If you buy from someone here, you know youll be getting a shave ready razor, well honed and ready to go. That is the most important thing when picking a first razor because it can really discourage someone if the razor isn't shave ready. If you buy from someone else, you may or may not be getting a finely honed blade. I think that's what the above posters were going for.

As far as the choices above, since they all sound pretty similar, and they are quality because they're Dovo, its down to personal aesthetics. Personally, I love the "special" because I like faux tortise. Stainless is less effort to keep clean and rust-free as well. It may be more effort to hone, but I wouldn't concern myself with that immediately.