I think you made a point about gambling on ebay. There's the difference of a razor there for $20 and the same razor, at least same brand/style here for $60.
Here the listing is for a shave ready, in good working condition and cleaned up properly. Nothing hidden from a newbie to SR shaving.
I have no input on Whipped Dog, since I don't know him or have dealt with the company. To each their own.........