With all the posts on this topic, I figure to give my opinion then read the posts. Not the safe and sound way to do things.
Hello, I'm Tom. I'm a newb at Straight shaving.
When I came here to learn what I can about the art/technique of shaving I also got a passion for the work of the razors. The artistry of them. I've been into knives for many years. I looked at the BST as an ignorant babe. All the different models and shapes. Why was this selling for more than that one..Why so many black handles..that sort of stuff.
I was surprised at the comments I saw in the BST by non-seller. There were comments like...paraphrasing...THIS SUCKS. The handles look like they're falling apart. OR
That's a lot of money for this razor...
This critique of a seller's item was totally new and NOVEL to me. I wasn't comfortable with it because I could see me misidentifying or making some other error that we all make and then I'd feel bad.
Since I have been here My mindset has changed. I APPRECIATE the feedback (MOSTLY) that I see folk have about a seller's item. Good questions and very educational. Most have been respectful.
The post that started this all I was following just for educational purposes and then it came to light the facts.
THANK you to who posted the facts about this BST. I felt a sense of relief that if someone knew that there were concerns OR should be concerns about a BST it was brought to light.
Not just buds or promoters of some BST but a real honest "WHOA guys. Here's what I know"
That was VERY cool.
I don't see new rules doing anything but getting in the way..or more granmdfathering posts..Mods don't need more work or follow up on a post.
Keep BST bunnies out of BST and keep doing what you (hopefully ...we...someday) are doing. Keeping BST above board.
I think anyone should be able to ask any price they wish..I think anyone should be able to say "too much" and a discussion starts.
If someone says"too much" they should be able to back it up and not be doing it out of jealousy or revenge.
Keep open posting like I see and ALL IS GTG. We don't need to change anything today..
Best of intentions tho maybe not expressed well.