When you say value you mean from a shaving stand point or monetary? We don't get into the monetary aspect of it here. For shaving value the condition of the blade will determine that as will your ability to clean it up and hone it. As long as it doesn't get beyond a certain point re: corrosion and over all wear many razors that at first glance don't look too good can be brought back from the dead in the hands of the right person.