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Does anyone know of any place in the KC area that carry SR's? Not planning on buying, just want to check out sizes and see what might feel comfortable in my hand, and I'll save the buying for a place like SRD or Classic. Any info would be appreciated.
I think the number of retail stores carrying numerous sizes and open to letting you try holding them in-store is probably limited. If you're new I would recommend a 5/8 or 6/8, and if you don't like it you can always sell it and get a different size. Good razors can be had for very reasonable prices in the Classifieds here, too, and you might be able to pick up several sizes for the price of one new razor from a vendor.
I don't know about vendors, but the Mid-MO guys get together pretty often. I have been itching to do some BBQ-ing, so I might try to set one up pretty soon if you want to make a little trip to Columbia, MO.
If the usual MO/KC suspects show up, you will have a wide range of razors and stones to mess with.
Joe is right we have plenty of us . keep checking srp you will see we meet very often.Quote:
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As noted above, the Classifieds section of SRP and straight razor meets is the best option for purchase and oggling.
If you want to get your hands on one, your best bet might be to peruse the antique stores. You can usually find some nice ones for $10-$20, after a little TLC, they are good to go. I understand you are probably looking to buy new, but this might give you an idea of what you're getting into.
I'm planning on hitting some of the antique malls to see if I can find some. Was just wondering if there were any places around kc that might have new ones. The Columbia deal I could probably do depending on when it was. Do you post the dates for the get togethers on here? Thanks guys for the info.
The meets are usually posted in this forum: Get Togethers and Meetings - Straight Razor Place Forums
Check often and jump into a thread that mentions a meet in your area.
If you are near Lee's Summit, PM me and I will give you my phone # and you can come by and see what is what, I have plenty to look at. Welcome to SRP!
There are quite a collection of great guys up in the Kansas City area and if you can take Kelly up on his offer, you will be glad you did.
Have fun,
Lynn
yup this is true the mid mo area is proably one of the most active when it comes to poeple getting together.
I buy at Sham's house. :tu
We'll need to get you on the distribution list... I think I'm hosting the next meet - hopefully in the next month or so.
I'm still waiting for the Bangkok get together. We can all go to a nice resort. Then after dinner we can go somewhere that has lots of cheap booze and entertainment for the boys.Quote:
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I agree, Sham is a great guy to buy from. He must have a time machine or something to find all those great razors with so little wear (or NOS ones)
Sorry guys just got my computer back, it decided to have a brain fart and crash lol. My ex lives in Independence so I get to kc fairly often so lee's summit no problem. I'd definately like to make one of the meets. I've found quite a few SR's at the antique malls but nothing worth buying for me anyway, but have found different sizes to handle. I appreciate all the info guys.