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

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.

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

It is a nice one. I have always been curious about the "Hospital" and the symbol reminds of a fishing bobber or a Christmas ornament.
Were these made for medical use and what IS the symbol etched on the tang?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

It is a nice one. I have always been curious about the "Hospital" and the symbol reminds of a fishing bobber or a Christmas ornament.
Were these made for medical use and what IS the symbol etched on the tang?

A bell. Le Grelot = the bell.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

A bell. Le Grelot = the bell.

Oh! I can see a sleigh bell ! Now, what about hospital?

I didn't realize that my current buying habits were causing a trend!

It's just 7 French razors that I bought in the last two weeks...

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Oh! I can see a sleigh bell ! Now, what about hospital?

Hospital was the founders last name.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...rs-france.html

Originally Posted by Martin103

Hospital was the founders last name.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...rs-france.html

Thanks, Martin. Not so schooled in French!

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

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

I try to describe the good things as well as the bad, which seems pretty rare for straight razors on ebay. Mine seem to be the only ones that have a scuff mark on the scales or a dirt pit on the blade. Everyone else's always seem to be in mint condition