Thread: Whipped Dog Sight unseen Razor and poor mans strop set

Its just how you put 'first and foremost'... kind of gives the impression to a newby that its whats expected of them (well does to me anyway).

However i do agree that the classifieds are a good place to look also.

And just a little FYI, Larry is also a member here. I don't know how active on the site he is, but a member none the less.

I would definitely take a chance with your money on one of Larry's just from what I have read in this forum. That said I would also agree with Pixel that the classifieds here are another great place to shop. It all boils down to what you want now and in the long run. I was about to click on a deal at Larry's but I just can't buy something without knowing exactly what I am getting.(or at least thinking it) No matter how good the deal. That's just me. I had some money to throw around when I started and it cost me to learn. No big deal and I learned.

Originally Posted by ReardenSteel

And just a little FYI, Larry is also a member here. I don't know how active on the site he is, but a member none the less.

And an amazingly nice guy that will help you considerably if you need it. He made a good impression on me

I guess I just do not want to spend 100 plus dollars on something that I will not end up liking

That is the perfect reason to go inexpensive with Whipped dog or classifieds. I thought the same thing, now I have RAD amongst other acquisition disorders involving shaving. I believe there are other sites that sell cleaned up vintage shave ready razors as well. The hours and hours spent online looking for info and such I am sure I have seen them. Just don't remember exactly where.

Originally Posted by Chugach68

That is the perfect reason to go inexpensive with Whipped dog or classifieds. I thought the same thing, now I have RAD amongst other acquisition disorders involving shaving. I believe there are other sites that sell cleaned up vintage shave ready razors as well. The hours and hours spent online looking for info and such I am sure I have seen them. Just don't remember exactly where.

There are many, many places to buy vintage razors online. The thing is to make sure that the one you're buying is shave-ready. Buying from the classified here or from someone known to and well regarded by the membership here are good ways to go. That way you know the thing will be ready to use when it arrives. If you find a razor at another, less well known site, be sure to communicate with the seller to make sure it has been honed properly.

I don't think anyone has mentioned Glen's (gssixgun here on SRP) site yet: For Sale - Gem Star Customs. Scroll down for his selection of DFS (Damn Fine Shaver) razors.

To the OP: where are you located?

Yes, Glen's site is one that I have seen with vintage for sale. Definitely shave ready.

I appreciate what Larry does for the hobby, but the unseens are HORRID looking.

It is kind of like buying a tobacco pipe. I want to see, preferably feel it in my hand. What it looks like is as important to me as what it does. YMMV. I have sold razors in the classifieds and on the bay. I've never said I'm letting this one go cheap because I don't want to invest the time to show it and to describe it accurately.

Caveat emptor (buyer beware) and "don't buy a pig in a poke" are two things that come to my mind. Not that I am singling out this particular seller. What I am saying goes for anyone selling a razor 'sight unseen.' Sometimes saving a buck is not economical at all IMHO.