Thread: Why does this happen?

I've been looking on ebay for old razors to provide donor scales for re-scaling projects.

Been putting bids on razors with cracked/chipped blades or blades that have massive honewear and I've been getting outbid. Not only that but most of time there are multiple bidders. Yet I see good razors with good scales getting passed in all the time.

Maybe there's more money in restoring than sales at this time. That or they are collecting the scales, which is not uncommon.

That or they are collecting the scales, which is not uncommon.[/QUOTE] lot og people collect scales for razors,

Originally Posted by Deerhunter1995

That or they are collecting the scales, which is not uncommon.

lot og people collect scales for razors,[/QUOTE]

That and they just collect the scales for their beauty. Some people collect straight razors just for collecting and the blade condition doesn't matter much because they don't shave with them.

Also it's the innate evil of pretty scaled razors. They cast a spell on the bayers, in particular when you really, really want them, and makes them bid without reason nor measure.

It could, as an alternative theory, that you have impeccable taste and the scales that catch your eye are also in demand by collectors or fellow razor enthusiasts. This is genetic, and you and I are probably related... No matter what I'm shopping for, whatever catches my eye is invariably the most expensive item in the class.

Good luck in your quest.

Originally Posted by Snake

Also it's the innate evil of pretty scaled razors. They cast a spell on the bayers, in particular when you really, really want them, and makes them bid without reason nor measure.

It could, as an alternative theory, that you have impeccable taste and the scales that catch your eye are also in demand by collectors or fellow razor enthusiasts. This is genetic, and you and I are probably related... No matter what I'm shopping for, whatever catches my eye is invariably the most expensive item in the class.

Good luck in your quest.

I don't think we're related, but it sounds as though our mothers had the same milkman.

There's a limit to how much I'll bid for a razor as a re-scale donor yet it drives me out of my mind when other people bid on MY razors.

That milkman really gets around.

One other factor is the razor brand. I've seen tons and tons of razors go without bids of the "less sought after" makers such as Wester Bros, some Robesons, etc. but if it has a W&B, Duck, Henckels, or Boker blade, it will sell almost regardless of condition especially if the scales an be used as a replacement for a blade in better condition.

I approach from the other direction. Nothing pleases me more than to find a nice blade with ugly broken scales. And YES, there is nearly ALWAYS a sniper bidding in at the last second! All I can say is THATS EBAY. Have fun and dont give up. I do win one from time to time, and it feels great!
Best Regards, and Happy Shaving, wildhog

Originally Posted by wildhog

I approach from the other direction. Nothing pleases me more than to find a nice blade with ugly broken scales.
Best Regards, and Happy Shaving, wildhog

Why do you think I need some fine scales with broken blades in the first place?