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Thread: Blue Heron Handled Razor (Franklin C Co.?)

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    Default Blue Heron Handled Razor (Franklin C Co.?)

    Due to the responses I received after posting up my found family heirloom items, I went to a couple of antique stores to find a vintage razor in need of attention. I thought if I could find a couple razors to practice on before I work on my own there would be a little less risk of ruining them. I didn't buy any razors as the only place I found them seemed fairly over priced, $25-50, for the condidtion they were in. But, I did find this item. I must say, I was sad that I didn't have $85 to spend on it.

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    There are scale collectors out there that seem to keep the value of these types of scales fairly high. Even with junk blades they seem to find high price tags. I think you are on the right track with trying to work on something less valuable to learn the ropes.
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    I agree with Shaun about the scales driving the price up.

    Just a tip...Antique stores will often over price items either to build in some room for haggling. Or, because they don't know much about straights, they base their prices on what a particular item has solid for on eBay, usually optimistically and without considering condition. It doesn't hurt to ask if they will deal with you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings View Post
    I agree with Shaun about the scales driving the price up.
    Just a tip...Antique stores will often over price items either to build in some room for haggling. Or, because they don't know much about straights, they base their prices on what a particular item has solid for on eBay, usually optimistically and without considering condition. It doesn't hurt to ask if they will deal with you.
    Often that price is the asking price for a Buy it Now and not the completed sale pricing. I live in an area where razors in fair to good condition may remain on shelves for months. Then, the really great ones are now gone. Cleaned and restored razors do not sell at all for a fair workman's price.
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