Thread: Difference in $100-$300-$500 Razor?

I thought about the automobile analogy but decided against it. OTOH, while a gold dollar may shave me as close as a high end blade.... I love my Livi custom Dam with mammoth scales. I drive a 2001 Ford E250 for 9 years now and no plans for 'upgrading'. I can't afford to drive a new Vette or whatever but at least I can shave with the equivalent in a straight razor.

While all BMW's are "performance" class, the 5 series is more luxury oriented- think businessman, while the 3 is sportier- think fresh college grad. Then, comparing to the series is bad, because the M3 and M5 (not produced any more...) are the sport models.

So road test don't matter, you are paying for the 5 series's much more luxurious trim.

That's like saying my ebay special shaves way better and was much cheaper than your ivory scaled custom. Sure it may shave better but if the point was the luxurious trim then ivory scaled custom is far better than rag tag ebay special.

I'd say most of the cost is in aesthetic.

Originally Posted by khaos

While all BMW's are "performance" class...

Isn't that what counts?

I knew somebody would come along and try to confound my argument.

Not really because a 135 will out perform some of the 5's, and most of the 3's will outperform the 5's. if you had compared the 3 series I would've had no problem with your analogy. But the 3's would've blown the Genesis out of the water lol. And the M3 is famous for being the sedaniest sports car or the sportiest sedan in that it is the only sport car with a legitimate backseat and trunk.

But cars aside I think you have a point in that 99% of the time you are paying for name/trim, not shaving ability.

Edit:
I will concede though that the 5-series is the weak point in the BMW line up. Most definitely.

Originally Posted by Seraphim

There's a big price difference between a fine, high end single malt whiskey and a bottle of Thunderbird.

Both will get you hammered out of your gourd.

I'm guessing it's a bottle of T-bird that's stashed in your desk, Oggie!

Sometimes it is how you get there as well as where your going. No t-Bird for me.

Originally Posted by Oglethorpe

Nah... Talisker Distiller's Edition 1998.


Though I did drink some Thunderbird in college.

Good stuff, I enjoy it frequently.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I thought about the automobile analogy but decided against it. OTOH, while a gold dollar may shave me as close as a high end blade.... I love my Livi custom Dam with mammoth scales. I drive a 2001 Ford E250 for 9 years now and no plans for 'upgrading'. I can't afford to drive a new Vette or whatever but at least I can shave with the equivalent in a straight razor.

I have a new Corvette, but I don't drive it everyday. I do shave everyday which makes these discussions very important to me. Besides, the razors are a bunch cheaper than a Corvette.

Originally Posted by khaos

While all BMW's are "performance" class, the 5 series is more luxury oriented- think businessman, while the 3 is sportier- think fresh college grad. Then, comparing to the series is bad, because the M3 and M5 (not produced any more...) are the sport models.

So road test don't matter, you are paying for the 5 series's much more luxurious trim.

That's like saying my ebay special shaves way better and was much cheaper than your ivory scaled custom. Sure it may shave better but if the point was the luxurious trim then ivory scaled custom is far better than rag tag ebay special.

I'd say most of the cost is in aesthetic.

They will make the M series cars again. Someday!!

but I am not new to collecting toys...there are many factors that can justify the difference in price...even assuming you are comparing apples to apples (comparing entry level Dovos to top of the line TI is unfair)...

For instance, is a $39.99 Buck 110 better than a $250.00 Benchmade 690...well, both will cut well, have good balance, etc. However, the BM690 is more rare, comes with rosewood or bluewood/G10 scales...different steel for the blades, a locking liner etc. The collector value is higher; resale is higher (percentage wise)...

Another example are Rolex watches...is a $7000.00 Rolex a better watch than a $2000.00 Seiko? I chose Seiko for comparison because, like Rolex, Seiko makes its own movements and, thus, is a rarity in the watch world. The truth is the Seiko is an amazing value...until you are trapped in Bumfreakistan and have to blow town in a hurry...Rolex is coin of the realm in all +/- 200 countries on the planet...that Seiko will get you a cup of coffee, MAYBE. There is no denying the fit and finish of the Rolex is superior, the movement (even though both are in-house) is a tiny jewel and a thing to behold (Ferrari vs Toyota Avalon)...in 15 years your Rolex will be worth as much or more than you paid for it...the Seiko...two weeks old is about 60-70%...there is a reason that real, working, deep sea divers choose Rolex (typically a Sea Dweller)...they are time honored, tested and balls on reliable...that said, the Seiko is a real steal and will keep time nearly as well as the Rolex if regulated properly (kind of like proper honing of a razor)...

Thus, there is a lot more going on in the pricing than just the components...shavewise I suspect it's all about the same...but my philosophy is simple...



Applies to razors too

Regards, Ted