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?