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12-11-2016, 12:15 AM #1rhensley
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One's preferences can change
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I watched this one for about 25 seconds before bidding on it the other day then waited to be out bid for days. I know in the past i have favored the heavier blades and horn scales but a friend of mine turned me on to a nice 6/8 mappin webb with ivory scales and it looks like I've caught the fever. Now this one is not a mappin but it is a sheffield and looks like either a 11/16 or 6/8 . the scales have a crack in them at the wedge end but I do believe i can epoxy it where it will not spread. the blade looks like there is little were. anyway can't wait till it get's here.
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12-11-2016, 12:55 AM #2Senior Member
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Congrats. I was going to bid on it.
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12-11-2016, 01:27 AM #3rhensley
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There was one other bidder. I really expected more considering the condition it looked in. Shipping was more than what it would have been if it had been in the states but still went for less than i expected.
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12-11-2016, 01:42 AM #4Senior Member
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:-) I'm sure that you will have it up and shaving quite easily. It looks good, the old holllows are not very hollow by today's standards. It looks quite promising.
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12-11-2016, 02:28 AM #5Senior Member
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You got a good deal on that one. I really wanted to place a bid on it but I'm trying to thin out my collection right now. It was difficult, but I was able to use some self control..... for today.
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12-11-2016, 03:24 AM #6Senior Member
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Mappin Webb are one of my favorites. I can see how they hooked you
With ivory scales you got yourself a GREAT deal. Congrats.
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12-11-2016, 05:11 AM #7Senior Member
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Ahhhh! I just won another auction 90 minutes after posting this! Originally Posted by BeJay
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12-11-2016, 11:21 AM #8Senior Member
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I think people forget that eBay really helps feed this hobby. I only sell a razor here and there but there are a lot of members here that I have met on eBay also. Plus, we are only a tiny fraction of the hobby as a whole. If people didn't buy and sell it could get pretty stagnant so BeJay you are just contributing to the hobby ensuring its continued success. Good job and carry on.
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12-11-2016, 02:21 PM #9rhensley
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Photos Photos Originally Posted by BeJay
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12-11-2016, 06:26 PM #10Senior Member
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Here she is. John Creswick, Sheffield. Originally Posted by rhensley
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