I'm a noob, but I gotta extend major kudos to The Topher (ranat1) and Mike_ratliff. I recently purchased a razor from each of them and can only describe the experience as excellent. Both shipped in a very timely fashion and packaging was excellent. The photos they provided didn't do either of the blades justice, both are just awesome. Both were shipped shave ready and easily match the level of sharpness claimed. It can feel a little sketchy dishing out $50 to somebody you've never met hoping they're gonna live up to their end of the deal, but I have no regrets in doing so. So any other rookies looking to pick up blades refurbished by either of these guys should do so without hesitation, these guys gentlemen who honour their word. Hats off to both of you.
T