Thread: The price of Razors...

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

If you buy it just have it, its a hobby. If you buy it to restore and resell, its an investment. IMO It doesnt matter what brand or condition, at most it will be a razor. Some may be better than others, but its still just a razor.

i guess my question was more in line with if you personally buy them as an investment or as hobby...

I like to buy thing i can use...
I have a vintage camaro (76) and i plan to daily drive the thing once i can fix it...
cant find a good reason not to use something the way it was build be used!

Yeah. For me it is both though... A hobby because some of my blades, regardless of price, even the worst looking one, are worth more to me than their price tags, and an investment, because I look at it not as a financial investment, but a time investment. Frequently I'll think to myself, I could go out and drink tonight, or I could save the $10 for razor stuff... one gives me some satisfaction right now, the other will give me lifelong satisfaction. Or, should I decide I don't like it or need it anymore, I can sell it off for almost as much, or even more. Imagine if a 1900 razor that cast like $3.50 is worth $50 today, what will it be worth in 2050? or if I pass it on, in 2300?

damn dude same brain wavelength

That seller is unteachable, it is obvious that you have experience with straights but oftentimes greed blinds the mind of reason. I say you did a good job in patience and explanation which confirms your experience.

Good Job ! K

Buying straight razors can be very disappointing for new collectors/shavers.

Bill Ellis wrote an excellent guide for buying razors on eBay, and though a lot has changed since it was first published (2006) I believe all new members should give it a read.
eBay Guides - Buying Straight Razors On Ebay

Wouldn’t it be nice if our experienced members in the SRP community, publish an “updated” buying guide for razors?

And aroliver- I apologise for discussing prices, but I thought that was more for people saying "I have this razor, what is it worth" then selling it, rather than someone asking, "I found a razor, but I don't know if I am getting ripped off or not." I guess a mod should correct me on this

I think you're right,it is mostly for this,and I didn't mean to mislead you.I'm not sure where the line is either,maybe a mod will clarify for all....