Thread: %$#$$%% OMG - Unbelievable!

Originally Posted by Phrank

So while checking out, I'm watching the display as it totals up, and I almost coughed up a hair ball.

$26.72 for 5 cartridges!!!!

Are you [insert cuss word] kidding me!?!

But really, $26.72...that's insane...what, next year they'll be $35 a pop!?!

I'm telling you that is the exact reason that I made the switch 3+ months ago.
No kidding, I was fairly satisfied with my double-blade Atra. No fuss, no muss. Over time, new 'shaving systems' were showing up on my shelf. I asked SWMBO'd what was up and she said she couldn't get the blades any more so I had to upgrade. That happened again and again until I was using Fusion-5. I went to the store to pick them up AND SO HELP ME THEY HAD THE CARTRIDGES UNDER LOCK AND KEY!!!
Never again!

You did what?

You paid how much?

I made the switch to wet shaving when I tallied up what Fusions were costing me on an annual basis. Now I'll just have to shave with my Robert Williams for the next 50 years for the savings to mount up.

Last time i checked at my local they were $34 AUD for a 4pack. Shudders

Originally Posted by Hayzee

Last time i checked at my local they were $34 AUD for a 4pack. Shudders

Good ole "no discounts" Karratha.

Must be why people I know use the same multi bladed wonder for 3 to 6 months before replacing it.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Must be why people I know use the same multi bladed wonder for 3 to 6 months before replacing it.

Bob

I used to use the same cart head for ages, or until it clogged up with 3-4 day stubble whichever happened first. I much prefer straights from an enjoyment point of view though.

I think I'd need to shave with cartridges for about 675 years to make up for the money I've spent on straights.

I still keep one but only because you can't carry either a straight or DE/SE blade in hand luggage on a plane over here.

Originally Posted by UKRob

I still keep one but only because you can't carry either a straight or DE/SE blade in hand luggage on a plane over here.

Not sure you could anywhere to be honest.
I fly to and from work and just put my bag in the hold, it isn't that inconvenient, and it means I don't have to leave razors at work and home. I know I could, but I won't.