Hi everyone. I've stumbled across this site a few weeks ago and have been lurking since then. There's a wealth of information who's surface I've only just begun to scratch. To start, I've decided I'd like to begin with two razors: one Sheffield; one Solingen. Brands I am considering are Wade & Butcher, J.A. Henckels & Otto Deutsch. (I realize there is only one Sheffield razor listed among the 3.)

Since I'm new to straights, and rather than sink a hefty amount of money into something that may not be for me, I'd rather try to obtain these razors rather inexpensively. And to do that, I am turning to *gasp* e-bay.

I've been ready to purchase now for a few days, but I'm having a hard time determining what is authentic and what is not. I am more concerned with getting a true and correct razor. Spots of rust, slight pitting and stains do not bother me as long as the steel is good and the edge of the blade does not require extensive repair.

This razor is inexpensive and has no bids leading me to believe it should be passed on.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Otto-Deutschs-FRITZ-/260700634817?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb2f7 fec1

This razor is more expensive, but has a chip in the blade. Is this repairable, or best to avoid? From the make an offer option it looks like it might be had for half the listed price due to the chip.
OTTO DEUTSCH "HANS" STRAIGHT RAZOR GREEN W/INLAID CIB - eBay (item 260699597795 end time Nov-30-10 20:18:27 PST)

Henckles razor
Collectable J.A Henckels Solinger Straigh Razor - eBay (item 220679310782 end time Dec-05-10 02:33:29 PST)

One more Henckles
J.A. HENCKELS ZWILLINGSWERK SOLINGEN STRAIGHT RAZOR - eBay (item 300497007445 end time Dec-05-10 18:00:09 PST)

Thanks for reading. I'm very excited to get going.