Thread: Should I buy this?

I have been offered a used 2 1/2" Tony Miller Horeshide Strop with genuine linen backing. It is the old style, but the vendor assure me that it is in very good condition. He is asking $105 for it including shipping to the UK. The shipping cost represents about $17 of the asking price.

Would this be a good buy or should I just buy the new 3" latigo?

You might want to look at Tony's new strops. The last time I looked his new Artisans Strops with linen weren't that much. Even with 17$ for shipping they were under $100. His site www.thewellshavedgentleman.com should be back open tomorrow. It might be worth a check

For that price you could buy a brand new strop from Tony directly. Maybe the experts would be better to chime in here, but it's really up to your preference.

EDIT: Looks like Bob beat me to it...man I'm a slow typer.

wow thats a really high price i know tonys products are high grade but that vendor is trying to make a killing from 1 sale i would deal directly with tony personally

I thought it was quite a high price for a used strop, but had no idea what a horse hide strop would retail for new.

Think I'll stick with new and get the 3" latigo plus a practice strop. Thanks

I think you will be very happy with this decision.

I'm sooooooo impressed with the Legendary Tony Miller.

I just checked my e-mails and found he had sent me a personal e-mail regarding my post. How cool is that?

The man is a total gentleman! (I doft my hat to you Sir)

Anyway, to cut to the chase. I have responded to his e-mail by informing him that I would like to order the 3" Artisan with handles in red latigo and a practice strop. I hope he doesn't mind, as his shop front is not yet open and I have no desire to offend him or intrude on his personal time with business matters.

I couldn't resist and his personal touch has instilled me with total confidence.

Thank you Tony.

My post to Black Beard was to clarify original pricing on my Horsehide strops over the past year, not to try and steer him from his possible deal.


Tony

^ Absolutley.

Nothing but excellent help

To clarify further, the item I was offered was not from a SRP forum member.