Thread: wade and butcher again

Thanks for the advice,but over here the only type of razor in antique shops are 99.99999% of the time rusted out bengalls, any way thats all I`ve been able to find
Regards Peter

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Trends, fads, cycles, group hysteria, call it what you will. Its been going on for some time. The Wonderedge is finally going down in price, the Filarmonica's are losing their lustre, the big razors are now more plentiful than ever and the price has come down. NOS razors were rare but are now plentiful and do not command the price they once did.

On any given day there are more than 750 straight razors available on Ebay and the number has increased a lot in the last 2-3 years. There is no reason to pay a lot of money for a W&B. About one week ago I picked up a 7/8 notched "For Barbers Use" W&B for $18. Last year I passed on one that was 8/8 or better because I was unwilling to pay $40.

Guys, don't be in such a hurry to buy razors. Go hunt for them at places other than Ebay. They are all over the place. Be patient and above all CHEAP!

Man, if you're just jonesing for a W&B, I've got a few shave ready ones I could sell you, and for less than the $100 or so you're willing to pay on ebay.

I would agree with Randy. Over the last 7 years ebay has really increased the number of razors and the trends have been all over the place. In many cases trends and followings have been originated by new people with only 1-2 months experience with a straight razor and other new people simply buy in. New people don't know and many times don't seem to care if someone who has 5 razors, 10 razors or thousands of razors is giving them advice. Tis a learning process. When you go for just cheap however, you really need to pay attention to the pictures of the razors and ask the sellers questions. This is of particular importance for W&B's as they in many cases have been poorly ground and are more a pain than imaginable to sharpen without a total regrinding. Look for rehandling, look at the depth of the bevel and look at the spine closely. Ask the seller if the razor is chipped, cracked, has tarnish or rust on the blade or handles. Ask for closer pictures. If they are unwilling, there will always be another gots ta have razor on ebay.

Have fun.

Lynn

Originally Posted by adjustme69

I would agree with Randy. Over the last 7 years ebay has really increased the number of razors and the trends have been all over the place. In many cases trends and followings have been originated by new people with only 1-2 months experience with a straight razor and other new people simply buy in. New people don't know and many times don't seem to care if someone who has 5 razors, 10 razors or thousands of razors is giving them advice. Tis a learning process. When you go for just cheap however, you really need to pay attention to the pictures of the razors and ask the sellers questions. This is of particular importance for W&B's as they in many cases have been poorly ground and are more a pain than imaginable to sharpen without a total regrinding. Look for rehandling, look at the depth of the bevel and look at the spine closely. Ask the seller if the razor is chipped, cracked, has tarnish or rust on the blade or handles. Ask for closer pictures. If they are unwilling, there will always be another gots ta have razor on ebay.

Have fun.

Lynn

True remember my W&B wedge. The picture is still in your gallery of what not to buy...

HEY PETER< where was your bid?

[QUOTE=gglockner]HEY PETER< where was your bid?[/QUOTE


I have been trying to contact the vendor for three days asking for postage and condition of other side of razor ,as there was no reply and not all the blade showing in the only pic I had a crook feeling and withdrew my bid on the grounds of non contact with vender
Kind regards Peter

Bg,I just won this razor for 33.00 IT will take it a week or two to arrive as this vendor only accepts cashiers checks.Ive bought from him before,he is usually ok.If you want the razor Ill sell it to you for what I paid for it.Ill let you know what condition its in and send you so high res photos when it comes in.I know youve been trying to get one of these,and this will be a good price provided its in real good shape.Let me know if you want it ,Best Regards Gary(traveller/Skeetshooter978)

[QUOTE=Traveller]Bg,I just won this razor for 33.00 IT will take it a week or two to arrive as this vendor only accepts cashiers checks.Ive bought from him before,he is usually ok.If you want the razor Ill sell it to you for what I paid for it.Ill let you know what condition its in and send you so high res photos when it comes in.I know youve been trying to get one of these,and this will be a good price provided its in real good shape.Let me know if you want it ,Best Regards Gary(traveller/Skeetshooter978)[/QUOTEThank you very much for the kind offer ,but I just got my hands on one today ,so I hope its ok
Kind regards Peter

Originally Posted by adjustme69

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Look for rehandling, look at the depth of the bevel and look at the spine closely. Ask the seller if the razor is chipped, cracked, has tarnish or rust on
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Lynn, could you elaborate on the 'depth of the bevel' issue ?

Thanks

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