Thread: wish my pockets were deeper

There are all kinds of DDs coming up on Eboy all the time. You just have to be patient and you will be rewarded.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

There are all kinds of DDs coming up on Eboy all the time. You just have to be patient and you will be rewarded.

Agreed. I usually notice about two or three DD Goldedge's in good condition a week. No reason to go crazy and get into a bid war.

You guys are honestly NOT missing anything!

I've owned, used and sold all of the d.ducks, except the 'lifetime' (never owned that one). Yes, they all are very good shaver's. However, I have owned MUCH cheaper razors that have actually shaved, if not as good, better!

They definitely fit the 'cult razor' status. Do not feel like you are missing anything if you do not get to try one.

Learn how to hone a razor, and that's all you'll need. Limiting factors to a great shave are the quality of steel, the ability to hone, the ability to strop, and a great prep. Since d.ducks rolled in around the early 1900's the quality of steel in those razors can be found in many other brands from the same area, and more recent (and cheaper) makes.

Also, as has been mentioned, it's eBay...be patient, another one always comes along!

C utz

Exactly. I gave up attempting to grab a DD because I didn't want to get into a bid war. I also didn't think the shaving experience would be enough to justify the effort/money expended.

I have been biding on a few of the in the past week or so and I can't believe the prices. A new DD#1Special went earlier in the week for $104.47, over doubled in price in the last 15 seconds. I was in the lead with about 2 minutes left. Then the sh** hit the fan and the bids were popping us as fast as I could hit the refresh button. I am going to wait until I see one at a local auction or shop I think. I won't pay these kind of prices. Donald

I guess I was lucky with mine. I saw a DD Satinedge pop up on Ebay a while back and there were no bids on it, I emailed the seller and asked if he'd take $35 just on the offchance. I didn't expect him to even reply but he did, and said $40 and it was mine.

Needless to say I snapped it up, it had warped scales which needed replacing but the blade was virtually unused. It's a superb shaver, one of my best.

Just hang on and keep checking, eventually you'll see one at a good price.

Well as the official "Duke of Ducks" here I'll tell you that I have about 12 DDs in my collection and outside of my Puma's no other razor I have shaves with such consistant excellence as my DDs no matter the model. I have about 10 TIs and the DDs beat them.

I just got a DD today on Eboy for about $40 so as I said just be patient and you will find one at your price.

Originally Posted by HarleyVTwin

I have been biding on a few of the in the past week or so and I can't believe the prices. A new DD#1Special went earlier in the week for $104.47, over doubled in price in the last 15 seconds. I was in the lead with about 2 minutes left. Then the sh** hit the fan and the bids were popping us as fast as I could hit the refresh button. I am going to wait until I see one at a local auction or shop I think. I won't pay these kind of prices. Donald

Ducks have ALWAYS been pricey, well at least since this forum was started, and for most of the time that at least I remember on the original Yahoo SRP forum. Guys were still talking about being able to find wonderedges for 30 bucks on ebay....but that must have been about the time they all started going through the roof (Lynn's video? ) That said, I recently sold a Satinedge on the bay, and was shocked at how much it brought (almost the same number you mentioned above) because the last time I looked at 'Ducks, satinedges were 30 dollar razors, and DD Special No. 1's were 10 or 15... even then I would have rather kept the razor, as I know I'll likely never afford to replace it. They really ARE good razors.
All the talk of being patient, above....is true to a point, but vigilence is key. I don't think they are getting cheaper anytime soon. People used to think the same thing back on Yahoo...."I'll just wait until Wonderedges are 30 bux again"....still waiting, those guys....on the other hand, I've scored most of my 'ducks as parts of a "lot" in which it was thrown in and not mentioned with a group of other old razors...
John P.

I picked up all three of my dwarves at area antique stores. I just happened to be on "Sweep and Clear" missions and was in the right place at the right time. Correction, the nicest of the three came from Tilly's Antiques online but it was still a case of right place, right time. I still have yet to sign up on Ebay but I will one of these days and become yet another dork bidding up the prices to obscene heights.