5225 likes this.
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02-23-2012, 06:24 PM #3< Banned User >
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lol, that should work. Originally Posted by Martin103
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02-23-2012, 06:30 PM #4Member
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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 $$! "
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02-23-2012, 07:51 PM #5Vitandi
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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.
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02-23-2012, 08:51 PM #6Sharp as a spoon.
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keep your eyes peeled, it's sometimes amazing what you'll find hidden on the shelf with other stuff.
Why doesn't the taco truck drive around the neighborhood selling tacos & margaritas???
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02-23-2012, 09:05 PM #7This is not my actual head.
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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.baldy likes this.
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02-23-2012, 09:27 PM #8what Dad calls me
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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.
It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain
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02-23-2012, 11:13 PM #9Just a guy with free time.
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+1 to being prepared to leave empty handed, carrying a magnifier of some sort, and a light source.
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02-24-2012, 02:13 AM #10Resident schizophrenic
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My local antique store sells straights for $10 to $15 a piece. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones.
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