Bad influence.

So... I innocently decide to post a few of my blades for sale and then check things out here (been a while, love the new wallpaper..)

and before I know it, I'm bidding like mad... I have to pull away from the keyboard before more damage is done..

So far tonight:
I did not really need this but it started out really low and then I got in a bidding war... to the bitter end
Professional Barber Razor Strop, with solid linen belt - eBay (item 320258938937 end time Jun-08-08 18:57:48 PDT)

Then a project razor (gonna have to scare up some scales)
Straighjt Razor,Wade & Butcher - eBay (item 250254697409 end time Jun-08-08 19:41:19 PDT)

Then these caught my eye:

Vintage T. Hessen Bruch & Co PERFECTION Straight Razor - eBay (item 380033608244 end time Jun-08-08 20:02:08 PDT)

Vintage WADE & BUTCHER Blank For Concave Straight Razor - eBay (item 380033617551 end time Jun-08-08 20:47:50 PDT)

I doubt what I'm selling will pay for a fraction of this...

...damned RAD

i was almost gonna bid on that strop, but id rather go new,whats the" cgi.ebay "about?

I have had some little Esuck buying sprees as well. I've been working hard not to buy everything I put on my watching list.

Oh man how I hate FeeBay. I've lost so many auctions by $1, though who knows what the winner's max bid really is...

The close losses combined with the sheer volume of razors out there is a dangerous combination. Seems you got some good stuff at good prices.

Ok... here is the haul... the WB with the odd metal scales was five plus shipping, the other WB and the T Hessen totaled $27.. all will be fun restorations.

The WB with the metal scales.. what is the best way to clean and polish the blade without damaging the etching? (oh, and I have to get some nice scales for it...those metal ones look like liners with the outer covers torn off..?)

I would say you did very well on that deal :tu Have fun!