Thread: Do YOU even know what your selling?

I love finding razors that aren't described right. I got a really nice Boker that was in a vintage looking Pakistan box and was described as a Pakistan razor. I had to look really close at the pictures to notice that it was really a Boker. Needless to say I think the reason that I got it extremely cheap was because everyone just noticed Pakistan razor instead of looking at the pictures. When it comes to eBay I always read the descriptions and look at the pictures so I know exactly what I am getting myself into. That way I can sometimes find some good deals where the seller doesn't know what they really have.

Terms are used on Ebay because they sell razors, not because they accurately describe them. I've yet to see my first Wade and Butcher that had 'Huge', 'Monster' or 'Chopper' stamped on the blade.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I took a look at it. It is, as the blade states, and extra hollow. Looking at the seller's other items for sale I'd bet he is an antique/flea market seller. He probably knows very little about the fine distinctions of straight razors and/or he figures someone searching using the term 'wedge' will end up looking at his item and maybe buying it.

Antique Joseph Rodgers & Sons Sheffield Wedge Razor Extra Hollow Ground | eBay

Item number: 251139986302

I agree. The uninformed are using metawords for the search engines.

rolo

Ive been a member of e-bay since 1997, and i welcome anything that miss-marked, in the wrong categories, in lots etc.
I find that some of you like to "contact the seller" just to tell them the razor is not worth that much or the description is wrong, but please remember that some of these sellers make a living on ebay and they cant know all the details, and when you get that kind of question or comments its really annoying and inapropriate, it did happen to me a few times for sure.
Personnaly i choose a different approach! http://straightrazorpalace.com/aucti...bay-story.html

So many good buys on ebay.
should i start selling things.
On there again.
I possiblety might make it so
no one can message me though ebay.
cause ya guys was really annoying.
One So called restorer guy of razors in pa.
took the time to say my item with the box was over priced.
That so backed up my idea of not condsiring buying them way
too shiny.

I don't mind so much the mis-labeling, as long as the photos are clear and many. I find mis-labeled lighters occasionally, resulting in a good grab for me. I don't buy straight razors from Ebay, myself. There is too much about them that I don't know. It takes a trained eye to spot problem razors consistently; I'm not there yet. I buy Carborundums, barber hones & lighters. These items I am more knowledgeable about. If I want a razor or a hone, other than Carborundums or barber hones; I buy them from members here or purchase them from retailers that get direct from the manufacturers, such as Norton or Shapton.

I trust the members here in the classified section. Not just anybody can join & post junk. I'm actually surprised how well the classifieds are managed here. The resources here at SRP(including the vendors) allow for a better selection of straight razors, JMO.

Originally Posted by rolodave

I agree. The uninformed are using metawords for the search engines.

rolo

You mean like how every piece of rock is listed as a "razor hone"?

This razor was described as being from the 1940's . I was the only bidder , and I got it real cheap .

dammit my first burn on ebay came in today a QUEENS CUTLERY WEDGE RAZOR Quote: no chips or cracks..yadda yadda yadda

the razor looks like steel wool was very heavily applied and there ARE 2 chips in the blade and a deep gouge in the monkey tail with a lot of other deep scratches around the pin at the top of the scales not to mention the blades point is bent over slightly i think i have to reset the bevel also must have been far rusted there is rust remnants on the insides of the scales...oh well i wanted to learn to restore razors anyway, didn't pay too much either

Originally Posted by dave5225

This razor was described as being from the 1940's . I was the only bidder , and I got it real cheap .

Wow that looks alot older then 1940's good score.