Just bought an old Wade & Butcher with mother of pearl scales. It's unused, just needs a bit of a polish. Scales in perfect condition, original pins etc...
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Just bought an old Wade & Butcher with mother of pearl scales. It's unused, just needs a bit of a polish. Scales in perfect condition, original pins etc...
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Very nice andrew, you are getting quite the colection :)
Thanks Ed, scared to think of what I will have spent in 5 years ! Does RAD medication ever come up for sale in the classifieds?
That is a sweetie pie for sure and in great condition to boot.
Bob
I did suggest that people sent me 90% of their disposable income as a way to combat RAD and other AD's but it never took off :)Quote:
Originally Posted by AndrewJM
Very nice indeed.
Thank's for ramping up my RAD.
Does anyone know if there is a specific name for this model of W&B ?
The specific name is 'awesome' :-) Great razor btw!
Thanks everyone for your comments. I am now starting to consider whether I should keep this razor, as I haven't seen another unused razor in this style, and I want to be able to use my razors (I can't justify to spend this much on a razor purely to look at... If I were wanting something purely to look at I'd buy another painting). I spent quite a bit on the W&B anchor (not as much as I spent on this, but the W&B has already been used and not delicate like this model, so I feel comfortable using it in my shaving rotation), and I'm afraid if I use it, the value will drop and I will ruin the collectability for someone who may appreciate it more as unused. I haven't been a member on this site long enough to be able to advertise on the classifieds, so will most likely resort to eBay. Do you think I should list it at a certain price, with a "make an offer" option, or just a "buy it now price", or start with a set price and let the bidding dictate price. I haven't had much experience selling on ebay, apart from non-collectable items, where one pretty much knows within 10% what it will likely sell for. Or alternatively, hold on to it for a few years, admire it without using, and put up for sale in the future? Just seems a waste if it sits here unused, as I wasnt chasing razors purely for collectability, I wanted to enjoy shaving with them. I know most people would be happy to just collect and be the envy of many, but thats not what I'm after.
The razor looks used to me... it has patina from use. It might never been honed after factory edge but i see signs of use. Very nice looking razor thou
My good friend Ed pointed out that my last post may be seen as an invitation for offers. This is not the case. I will be selling (if I do sell, that is) on ebay or similar.
Id just like to know the best way to approach selling on eBay, or, with the way razor prices are going, would it be worthwhile perhaps holding out for a couple of years. (I dont need the $, so can easily wait)
Thanks MrMagnus, I appreciate your feedback. Admittedly I wouldn't know how to spot if a razor has been used or not. Will make sure to disclose that if/when I sell.
I'll be forwarding this to gssixguns or Lynn for a cleanup, so will get their opinion. I wouldn't want to mislead anyone, not fair to the buyer and would hurt my eBay feedback, would be a lose/lose scenario.
IMO i think you should keep that razor. It's a very nice looking razor and from a well known maker. Im sure it will shave very nice and think you should put it to use. Just ask the guy that hones it to use a layer of tape on the spine to provent wear on the spine since it has no wear. It's not a NOS razor it wont harm the value if you bring the edge back to life and clean it. Enjoy it as a shaving razor! sell it when you get bored with it :) just my vote.
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Beautiful!
Be gentle with it, that's a family heirloom.
... or future museum piece.
Very nice, if you ever get bored with it you can send it to me!!!!!
After sleeping on it I have decided I wont sell at this point. Will keep it for shaving on special occasions once or twice a year. I just fear that if I sell it, will end up regretting it.
Most I have seen have a box which reads 'Arrow Razor'. As to using it, are the pins tight?
