I really believe that we actually are the responsible parties for the pricing of good vintage shaving gear going up. It has been doing this for 10 years based on our increasing population and demand or appetite for the holy grails of straight razor shaving.
I have been to this get together for the past couple years, although I will probably not be able to make it this year. This gathering is a great one and the people there are most knowledgeable. Jerry and all the guys are strong advocates of wet shaving and if you get the chance to attend, you will not regret it.
Have fun,
Lynn