Thread: Ebay and well known brands

Well it could have been a "scrapencheekenbluder" for $5.00

Getting back on topic, I tend to agree with most comments. I don't own a W&B yet but must eventually try to aquire one. I have an old Chris Johnson (never heard of eh ?) Sheffield steel 5/8 and it's a great shaver. Cleaned it up from almost totally rusted and it honed very quickly, retains a good edge as well.

I do like my Friodurs, Henckels etc..once the edge is set they are great shavers.

Gary

I understand why Dorkos, Ducks and Pumas are in such high demand. People who have used them found out they hone very well and hold a great edge and can be counted on to be a top-notch shaver. With many other razors, I've had very good and not so good. Some just don't hone well no matter what you do. Some seem to take a dynamite edge with no effort at all. The people what typically pay the high prices for these cult razors are people who already have one or two. They're not the only great shavers there are, though, but here's what marks them as superb razors: 1. They are outstanding shavers without exception. 2. They are made of the most expensive steel available at the time. 3. They were ground by the best grinders of the time, so their geometry and grinds are impeccable. They tend to have superb aesthetics and all the earmarks of a top quality razor.

There are plenty of other razors that shave great. The cult razors aren't the only ones, but I can see why they're in demand. I don't expect that to change any time soon, either.

Robert, I couldn't have said it any better myself. But we don't want people to think that they only have to spend the big bucks for the cult razors. There are plenty of suprises out there. Also remember that though there is a difference between a razor that gives a great shave and one that gives an exceptional shave a great shave is still a great shave and as with everything else as you start out in this endeavor you start with more modest equipment and as your finances permit you upgrade. But remember there is something for everybody out there. No different than with cars. Probably everyone would like to drive a Mercedes but most can't afford it and never will and thats alright, my Honda Civic makes me happy.

Someone mentioned resale value. That is a good point, the Puma's the Dorko's the Ti's won't go down in value. But it is a real treat for me to get a bargin. The Dorko 15/16 arrived and it is also a great shaver. I wasn't surprised though I expected it. The Rudolf Schmidt and the Fermarud were wonderful surprises and I will never sell them just because they are great unvalued razors.

Then again, if their excellent quality becomes known in this community, that would also carry over into good resale value.
After all, I would guess that at least 10 % of buyers who are in the market for razors read SRP in one or another way. That's quite enough to move market prices. Especially since supply is somewhat limited.

Redwoood

That may very well be true.

I wouldn't go as far as doing the Honda Civic and Mercedes comparison. My Taylor's Eye Witness (not a very well known brand) still outperforms the Satinedge as a shaver. Yeah, with the cult razors you know what you're getting but you can get just as good or better performance from SOME less known brands that you get at bargain prices.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

I wouldn't go as far as doing the Honda Civic and Mercedes comparison. My Taylor's Eye Witness (not a very well known brand) still outperforms the Satinedge as a shaver. Yeah, with the cult razors you know what you're getting but you can get just as good or better performance from SOME less known brands that you get at bargain prices.

My point exactly