Quote Originally Posted by MBR1965 View Post
+1 on checking the classifieds and reading in the wiki. You could also check whippeddog.com; if you're not too worried about looking pretty but just want functional, his sight unseen razors are a good deal. His "poor man's strop kit" and brush/soap combos are good too; for soap and brush you can also go to walgreens/walmart/target/etc. and pick up a Van der Hagen set for around $10. Good luck!
+1 -- Keep reading and researching. You can definitely come in under budget. WD=Whipped Dog, btw. Larry @ WD is helpful, communicative and has great prices. You can always call him and explain your position, I'd think.