Thread: Razor from ebay

Originally Posted by kelbro

Depends on the description...

Can you post a link to the original auction?

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I don't think the scales can be repaired if they are celluloid. If they are plastic they can be glued.

Here is the link... FILARMONICA #12 NOVODUR Old Spanish straight razor. - eBay (item 230265851225 end time Jun-29-08 15:58:38 PDT)

Thanks,
Scott

wow seller doesnt have any - feedback contact him and get your money back

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

wow seller doesnt have any - feedback contact him and get your money back

That's why I'm surprised.

I'll go ahead and ask for a refund. Is there any special protocol I should follow?

V/R,
Scott

If paid through PayPal then they have a resolution center to handle disputes. This will get it resolved. You would file under "significantly different then as described." PayPal does have the ability to make the seller do the right thing.

Originally Posted by headdoc

If paid through PayPal then they have a resolution center to handle disputes. This will get it resolved. You would file under "significantly different then as described." PayPal does have the ability to make the seller do the right thing.

Thanks for the advice, I sent the dispute through PayPal.

Mike- Thanks for the reassurance, I'm pretty new and honestly worried about something not working out.


V/R,
Scott

Is that the actual razor pictured? I can't see any chipping on the blade's edge and as long as the scale isn't cracked clean through or so badly damaged as to make it completely unusable then I wouldn't consider it an issue worth asking for a refund IMO. Besides, scales can be replaced and even though you may want the originals that came with it the blade looks good enough to warrant a set of custom scales.

Originally Posted by Agamemnon

Is that the actual razor pictured? I can't see any chipping on the blade's edge and as long as the scale isn't cracked clean through or so badly damaged as to make it completely unusable then I wouldn't consider it an issue worth asking for a refund IMO. Besides, scales can be replaced and even though you may want the originals that came with it the blade looks good enough to warrant a set of custom scales.

I'm not so upset about the small chip on the bevel, I know that can be fixed, but the bottom rear scale is cracked to the pin.
The idea about custom scales actually hadn't crossed my mind, but I still payed for "mint" or New old stock, I believe is the term, and I received an item with damage that would have certainly lowered my bidding on it.

Sorry about the pictures, my camera is ancient, but I figure you can still see the crack.


V/R,
Scott

Originally Posted by Smurf87

Thanks for the advice, I sent the dispute through PayPal.

Mike- Thanks for the reassurance, I'm pretty new and honestly worried about something not working out.


V/R,
Scott

My personal preference for such situations is to first contact the seller and file a dispute with Paypal only if they are not accommodating. Paypal is a rather screwed up company and I am afraid that they may freeze the seller's account not just that transaction, which I think would be rather excessive.
In any case I also don't see a chip, but according to the description the razor is supposed to be new and unopened.

I'm sure you'll work it out with the seller.

I'm guessing the reason you dont see the chip is because the photos posted are the ones used in the auction. One side shows the entire razor, the second one hides the bottom of the scales. Suspicious....

I too would be interested in seeing the damage.

Just send the seller a message through ebay with the problem and your email. I have dealt with this guy and he has always been very good, I'll be surprised if he doesn't come thru for you.