Thread: Razor from ebay

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 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.

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

I just recieved his message through paypal-

He is claiming that the item was undamaged prior to delivery, and that it may have somehow been damaged while inside the razor box wrapped in bubble wrap. I don't know what to think or do...

Any advice?

V/R,
Scott

Fight it!! If he said the razor is NOS then either he is a liar or he doesn't know razors!! I see signs of hone wear on the spine and the spike has been rounded! I'f thats NOS I am a monkeys uncle!
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Edit: I also would have contacted the seller before contacting paypal!

A scale will split at the pin like that if the razor is forced too hard into the scales. That is why so many bone and ivory ones have that crack at the wedge pin. Celluloid tends to be flexible and less likely to do that but it can still happen. If it was closed really hard or if it was banged around it could have cause that but if would have had to be pretty hard.

And this is my 500th post after the great crash. Smurf the crash cause I would be a blabber mouth now! But yea anyways!

Giving the seller the benefit of the doubt, it could be shipping damage. Since he said NOS, I would also expect it to be near perfect, no cracks. He should refund your money and file a claim.

Personally, I would have contacted the seller before getting PayPal involved. If the seller didn't respond appropriately, then sic the dogs on him

I believe that it is the seller's responsibility to ensure that your purchase arrives safely.

Originally Posted by kelbro

Giving the seller the benefit of the doubt, it could be shipping damage. Since he said NOS, I would also expect it to be near perfect, no cracks. He should refund your money and file a claim.

Personally, I would have contacted the seller before getting PayPal involved. If the seller didn't respond appropriately, then sic the dogs on him

I believe that it is the seller's responsibility to ensure that your purchase arrives safely.

What can I do if it really is damaged from shipping?

Are you saying he can pay me and then recieve compensation from the delivery service?

V/R,
Scott

If it were me I would keep the razor. Maybe the seller might be willing to cut a deal on another item to compensate? As far as feedback I would even leave a positive as I realize that most sellers don't really know much about razors and so I'm more concerned that the item ships quickly and without glitches. As far as JMS's post about spine wear I can't really see it myself and it's quite possible that the toe end was made slightly rounded. I believe my Fila has the same type of rounding.