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I'm a little heartbroken...I saw this guy and immediately the line in Wayne's World popped in my head:
"She will be mine, oh yes, she will be mine"
I bid more than I ever have for a safety razor, but in no way was I prepared to go as high as it went.
Unfortunately I've never seen another like it.
Antique METROPOLIS SAFETY RAZOR Mint in Case Silverplate Open Comb w/ Blades | eBay
Very nice, but way overpriced IMO. Again, YMMV.
Funny but if it was a straight at that price, I'd say it was high, but not overpriced, depending on what it was.....then again, I still haven't spent that much yet.
I have never used a safety razor, but that one is definitly a beauty.
I would gladly shave with it.
I have to kind of agree...
It blows my mind, to be honest...there are amazing and collectable safety razors out there to be had for under $100 if you look for a bit. I was willing to go $135...but good lord. Never in a million years $300.
On the other hand, I had no problem paying that for a Livi new grind...so I guess, as always, value is in the eye of the beholder.
I thought I'd never buy any razor anywhere near that price, but then my wife casually mentioned that she got a great deal on a Dooney and Burke purse in that range. I realized that maybe I should treat myself occasionally. My Hart Steel arrived shortly thereafter.
Am I just a straight homer if I feel straights should worth more because actual craftsman actually work on them versus something totally machine made?
Maybe if someone hand-forged me a safety razor in the fires of Mordor...maybe then I would pay $300...and call it my precious
To Dfriedl...I had the same experience this weekend. Except I had bought a razor earlier this week and my guilt was immediately washed away by her purchase of a alpaca cloak yesterday. (even felt better that I had already used the razor and she would have to wait till autumn to use the cloak!(:-).
If I'm not mistaken, those Metropolis razors are pretty damn rare, especially in that condition. Add in a rabid collector base and $300 doesn't surprise me at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanjewell
I used to collect DEs, particularly slant A.K.A. twisted head, DEs. I have quite a few Gillettes too and thought I knew something about DEs, but that is a new brand to me. Never saw or heard of it before. A very attractive looking design.
I wouldn't doubt it...but if that's what the going rate is, I'm fine admiring from afar...Quote:
Originally Posted by Theseus
I say keep hitting the fea markets, gun shows, antique stores, and or estate sales as you never know what you'll find. I mean if Mastermason03 can score a Grim Reaper in great condition at a swap meet, I'm sure you'll come across another one in the future. I keep telling myself that regarding various items on my wish list. Me and the misses are headed to a small town in the next few week with LOTS of antique stores, I'll keep you in mind whilst searching.
Anyone know the year of that razor?
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Regarding the age...I'm guessing 30s-40s.
I've been wanting to get a vintage three piece slant razor, something with more weight than a modern Merkur. I watched one auction a few months back for a gorgeous three piece slant razor that was branded Abercrombie & Fitch of all things. Someone said it was probably designed for women. It did have a long handle and a beautiful curved head, not angular like the Merkur. I remember it sold for over $330!