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  1. 09-24-2013, 02:13 AM #1
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    I know the Swedish ones are consistently high since last year. Any chance the last Bond movie might affect the interest in straight razor?
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    The price increase is caused by one thing, and one thing only - hipsters!

    Check out the price of single-speed bikes - through the roof!

    Plastic rim glasses, skinny jeans - prices are skyrocketing!

    Do the hipsters care, no, they only have two emotions, disdain and utter disdain!

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    Prices in the Rogue Valley are getting crayzy as well.I went to an antique mall the other day and found some unrestored JenCo razors between $50.-$80.!These were the plain blades no frills,the shop owner looked shocked that I walked out.
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    I've picked up a few straights from the SRP Classifieds for a very fair price, but apart from that I'm restricted to ebay.
    Over the last two months some bargains have come my way and I've paid over the odds (not too many) for a couple
    I just had to have. The big razors are out of my price range, too many people after them. I don't really care about that.
    I have my list of favourite sellers and a watch list and I'm always ready to haggle if that option is available.
    Since I started this journey I have gradually paid more for what I want and just accept it.

    IF YOU LOOK HARD ENOUGH THERE WILL ALWAYS BE BARGAINS
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    Try German and French ebay, or Tradera (Swedish). Tradera even offers help in English.

    Much better prices there.
    Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.
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    Now really...Just how many razors do you need?!...


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    Quote Originally Posted by MickR View Post
    Now really...Just how many razors do you need?!...


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    About 40 or 50 at least.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kees View Post
    Try German and French ebay, or Tradera (Swedish). Tradera even offers help in English.

    Much better prices there.
    No no, stay away!!!
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    Hur Svenska stålet biter kom låt oss pröfva på.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lemur View Post
    No no, stay away!!!
    Tried tradera, its all in Swedish.
    Bread and water can so easily become tea and toast
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