Thread: Shops in London selling straights?

Did the rounds yesterday truefitts/trumpers/tobs in order to get a real life look at different sizes and types of straight.

Very disappointed saw all 5/8s apart from one 6/8, none of them had a clue when the would have more delivered.

All were pretty much tied in to DOVO from what i gathered.

Is there anywhere in Central london to find a wide array of sizes and styles without taking a blind punt on the web?

Hi Rowdi,

I think the answer is, unfortunately, no. I did the same trips when I started out. I am unfortunately not in London at the moment, otherwise you could have come and had a look at my (limited) rotation.

Keep in mind too that there seems to be a limited supply coming from the few current manufacturers, they can't seem to keep up with demand. It might be no matter where you go in person or on the net you won't find a huge huge variety.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Keep in mind too that there seems to be a limited supply coming from the few current manufacturers, they can't seem to keep up with demand. It might be no matter where you go in person or on the net you won't find a huge huge variety.

Bob

One would hope they don't see it as a flash in the pan and increase production to match eh?

Originally Posted by DaveTheGeordie

One would hope they don't see it as a flash in the pan and increase production to match eh?

I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it, unfortunately. It's a business and being stuck with excess production capacity is unprofitable.

Bob

i can understand that its probably off putting for a little of people through lack of understanding, but i would have assumed that the big players would have kept one of each style no matter

Yea, I know it is frustrating but again they are in business to make a profit and stay in business. There is no profit in keeping one of each just in case someone wants to see it. There is a saying "this place is not a museum, everything is for sale for a price" or something similar. OTH it bothers retailers to not have stock because you can't sell what you don't have so they are at the mercy of the makers too. Not a fun situation for either.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Yea, I know it is frustrating but again they are in business to make a profit and stay in business. There is no profit in keeping one of each just in case someone wants to see it. There is a saying "this place is not a museum, everything is for sale for a price" or something similar. OTH it bothers retailers to not have stock because you can't sell what you don't have so they are at the mercy of the makers too. Not a fun situation for either.

Bob

Actually it would be wise of the rep to make sure the stores always have one of each, the importance of good stock in a store must never be under estimated.

You will lose that customer to a competitor perhaps for life as the perception is that buying elsewhere/ online worked out

Originally Posted by rowdi

sounds good I'm in

I just found out a guy at work sold his grandfathers razors, some still new, about 20 in all to an antique shop for a pound a razor. I nearly hit the floor and I no longer speak to him

Originally Posted by DaveTheGeordie

I just found out a guy at work sold his grandfathers razors, some still new, about 20 in all to an antique shop for a pound a razor. I nearly hit the floor and I no longer speak to him

Damn him! haha