Sup guys. Is it just me or does it seem like straight razors are just not selling for as much as they where 6 months ago? is the market for straights going down or what? let me know what you think!
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Sup guys. Is it just me or does it seem like straight razors are just not selling for as much as they where 6 months ago? is the market for straights going down or what? let me know what you think!
Don't know but if what you say is true good news for me.
There are thousands of nice vintage straight razors to choice from.
That means one every buyer is happy with the number of blades
they have less buyers lower prices.
and if there are thousands listed that just means there might be millions.
waiting to be found. Cause the number of listings never seem to go down.
Plus we are in the worst ecomony in a very long time.
The masses just don't have spare money to spend on stuff that
falls in the luxury grouping of shopping.
Their just saving their money for the basics housing food etc.
In the years I've been following straight razors on ebay the tide rises, falls and rises again. I think the economy in general is down here in the USA. Let gasoline prices fall back a buck and watch stuff sell for more on ebay. Also wait for winter to set in. When people are stuck inside they are on the computer more. Anyway, what I'm getting at is that the razor market ebbs and flows. IMHO
Depends on the razor I guess, I see some nice blades sell for a lot of money.
The hyped brands still bring big dollars, which is good for the rest that shave great but sell for reasonable amounts.
maybe its just me! but I have notice that there are not as many good wade and butchers as there has been. "like choppers"
No worries, as people die their razors get sold. All of ours will be up there eventually. :chapeauQuote:
Originally Posted by bokerblade
I aree with this. Those non well name razors are right in my wheelhouse price range.Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
Damned, if that ain't a bit depressing, Jimmy. :hmmm:Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
I think it's because Wullie now has the market cornered -- everything left on fleabay are his rejects.Quote:
Originally Posted by bokerblade
Just pm me if you see any cheap ones by Iwasaki . ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
There is a certain furniture man that seems to be able to bring a pretty good $ for his razor auctions be they Straight or DE.
I love the smell of cedar in the morning. With times being what they are, sometimes you just have to wonder if a seller has a monkey shill bidding for them to increase the price, seems kind of curious if you ask me.
I happen to know that seller and I would vouch for his honesty without reservation. No shills necessary with his auctions.Quote:
Originally Posted by ReardenSteel
I meant no offence Jimmy, the furniture man has quite the reputation as I have bid on a few of his auctions. I was referring to another more curious seller. It always seems as if the latter seller has the same items for auction every couple of months or so even after the item has sold and has received and given feedback.
Yep the boom is over and I think you all should start selling now before it gets worse :rofl2:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/aucti...right-now.html
I sell quite a few straights on ebay and I'd describe the prices at the moment as being inconsistent. There has also a reduction in the number of quality razors for restore or refresh coming up for sale.
I've bought items from the furnitureman, they are definitely top notch!!
I have to agree with johnmrson, the quality is just not there. but I can see how that would change from month to month.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnmrson
I think it has a lot to do with the economy. I know when my finances aren't so great, I tend not to buy too many razors. However, when I have a surplus of money, I buy many more. Of course I do have two reasons for this obsessive compulsion. First, I have a grandson and several nephews and great-nephews who will need schooling in the manly arts. Second, I am something of a straight razor evangelist and I believe every man should own at least one straight razor. At any rate, when I make good money, those who sell straight razors on e-bay make money off me. And believe me, I am quite happy to trade green for good steel.Quote:
Originally Posted by bokerblade
Not my SRP razor I am taking it with me.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
Yea i argee i would like to be buried with my favorite blades.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaswarb
Need to be able to shave in the after life.