Quote Originally Posted by grant9908 View Post
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.