Thread: I don't understand why my Le Grelot sold for so much.

I've sold a few LeGrelots in the last few months and they've ranged from low $50 to around $120. Ive got one in the classifieds here at the moment for $98 that I reckon is much nicer than this one but no one seems interested. Perhaps I should just list it on ebay.

Originally Posted by Theseus

I gave up trying to make sense of ebay pricing a long time ago. What's hot seems to change on a daily, sometimes hourly basis.

I'm looking for a blade bank shaped like a dice with the embossed profile of a guy shaving his face on it ......

Originally Posted by johnmrson

Not that I'm complaining but it doesn't make any sense.

Le Grelot - Straight Razor | eBay

It sold for $170 and it wasn't a big blade nor was it shave ready. Any ideas why?.Attachment 103596

Great photo does it. Seriously it was listed the day two guys each wanted it one badly enough to pay $170.

It must likely cause
ebay just gets alot of
people shopping for
nice treasures.
You did do a good job on
posting nice photos.
So i guess that gets people who are willing to bid higher.
cause they have a good idea of the condition.

Maybe more than one person assumed it was one of 'them old' quarter-hollow grinds, or they assumed it was NOS? That or just a bidding war.

Well, some dude in Italy scored a 7/8 restored Joseph Rodgers this weekend, for only 55$.


So the universe made up for your fluke by generating an opposite fluke.
Sadly, the razor that got affected was mine.
@#$%^#$%^#$^!!!

The guy who bought it is a multi millionaire and well known philanthropist. You were his charity case for the month.

I agree a great picture is worth... $170.00.

Seriously it's marketing... a good picture, can't tell you how many times I have passed on an item because of the picture. If the photo is of poor quality then the seller is hiding something or the seller cares so little about the quality of the photo it reflects on the item and the seller.

Actually, I am writing a book on marketing and creating demand, just this thing. First Impression... you only get one shot. Exposure creates demand - Demand drives value. Take good photos, take lots, that is your exposure on line.

Originally Posted by Martin103

Well its a Le Grelot in good condition, my guess its because its a full wedge.

A beautiful blade indeed, but clearly not a full wedge with the curvature evident in the photo of the tip - more like a near-wedge, of which there are many. Got to have been the name and the lovely finish of the blade.

regards,
Neil

Very true. If I don't see good, clear, well-focused pics of the blade in open and closed positions I won't even bid. It's not just the photos though - if the blurb is positive that's a good thing. I can't stand those auctions where they state "...I don't know anything about straight razors, but..."

Regards,
Neil