Thread: Don't be wasteful–buy used

Originally Posted by daflorc

I'm not debating that ebay isn't risky, it is extremely risky, and there are ignorant and/or disreputable sellers out there. But you can tell a lot from good, high def pictures, several angles, and if a guy who is not a one time, "found this thing in the garage" seller, and actually sells razors(plural) and he says he takes pride in his razors, and the edge he gives them, and that they all pass the HHT, I'm going to gamble and say that it'll be fine. And while the HHT may not be the end-all, do-all of an acceptable edge, a couple strops with some paste will most likely finish that edge with minimal work.

You make valid points for someone who has some experience in buying & maintaining razors however for any newbs reading this thread, & there are probably lots of them, your first sentence is the most important as they will be able to tell nothing about a razor from even hi-def pics.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

You make valid points for someone who has some experience in buying & maintaining razors however for any newbs reading this thread, & there are probably lots of them, your first sentence is the most important as they will be able to tell nothing about a razor from even hi-def pics.

...Well I'll tell you, I am a noob, and if any noobs (including myself) read any threads on SRP they are going to get a wealth of information they can't relate to until they get down into the dirty anyway. People have to learn on their own, and I guarantee there's nobody on here who's worth their salt who has been able to just "read up" on buying, using, honing, restoring, etc. and be an instant expert. Everyone has to buy crappy razors, pull our hair out trying to hone our razors, and pull our beards on butter knifes. Currently I'm doing all three, at least one at a time

Originally Posted by daflorc

...Everyone has to buy crappy razors, pull our hair out trying to hone our razors, and pull our beards on butter knifes. Currently I'm doing all three, at least one at a time

Weellll.... You don't have to buy crappy razors but I hear you on the rest of it

Originally Posted by daflorc

...Well I'll tell you, I am a noob, and if any noobs (including myself) read any threads on SRP they are going to get a wealth of information they can't relate to until they get down into the dirty anyway. People have to learn on their own, and I guarantee there's nobody on here who's worth their salt who has been able to just "read up" on buying, using, honing, restoring, etc. and be an instant expert. Everyone has to buy crappy razors, pull our hair out trying to hone our razors, and pull our beards on butter knifes. Currently I'm doing all three, at least one at a time

Hint: And you will find this statement many times from me and many others on
this forum..

Newbies should wait about 6 months or until they don't need to ask if "This razor is a good deal" before they buy on e-bay

http://straightrazorpalace.com/aucti...tion-asap.html

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Newbies should wait about 6 months or until they don't need to ask if "This razor is a good deal" before they buy on e-bay

Couldn't agree more. I looked at a Shumate I bought during my first month and almost puked it is so hideous. After nearly 4 months now, and much browsing through the forums, I find there are very few razors I would consider buying on ebay and they nearly always fetch 70-???? dollars.

I didn't listen to advice of the senior members at the time but I realize now this is a game of patience

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Newbies should wait about 6 months or until they don't need to ask if "This razor is a good deal" before they buy on e-bay

http://straightrazorpalace.com/aucti...tion-asap.html

Maybe you misunderstood my thread. I wasn't asking if any of those three razors were a good deal. I know there were all good deals, because I know that even a rough Genco, Joseph Smith, or Sheffield is worth $12-$20 if I'm planning on customizing it.

My question is of value. Which is more valuable than the other? I don't know that "6 months" will answer that question. To answer that question, I'd have to look at the final bid prices of a series of these razors, take the average, or buy a vintage razor prices book, or .......ask a more experienced collector which is better. And since I had an urge to buy one in the next ten minutes, I thought asking would be the better option. And since we're only talking in terms of $20 tops, I don't care to spend hours researching.

To be honest, I really do feel that answers of "wait 6 months" and the like are, well good intended, unhelpful. 6 months just postpones some enjoyment and excitement I can get from my new hobby, which is easier than golf, and cheaper than gambling. I would say, if I were in the position of mentoring other full grown men(because, remember, noobs aren't children here) that you should learn 1. this and 2. that and 3. this before making certain kinds of purchases (ebay) because its easy to get burnt. JMO

Originally Posted by daflorc

Maybe you misunderstood my thread. I wasn't asking if any of those three razors were a good deal. I know there were all good deals, because I know that even a rough Genco, Joseph Smith, or Sheffield is worth $12-$20 if I'm planning on customizing it.

My question is of value. Which is more valuable than the other? I don't know that "6 months" will answer that question. To answer that question, I'd have to look at the final bid prices of a series of these razors, take the average, or buy a vintage razor prices book, or .......ask a more experienced collector which is better. And since I had an urge to buy one in the next ten minutes, I thought asking would be the better option. And since we're only talking in terms of $20 tops, I don't care to spend hours researching.

To be honest, I really do feel that answers of "wait 6 months" and the like are, well good intended, unhelpful. 6 months just postpones some enjoyment and excitement I can get from my new hobby, which is easier than golf, and cheaper than gambling. I would say, if I were in the position of mentoring other full grown men(because, remember, noobs aren't children here) that you should learn 1. this and 2. that and 3. this before making certain kinds of purchases (ebay) because its easy to get burnt. JMO

You are under the misconception that I am directing my posts to you, I am directing my posts to the other Newbs that are following this thread that do not have the money to toss at experimentation...
To make sure they are reading the subtle warnings I am giving, and the subtle advice I am trying to give... Even if you don't take it which obviously you are not, that really makes no difference to me...
My "job" here as a Mod is to help everyone reading not just you, and my experience and most every other Mentor and Mod on this thread if you read is saying the same thing for the same reason...