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06-23-2009, 01:38 PM #1
The price of Razors...
So I found a razor on craigslist. Its a decent quality FWE Special, with this description:
Antiques Straight Razors 100 -150 years old both side of razor silver. Stamps on the original box- FRANK A PERSOHN Watchmaker & Optician 605 N. Gay Street Baltimore MD. Make me offer. Thank you.
In email correspondance I determined it was the FWE Special. She claimed it was silver and Ivory, which I said was not true. She rejected my offer. Then the seller gave me links to here:
FS: F. W. ENGELS STRAIGHT RAZOR - Straight Razor Place Classifieds
I told her thats not the same razor, had to explain that I am a member here and that is a mint razor and not the same. Used Ford Focus vs. New Ford Mustang.
Still rejected a higher offer. Gave me this link:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/buy-s...dovo-more.html
So I pointed out that it does not have butterscotch scales, and it in better condition, and is shave ready. So she linked me to Lynn's honing offer (Which totals about $25 to $30 after shipping, which is standard). So I told her that that means her razor is worth hypothetically $100-$30=$70 if it were pristine, which it isn't. Still no deal.
What is with people these days? I mean, I have been here for months now and know a hell of a lot more than her- she initially listed the brand off of a glasses case as the manufacturer... If it weren't for me she wouldn't even know that it was a FWE Special. And she links to our forum, where I'm a member to justify overpricing....
I have since committed to buying an almost mint Leader for $40. Much better, and the seller has been a gem.