I won't be something (with the only exception being something I really really want) unless its a great deal. (My prize so far is two NOS Solingens at $35) That's my way of doing it. I'm working my way up to a seven day solingen rotation, plus my current shaver (that little 4/8's ****ing POS is actually really nimble) as a trimmer. On my way there, so no one can say I didn't and so that I gain valuable experience, I am buying one each from different countries and trying them out. If I like them, I'll keep them. If I don't, I'll sell them. I found a LeCoultre (Swiss) but upon holding it and feeling it, didn't really like it. I didn't even buy it. (I did end up buying it for and shipping it out to Walt). I currently have a Fontenille (French) and a Rogers (English) to be sharpened. I think I am going to sell the Rogers. I don't like it right now, so unless it's a fantastic shave... The Frenchie looks and feels better though. We'll see how she shaves. Anyway. That's how I cope.