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Hello,
Well I just bought my forth straight razor in about a week off ebay. I originally only wanted to buy one. Clean it up, rehandle, and learn to shave with it. But I cant stop buying them. I see one I like, do a search on SRP to see if its a decent brand, then I start bidding. I haven't spend more then $25 shipped and they all need to be cleaned up a little. I think after I get a weeks worth Ill slow down on buying, but who knows... I blame it on you guys:-)
Thanks,
Chris
You're welcome we got you hooked on an awesome hobby. Also, it's a better investment than... oh... I dunno, a 401k. ;-)
Ha it won't end there... I swore I'd stop buying until all my razors were restored and shave ready. That was about 20 razors ago... Pushing 50 now and still have a massive eBay watch list. Oh well!
I've got the same problem. Still haven't finished a single job I've started, but I just bought another one tonight. Started with the first three I found in an antique shop and I keep browsing ebay for cheap ones that are nearly over.
I resemble that remark ....... :banghead:Quote:
Originally Posted by socalkid
It's normal to buy some stuff when you are starting out.
But if you see yourself falling into a pattern of buying without a particular reason, it's best to reassess what you are doing.
I did the same thing a few years ago. It took a couple months before the fever had passed. I have a couple dozen straights which could use varying degrees of cleaning up, which I will get around to working on soon (i swear!) and a new Dovo I was shaving with occasionally... til my son broke it.
Tell you what, you buy them and restore them then send them to me... This way you can keep on buying and have fun restoring and won't have a pile of razors on your hands.
socalkid,
When I started I said to myself I need two (2) razors. After a while, how about seven (7), one for each day of the week to add variety.
Now at 120 razors I am running out of excuses :) I suppose I could go for one for each day of the year !
Resistance is futile:borg:
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
I bought lots of razors in different sizes and different grinds, and a couple of weeks ago discovered what's perfect for me. So now I'm prepping all by my few perfect ones to sell. Haven't decided how far to thin the herd yet, probably down to 5 or 6. That doesn't mean I won't buy more in the future, it means I've only got 5 or 6 that are perfect for me now.
Been there, done that! :) I really like shaving with a different razor each time. I'm just having trouble noting which had not been used since last year easily and quickly. Oh well...Quote:
Originally Posted by PhatMan
Yup, Me three! I do like to shave with therazors I've restored and I will not pass up a good deal on another. Again, My children will be ahead in a few years. Money don't last nor does pleasure; howsomever, I am still trying!
Hi...my name is uhhhhh bob! and uh I have RAD. Its been about 3 days since my last purchase and I am feeling pretty good. I am just not alowed on the internet or in an antique store or flea market. I think i can beat this! wait, I am on the internet now....crap. Hi my name is bob? and i havent bought a razor in about 45 seconds......
lol we are all in the same boat brother!
What I restore, I use for a while and then I sell it. The hobby pays for itself. My wife doesn't mind because she knows it's a zero sum hobby.
Hello,
Im glad to see Im not the only one. I like the idea of restoring, using it for a while, then sell it at a reasonable price. That will be my excuse.
Thanks,
Chris
At some point you have to take a step back and evaluate whether you're still in control or not.
As long as you have a plan and a realistic budget, you're fine.
But I've known guys who got to the point of having stuff shipped to work to make sure their wives didn't see yet another package come in every week. People who just keep buying and buying without a real plan or purpose, just to get the next 'Yes, I won the auction' fix.
At that point it's no longer a hobby but a disease.
Bruno,
No worries Im going to be too busy restoring the 4 I have coming. Luckily Im paying for school so I don't have a lot of money to blow on hobbies.
Keep'em sharp,
Chris