Thread: Recently listed my Wade and Butcher with etching, pre 1890's

Howdy folks, just thought I would share the word. I listed this razor last night, there is 6 days and change left in the auction.
Wade and Butcher Straight Razor RARE Etching Pre 1890 | eBay

The blade and etching conversation can be found here for anyone curious - http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...er-thread.html

Cheers

I get 10% for using the pic of my blade etch!

I figure if anything Martin should get the split since he was the first one to post it

Your pix are not very good, etch or no etch. For, I think it is $0.75 you get the picture pack with like up to a dozen and they will be click to enlarge. I can never understand a seller not taking advantage of that. I would suggest taking some good, well lit photos of both sides and fleshing out the description. You'll have to go to "revise your item", delete the existing photos and start at that over. Before you upload any select the picture pac option.

Did I miss where you mentioned its size?

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Your pix are not very good, etch or no etch. For, I think it is $0.75 you get the picture pack with like up to a dozen and they will be click to enlarge. I can never understand a seller not taking advantage of that. I would suggest taking some good, well lit photos of both sides and fleshing out the description. You'll have to go to "revise your item", delete the existing photos and start at that over. Before you upload any select the picture pac option.

I'll definitely go back and tinker with some of the options. I think I was 16 the last time I sold something on ebay, so it's been a while. Guess it shows

Originally Posted by ace

Did I miss where you mentioned its size?

Not necessarily. I posted a picture of the blade with lined up with a tape measure as well as calipers, it wouldn't hurt for me to list that as text though. Just one more addition to make!

I don't mind you using the pic of the etch, but keep in mind that many ebayers just look at pics and bid. They don't read and when they do, they don't understand. You might consider ommitting that pic and use some lighting to bring out the etch in what you are actually selling. Might save trouble!

Why not list it Here and save 13% (ebay and paypal)

Mainly Because I Don't Know What I Can Get For It And I Don't Want TO Put Down AN Unrealistic Price. I'm posting This From My Phone And It's Formatting Strangely, Sorry About That

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I don't mind you using the pic of the etch, but keep in mind that many ebayers just look at pics and bid. They don't read and when they do, they don't understand. You might consider ommitting that pic and use some lighting to bring out the etch in what you are actually selling. Might save trouble!

Looking back, I should have asked to use your picture, regardless of how you feel about it now. I have MS paint, that's about it. Going through and adjusting levels is one thing, getting a decent picture from my phone is another. My camera got nicked on a recent flight and my cell phone is all I have at the moment, so it will have to do. I'll go back and just cut out the etch and place that instead of your razor. That should add some clarity I hope.

Edit - Sorry about the double post, I meant to edit the above post but went through the process incorrectly.