Thread: $35 vs $199. Give me a reason!

I feel as if I've pushed this thread as far as it needs to go. I wasn't trying to be costic, but to answer some questions, my car is a 1996 1.5L manual Tercel and it is not only paid off but gets 37mpg. I do a lot of outdoors camping and hiking and am a huge minimalist. I bought a Nickel infused Boker King Cutter for $119.00 then joined this place. I wish I would have joined first because I would have happily bought a $35 one and saved a lot of money.

I dont need a reason, I just need a PC with Internet access and my credit card...

My priciest razor (so far) was about $300, but I'm determined to start picking up a few customs now so I guess that average might jump a bit!

Originally Posted by grant9908

... a huge minimalist.

Now that's an oxymoron I've not heard before, LOL!

Originally Posted by grant9908

I feel as if I've pushed this thread as far as it needs to go. I wasn't trying to be costic, but to answer some questions, my car is a 1996 1.5L manual Tercel and it is not only paid off but gets 37mpg. I do a lot of outdoors camping and hiking and am a huge minimalist. I bought a Nickel infused Boker King Cutter for $119.00 then joined this place. I wish I would have joined first because I would have happily bought a $35 one and saved a lot of money.

Hi Grant,
It is never too late. If the King Cutter is a current source of irritation, then sell it on the classifieds and find a $35 replacement. When it comes to life, razors are a pretty insignificant item and certainly not worth creating any tension or unhappiness. I wish you well.

Originally Posted by DLB

Given your knowledge and experience, I have to say your humble opinion is pretty darned important. Since I don't yet hone my own razors, I have to depend upon you and Lynn to re-establish the bevels on my razors after I have screwed them up.

Even if the Red Imp is the better quality razor, I still get a lot of satisfaction in supporting an American company like Hart Steel. I like the utilitarian look of the Hart razor (mine has simple black scales) and it shaves very nicely. Seeing it in my collection brings a smile to my face.

Yeah I think that might have come across wrong I wasn't knocking Hart, I was pointing out more, that there is much more of YMMV in there and just because I think that the Imp is a better shaver doesn't mean anyone else does... But your response did help to point out the esoteric values in buying razors too, for some it is only the edge, or the looks, or the grind or size, or even the point, all these things rate differently with each person...
Look at just the Red Imps and the multiple variations of just that one name, this entire thread also helps to show why we don't do valuations on SRP there are just way to many variables that cannot be accounted for in the "Value" of the razors to different people...

Originally Posted by grant9908

I bought a Nickel infused Boker King Cutter for $119.00 then joined this place. I wish I would have joined first because I would have happily bought a $35 one and saved a lot of money.

That's easy - sell the Boker, buy the $35 razor and save some of the money you'd have saved if you'd never bought the Boker.

Originally Posted by grant9908

So..... In the classifieds here, there are $35 straights and $199 straights. If they both shave just as well, then why would I ever spend the extra money. Convince me.

I cannot do that....
I want some of the $35 bargains for myself.

More seriously the prices seem to be in line
with the market. The lower priced razors
will shave ya but are not often going to have
great scales or shining blades.

I do know that some folk hunt the likes of eBay and
bid on the larger lots of razors. They pick out
the top 1/3 and make them shine with exotic scales
and quality craftmanship.

Some of the bottom 1/3 are not famous and happen
to have serviceable scales and decent steel. These
seem to show up from time to time as a courtesy to
beginners at great prices. Some get to visit the rough
buffers. Then a quick bevel set and quick honing...

So too good to toss in the junk pile and not good enough to spend
a couple hours over a couple of days restoring.

Originally Posted by grant9908

I feel as if I've pushed this thread as far as it needs to go. I wasn't trying to be costic, but to answer some questions, my car is a 1996 1.5L manual Tercel and it is not only paid off but gets 37mpg. I do a lot of outdoors camping and hiking and am a huge minimalist. I bought a Nickel infused Boker King Cutter for $119.00 then joined this place. I wish I would have joined first because I would have happily bought a $35 one and saved a lot of money.

Yeah, there's the key. I made a couple of razor purchases before joining up here, but didn't make my first well informed purchase until after. Since then, my purchases have been supported either by research, the general knowledge I've gained, or the general trust I have for members who sell in the Classifieds. I just bought one today, in fact. Don't know what the market will actually bear, if I paid to much, but it had a couple of features I've become especially keen on and so it was worth the price to me. That's what it boils down to, a willing transaction between seller and buyer. I admire your minimalism. Alas, I have drifted a bit from that life.

Best wishes and happy shaving.

Originally Posted by grant9908

I feel as if I've pushed this thread as far as it needs to go. I wasn't trying to be costic, but to answer some questions, my car is a 1996 1.5L manual Tercel and it is not only paid off but gets 37mpg. I do a lot of outdoors camping and hiking and am a huge minimalist. I bought a Nickel infused Boker King Cutter for $119.00 then joined this place. I wish I would have joined first because I would have happily bought a $35 one and saved a lot of money.

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Grant

I suggest that you take Glen's advice and acquire a good dose of RAD. Then you will fully grasp the concept.

The ducks I bust with my Win.mod.21 die a more refined death than one slain with a mossberg.
Is all really very simple