Hi guys,

I've been interested in switched to a straight razor for a while now. About a month ago, my girlfriend bought me a cheap faux straight razor - a Parker with replaceable safety blades - for my birthday so I could give it a try. I've been having a blast using it, and I'm looking to take the plunge and buy a real straight razor; I'd like some advice on what I should buy, where I should be buying from, and what I should be looking for when I buy.
e.g., I hear Dovo is a quality razor company; should I buy one of theirs (or a better company I don't yet know of), or would I be better off buying a razor from the SRP classifieds section or eBay? I'm looking to spend a hundred dollars (or even better, less) on the razor; is it even possible to find a razor worth getting for that price, or would I need to spend more?; would I get more bang for my buck buying a SRP classifieds razor, or is a new Dovo razor a better idea at that price point? What should I look for in the razor I'm buying so that I know it's high-grade/I'm not being ripped off? I also need information on a strop and whetstone.
I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction, or link me to a nice guide. Thanks!