Thread: Are More Expensive Razors That Much Better?

But better then sitting on a pile of stocks that are going down...

Anyone here care to comment on the pure investment potential of a razor collection vs. where you see the stock markets going over the next 5, 10, 15 years? Wishful thinking considers my razor addiction as a diversification portfolio, however I don't see the same potential for return on the soaps or brushes

by the way, impressive set pixelfixed they'd be in my rotation for sure.

Originally Posted by groovyd

But better then sitting on a pile of stocks that are going down...

Anyone here care to comment on the pure investment potential of a razor collection vs. where you see the stock markets going over the next 5, 10, 15 years? Wishful thinking considers my razor addiction as a diversification portfolio, however I don't see the same potential for return on the soaps or brushes

by the way, impressive set pixelfixed they'd be in my rotation for sure.

Investment in razors is like investment in art.

Diversity in art and razors is dilution.
Dollar cost averaging... perhaps.

Like art you must know what you like and know what is out
there. Do not settle for seconds. Stay clear of eBay
because auction prices are just too high (nature of auctions).

With modern tools making a razor is not too hard.
Making a beautiful one is still art.

And if you have to ask if a razor is a good investment
you are not ready... Almost like yachts "If you have to ask
the price you cannot afford one".

But it is fun... even the rusty dogs are fun to collect
as long as they can still give a shave.

Buy on Ebay, sell on Ebay...

Originally Posted by groovyd

Buy on Ebay, sell on Ebay...

Isn't that "Live by the sword, die by the sword"?

Originally Posted by PensacolaTiger

Isn't that "Live by the sword, die by the sword"?

Does sound that way Clearly buying from flea markets or estate sales and then re-selling on ebay would be the max return but for us lazy types willing to hold on to a razor for 10+ years there may be appreciation still even dealing through the popular channels. I guess the question arises what the possibility of the value of a vintage razor going down is in the next 10+ years (regardless of the channel).

Originally Posted by groovyd

Buy on Ebay, sell on Ebay...

Yes.... that is an equalizer.

Originally Posted by groovyd

But better then sitting on a pile of stocks that are going down...

Anyone here care to comment on the pure investment potential of a razor collection vs. where you see the stock markets going over the next 5, 10, 15 years? Wishful thinking considers my razor addiction as a diversification portfolio, however I don't see the same potential for return on the soaps or brushes

by the way, impressive set pixelfixed they'd be in my rotation for sure.

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groovyd,

One of the very best investments would have been to start collecting razor hones back in the 1950's. Today they would yield in the neighborhood of 500 to 1000 percent. The only investment I can think that would have been better would be to buy Wal-Mart stock starting in 1974.

We Pennsylvania Germans have a saying that goes like this:
"We grow too soon old and too late smart"

Jerry