Bad influence.

[Cyclophile]

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

[tjiscooler]

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

[holli4pirating]

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.

[Cyclophile]

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..?)

[Nicolas]

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