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  1. 10-22-2014, 08:33 PM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by metulburr View Post
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    After looking more into it. I would be cautious of buying the Wade & Butcher Sheffield here
    Vintage Wade Butcher Sheffield England Straight Razor | eBay

    because the seller has zero feedback and the sellers account was created a week ago. While the other one
    Vintage Wilbert Safety Razor Shaving Acme Company | eBay
    has a couple thousand responses 100% positive.
    I didn't look at the sellers info just the razors. It looks to be in good condition but it's ended already anyways. But just to give you an idea that was about ten minutes of looking at razors online.

    If you ever have a question about whether a razor is any good just ask and post photos or a link. And many of us will be able to tell if it's any good. If you do find one that you like but your not sure you can pm me the link and I will let you know what I think. If you do find something you want but it's not shave ready send it my way I'll hone it for you. Free of course just pay shipping. I have done this for several guys just starting out. Or you can send me the gold dollar. Maybe I can make it work and in the meantime you will have the shavette.
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    Also look into Whipped Dog Sight Unseen or even his Sight Unseen Flawed. You get a properly sharp SR for a very good price. Al is a great seller, ships fast and fills exactly the niche market for customers like you. I have two of his razors and shave with them daily!
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    Quote Originally Posted by nessmuck View Post
    Why don't one of you razor hoarders ,do a Pay it forward !!! And get this guy up and running !!!! It's a win -win......I have done it 3 times...no brag ..just fact..LOL
    I believe a few members have done this, some of them only to find the stuff for sale on ebay a week later.
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    Quote Originally Posted by edhewitt View Post
    I believe a few members have done this, some of them only to find the stuff for sale on ebay a week later.
    I spoke with @razorfeld and even better news for @metulburr... Along with the shavette, I'm going to send along an actual straight razor. @razorfeld sent me a gold straight to help when I was learning. I'm going to send this along to metulburr and keep the "pay it forward" going. It was originally honed by @razorfeld and @cudarunner did a touch up on it recently as I didn't have my stropping down yet. It's a good shaver and should give him a chance to compare the shavette and a good straight.
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  6. 10-23-2014, 11:01 AM #35
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    Your generosity overwhelms me.

    I believe a few members have done this, some of them only to find the stuff for sale on ebay a week later.
    I can assure you that its not a ploy to make a profit. I will remember and pay it forward when i can.

    Again Thank you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by metulburr View Post
    Your generosity overwhelms me. I can assure you that its not a ploy to make a profit. I will remember and pay it forward when i can. Again Thank you.
    No worries. Your tax dollars pay my salary so you basically paid for the Parker. And @razorfeld hooked me up with the straight I'm sending, so thank him.
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    Everything is in the mail. You'll have a great straight and a Parker if that doesn't work out. I sent you about 200 blades of different brands.
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    Quote Originally Posted by metulburr View Post
    Your generosity overwhelms me.


    I can assure you that its not a ploy to make a profit. I will remember and pay it forward when i can.

    Again Thank you.
    metulburr, just to keep the confusion from happening, Major is sending you a Gold Seal straight. NOT to be confused with the Chinese Gold Dollar. The Gold Seal is a reputable brand and an excellent shaver when maintained properly, as Major will tell you. Do enjoy and go slow to learn more in depth at each step you encounter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MajorEthanolic View Post
    Everything is in the mail. You'll have a great straight and a Parker if that doesn't work out. I sent you about 200 blades of different brands.
    Well done Major, you've earned yourself a free Master's class in honing if you're ever interested.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nessmuck View Post
    Why don't one of you razor hoarders ,do a Pay it forward !!! And get this guy up and running !!!! It's a win -win......I have done it 3 times...no brag ..just fact..LOL
    Ok I man up send me a PM and I will send you a shave ready vintage SR. Need and address and name. I got a few that are in my hoard and if your serious We the community want to help.
    All we ask is that when you get to a better place ....pay it forward
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