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What do you guys think the value of a Goldedge duck in good to excellent conditin is worth.
Also, a number 1 and a wonderedge.
Ebay is just ridiculous. The constantly go over 100 dollars, and that's not one's that I'd consider good.
I've just about given up on Ebay, and will look for members selling theirs, at least I'd think I'd get a better deal....
i just paid $175 for a nos 7/8 round point gold edge sixgun said that was a great deal but thats all my duck experience so far im sure some duck hunters will help you out more
my Beau Brummel and my recently arrived Goldedge seem to be identical (both are the best shavers I've ever used), even the scales are very similar. unlike the Duck, the Beau you can find in excellent condition for quite cheap. I would say Beau Brummel is worth $20 and the Dubl Duck Goldedge $60.
If I am not mistaken, BB's and DD's have something in common... they come through the same distributors or some such. I don't really remember.Quote:
Originally Posted by cotdt
With regards to what they are worth, you could search through the old BST to get an idea of what they used to go for. Beyond that, a razor is worth whatever you (or the buyer) is willing to pay.
Depends on condition. A minty duck is going to be a pricey item. The Wonderedge and Goldedge in particular. I have never even seen a minty Lifetime. They are probably out there. Good luck finding one of those at any price.
What's "BST" I'm not familar with that. I also dodged a bullet tonight on Ebay. someone listed a Goldedge as "Minty"
When I looked closer at the pics, it had rust, stains, pitting. I contacted the seller who said he'd take it back so I was relieved, someone bid 204.00 dollars last minute, that's crazy. I think I'm staying away from Ebay. It's like blind buying. you really can't see the details in the blade, and you could get burned. I actually talked sellers into pulling their items off.
There was a reaper going for 250 bucks with a blade that was unusable, a frowning blade, the scales were iffy at best, i'd be afraid they'd crack during repinning. I think I'd rather buy one from a member.
The Buy/Sell/Trade section (which was replaced by the classifieds) used to be archived here Buy/Sell/Trade Archive - Straight Razor Place Forums, but I just looked and it seems to be gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by zib
On the BST, after razors were sold, it was up to the seller to decide whether or not to remove the selling price; many sellers left the prices up, so searching through the BST was often a good way to price razors.
just stay away from dubl ducks on ebay [or anywhere else]. other brands are very reasonable.Quote:
Originally Posted by zib
You have to remember Ducks were at one time very common razors because they were preferred and marketed to the trade and many barbers sold them to the public and people found out about them from barbers who extolled their virtues. Unfortunately they were treated like common items which is why so many are in crummy shape.
Forget about a Wonderedge. In great condition your talking $300+
Goldedge in great condition, probably over $200
A number one you should be able to get a great one for around $100.
I always say with Eboy if your patient you will get what you want for your price if your reasonable.
I'm inclined to agree with you.
that's the wrong question - the value is in the eyes of the beholder. the company doesn't exist anymore, so the only reference point is the market of vintage razors, e.g. ebay, the classifieds...Quote:
Originally Posted by zib
you've seen the current prices on ebay, as far as i can tell they have been steadily going up.
you'll probably get a better deal here, not guaranteed of course, but the price is decided between you and the seller, while on ebay is between the top two bidders.
the question is how badly do you want one of them?
7/8 is a fairly rare size. just find what the current production 7/8 razors cost as a reference. depending what you value (shaveability, collectabillity, cosmetics) it will be either an excellent deal or may be an ok purchase.Quote:
Originally Posted by jszabo
yeah they are branded by the same company - a barber supply vendor who didn't make razors themselves, just put their labels on stuff they contracted out.Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
why is the grim reaper dubl duck worth so much? sorry to hijack
Red
Because it looks cool ? :shrug: I wonder about that myself. The first time I ever saw one I thought it was weird that they would put a symbol of death on the handle of a razor and then stamp Lifetime on the tang. I still think it is weird. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Red
I guess they are rare and if you start collecting ducks for the different models you will want to have one. Mine is a great shaver. Honed up in a jiffy and shaves smooth as silk.
they have a nice duck her on srp classifieds, one for 69(sold) and another still available for 128..i wish i wasnt on tight budget
If I am not mistaken, the Grim Reaper is the predecessor (and equivalent to?) the Lifetime razor. I believe these are supposed to be one step up the line from the Wonderedge. Then again, I could be wrong; it's been quite a while since I stopped reading all I could about the Ducks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Red
The Reapers also seem to be quite rare, as was previously stated, or, even if they are not actually rare, they don't seem to be up for sale. (There could be millions out there, but if no one will sell one, supply will still be low.) And with Ducks being collectors items for some reason...
Count the numbers, for every 20-30 Wonderedge's that pop up on the Bay you will see 1 Reaper and it probably looks like the one that just sold for $255... (bad blade)Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Red
I have seen 6 Reapers in 2 1/2 years of using the search parameters on e-bay 3 were crap 2 were good 1 was exellent.... I bought 2 of them...
I would highly recommend that you target a SatinEdge, great shavers and good prices, the Number 1 would be my second choice....
Dwarf is right in there too...
If you send me a PM with what you really are after and the price you are looking for I can probably find you a good one...
BTW re-pinning a DD de-values the razor... :gl:
The reaper was the top of the line Lifetime and predates all the edge types like satinedge and goldedge etc and it was relatively rare to begin with. I think in all the time I've been straight shaving which about 6+ years now I've only seen maybe 2 or 3 reapers in really good condition. Most are really in so so shape. If a NIB old stock came up (which I've never seen) I'd be afraid to even think how much it would go for.
In the end though there is nothing special about the blade. Its all in the scales. Also DD sold a lifetime razor with the reaper on it which is not the grim reaper we always see. It has plainer scales but has the reaper on the scales.I know that because I have em both.
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Originally Posted by thebigspendur
OMG Please PM me if one comes up so we ain't bidding against each other :rofl2::rofl2:
can I ask then, is this more of a collector thing? at that price point a custom can be had from chandler, harner or Josh for instance. I understand collectability and investment, just wondering from a shaving standponit if you'll get as good or better with a custom?
Red
Red, I have one and it is a good shaver but I think that the inflated value is due to the collector rather then it being better then any other Duck. IMO ... FWIW :shrug: Here is a pic of one right after I opened the package. I paid $100.00 for this one and it cleaned up and honed up nice but I would say I was lucky to get it for that even in that condition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Red
I have to assume mostly collectors are the ones driving up the prices to whatever a collector deems fair value. Leaves me out, but this is the nature of that game. Just another example of the cancer of our day and age – anything can become collectable if someone has too much expendable cash and needs to feel important. Another thing I see frequently on Ebay - Prices for not rare items being pushed up over retail by people who don’t really know what they are buying and just assume Ebay is a deal. I suppose this can happen with straight razors too.
Couldn't agree more. I was able to pick up a NOS Hess 44 Stainless for 150 bucks. I felt that was very reasonable. I also picked up a Puma (can't remember the model) that was in fair condition for 18 bucks. It cleaned up to look like brand new, and is one of my favorite shavers.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur