advice sought on a straight razor on you know where..............

I'm listening to the experts now on purchases and would like to know if this is a razor that meets the minimum for a quality razor. It is B&B 8/8 FULL HOLOW GROUND SHAVE READY STRAIGHT RAZOR - eBay (item 200588757168 end time Apr-18-11 22:06:36 PDT)

Thank you in advance for your advice (I think that's alliteration!).

Short answer is no. Get a shave ready razor from the classifieds or one of the trusted vendors here.

No. B&B is on the do not buy list.

So even the junk peddlers learned the "Shave Ready" trick i guess

Well, all I have to say is I didn't buy it. I admit I didn't look at the do not buy, me bad.

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Originally Posted by jebib3

Well, all I have to say is I didn't buy it. I admit I didn't look at the do not buy, me bad.

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Good to know. This is why people recommend staying away from ebay when you are new.

Seeing them make a "new" "razor" that looks more legit does make me wonder if it's really a razor... But I wouldn't gamble with my money.

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Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

No. B&B is on the do not buy list.

So even the junk peddlers learned the "Shave Ready" trick i guess

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I obviously agree that it should be on the do not buy list but is it? I might be missing it but I don't see it on "Brands of straight razors to avoid".

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Originally Posted by Lazarus

I obviously agree that it should be on the do not buy list but is it? I might be missing it but I don't see it on "Brands of straight razors to avoid".

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I agree, I can't see it either. I was looking for the "brands of strops to avoid" or something but I could not find any such file either.
Brands_of_Straight_Razors_to_avoid

B&B is short for Bread and Butter knife.
It's all in the name.

Also I am wondering if some of the straight razor sellers are buffing the life of of the old antique store vintages to make them look good on ebay. I bought one, on the cheap, that was very bright but the metal part a little way up from the edge is so thin you can easily push it either way with your finger. Temper removal is something to consider with so much "rework" as well.

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Originally Posted by Gibbs

Also I am wondering if some of the straight razor sellers are buffing the life of of the old antique store vintages to make them look good on ebay. I bought one, on the cheap, that was very bright but the metal part a little way up from the edge is so thin you can easily push it either way with your finger. Temper removal is something to consider with so much "rework" as well.

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Some seller do and you can see the razor right away. Lets say 40-50 years old in brand new condition will be very rare.
Now second part is very important. Not easy to figure it out actually there is no way someone can tell temper changed or not until you hone the blade.
hope this helps.

If I buy from eBay I will not buy any razor that even slightly looks like it was restored or buffed. There are a lot of hacks out there and I really don't need to know who they are. If I want a razor restored I'll do it myself and know what I have when I finish. First, last and always, buyer beware.