Thread: I'm in a pickle

What a pickle indeed! So far the advice is pretty much an even split. I suppose you'll just have to flip a coin?

Gerald

I've found if there is something I'm really chomping at the bit to acquire but I can't afford it I just put it out of my mind for a spell and it just seems to disappear and then I can't figure out what was so special about it in the first place.

So if you can't afford it skip it.

Originally Posted by commiecat

Is this your wedding?

I love my razors but, personally, I'd rather have spending money in Europe. I've only been twice, whereas I can always buy razors.

Yes this would be my wedding. Originally this was the razor I wanted to get to shave with on my wedding day.

I purchased a grelot in bone to replace the idea of an ivory razor. But the idea of a ivory razor for my wedding just keeps popping back into my head again and again.

So as you say out of sight out of mind I guess it doesn't really work for me. It's always in the back of my head!

Hmmm here's a thought: don't buy it and save the cash for potential antique store finds and other shaving related items in Europe!

Edit: Btw, if you call that a pickle, wait till the hones hit you like a tonne of bricks!

Originally Posted by basil

Yes this would be my wedding. Originally this was the razor I wanted to get to shave with on my wedding day.

I purchased a grelot in bone to replace the idea of an ivory razor. But the idea of a ivory razor for my wedding just keeps popping back into my head again and again.

So as you say out of sight out of mind I guess it doesn't really work for me. It's always in the back of my head!

Well first, congrats in advance. If it weren't for the pictures I probably wouldn't remember what color suit I had on, let alone what I shaved with.

Hopefully you'll get some razor-spendin' money for the ceremony, although I'd still opt to spend that money for the traveling.

Originally Posted by Scipio

Hmmm here's a thought: don't buy it and save the cash for potential antique store finds and other shaving related items in Europe!

Edit: Btw, if you call that a pickle, wait till the hones hit you like a tonne of bricks!

Lol I've been hit by AD' of all kinds.

Right now it's my grelot AD and a coti combo AD

I'm actually trying to sell off a few of my razors and other hones so I can get a nice combo stone and another grelot or two.

I've seen a few nice combo stones on the classifieds but I keep seeing them too late and then they are sold!

Originally Posted by commiecat

Well first, congrats in advance. If it weren't for the pictures I probably wouldn't remember what color suit I had on, let alone what I shaved with.

Hopefully you'll get some razor-spendin' money for the ceremony, although I'd still opt to spend that money for the traveling.

I'll be in Europe at the end of august but my wedding won't be for another year or so.

So for now I'm saving for Europe but when I get back the razor spending is gonna have to drop big time so I can save for the wedding and possibly a house downpayment.


Lol but if any of you know any good antique shops in London or Paris let me know I'll be glad to check them out!!

to be honest I'd go for it an go in the red , thats just me but that would be unwise , the best thing would be to wait until you have funds on hand , alot can happen while waiting and you may just change your mind or find something different that takes your fancy

Agreed.

I might just end up wanting a complete custom from one of the many custom razor makers we have.

For me it would depend how much I was going into the red for it, and for how long. £20 for a day or two Ok, £200 for a month or two not so much..!

Only you can make the call on affordability, but with a wedding coming up and the trip to Europe I'd personally save the pennies for that. As Scipio says, Steve at TIE can sort you out pretty much anything from TI so you always have the option of getting the razor later. And even if not new, then second hand from another source.

You're only going to make one trip to Europe, so make sure you have the cash to do what you want there..! Besides which, you might be out antiquing in Europe somewhere and stumble across a NOS Filly or DD or something, and then you'll have the cash there to snag it.

JMHO of course, but thats what I'd do!

I'm in the middle of moving house at the moment and I havent bought a razor in weeks. I want the cash for the move and to make sure that I have the money to pay all the fees and stuff, plus furnish the new place when we move in. I keep seeing great razors on eBay going for really good prices, but I'm holding off because there will always be more razors out there.