Thread: Worth more in its original packaging or unwrapped?

Originally Posted by ChrisL

Is it sealed? It looks from the picture to only be twisted at the end. If so, what would be harmed in untwisting and carefully extracting the razor from the wrap? Doubtful even a true collector would buy a razor sight unseen and upon receipt put the razor still wrapped away in a box or something (who would display a wrapped razor??). My intent is not to be critical or burst a bubble, I'm just asking an honest question.

Chris L

I hear you Chris, I took a look at the wrapping but it seems like the wax/instruction paper might pull apart.

I think I'll just sell it with a refund available if it turns out rusted. I personally would really like being the first to unwrap a razor (I know, I've got the chance now but I can't pull the trigger)

Originally Posted by John Crowley

He was the grandson of Pearlman of Pearlduck, (1952-1957). What is IIRC?

IIRC = If I recall correctly

Chris L

Originally Posted by ChrisL

And I thought an SRP member came forward and revealed that he bought it. I could be wrong, but was it Manah? I wonder if the buyer of that Goldedge opened it? IIRC that one was literally sealed rather than wax paper twisted closed.

Chris L

Yes, I think you are right. At the time IIRC there was some hubub on the forum as to why a guy would pay that much and he posted explaining why he wanted the razor enough to invest that much in it.

I think from a standpoint of NOS value, it is worth NOS value wrapped or unwrapped. I always prefer to see the blade. Having the wrapper and box is nice, but I usually hone up and use every razor I buy. I have a old large WorldMaster that is still in the plastic with the tag attached and I had to open that and look at the blade. Still not honed.

Lynn

I apologise that I have not answered at once. I visited clavichord and some other members of this forum in Italy.=)
No, I never had Goldedge. In my collection only Satinedge.

Originally Posted by manah

I apologise that I have not answered at once. I visited clavichord and some other members of this forum in Italy.=)
No, I never had Goldedge. In my collection only Satinedge.

How does the satinedge shave? I've got 2 that look new, this one's getting ready for the bay

All Bresduck/Pearlduck razors are very good shavers.

Sorry, Alex. I thought the Dubl Duck and Jimmy and I made reference to, the one that was mint NOS and still sealed, was won by an SRP member in Israel. My memory is not always spot on, however.

Chris L

Originally Posted by ChayesFSS

How does the satinedge shave? I've got 2 that look new, this one's getting ready for the bay

Good enough that if I had 2 I would keep them.

Chris, no problem. But it's very interesting, I never heard about another SRP member from Israel.