Quote Originally Posted by ace View Post
There's a difference between a good reputation and hype (hype=exaggerated reputation). Wade and Butchers are fine shavers, take a great edge and hold it, are as much as 100 to 150 years old and demand good prices. We may or may not want to pay those prices, but somebody obviously does. When a 150 year old razor in restored condition can be sold for $500 on Ebay, there has to be a reason. Sometimes the reason can be buyer insanity but sometimes it's buyer rationality, knowing that the razor can be resold for that amount or more.
There are many other Sheffield made razors that shave just as good as W&B but cost less. To me when a certain brand that does not shave better than many others, but is more expensive is just hyped.