Quote Originally Posted by Ben325e View Post
How would you suggest approaching this type of situation when there isn't a similar razor to be found? If you find a pitted wade and butcher with a few water and rust spots and cracked scales, with a tiny chip in the toe being sold for 90 bucks - or a no name razor in similar condition - what should the protocol be for this type of posting? As far as I know, classicshaving doesn't have this type of stuff for sale...

I feel that newbies should not be ripped off in this type of situation just because it says "wade and butcher".
They way we see it now (but feel free to add your thoughts) is that the description would have to match the item. And that would be where the room for discussion is.

If you see a razor that looks like smurf, it could have a description like
'Old crappy razor. The scales are worth smurf, but the bolsters are in good condition, and the blade can be restored by someone who wants to spend the time. 50$'
If the blade indeed looks like it could be restored AND if the description is truthful, then the price is not up for discussion because people can ask what they want, and the potential buyer knows what he is getting into.

Otoh if that same razor gets advertised 'great collectors item. a valuable addition to anyone's collection, so sharp it cuts paper' you are free to point out that that razor has issues.
Descriptions should be truthful and are open to discussion.

And if the seller then removes and recreates the ad because of those comments, we will have alook. We count on you guys to bring such an even to our attention because we obviously don't have time to monitor the classifieds in realtime.
And if we have to conclude that this was wilfully done by someone who knows better, then we will take action.