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  1. 10-27-2010, 04:44 PM #1
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    Default How NOT to create an ad

    Ok guys, here is an ad we pulled from our classifieds. I am withholding the name of th eperson who posted it because that is not the point of this thread. However, it is a prime example of the type of ad that we don't want. If I see more ads like this I am going to bring out my admin hammer. The text in bold red is mine.


    Available are 5 straight razors that are in need of re-grinding due to chips on the blade. I think all or most of these blades could be saved; they simply need a little TLC and they should be back in service!
    I don't think so. What these blades need is euthanasia.

    A few of these are REALLY nice blades:
    Really...?

    -C.F. Wolfertz & Co 5/8" / Allentown, PA
    -PAX 5/8" 189 Solingen Germany H. Eicker & Sohne
    -9/16" Jessops Steel / Henry Althoff Co Geneva, NY USA
    -Keith Simmons & Co / JNashville, TN / Made in Germany / Keen Edge
    -Lilput / Wald Solingen / Ern 2375

    These are priced at $13 each $5 for shipping. I think these are more than fair - properly restored, some of these blades could sell for $100 each.

    Yeah I don't think so. There is not a single one in this lot that can be restored to a good condition. The only blade the looks halfway decent is the bottom one, and that has been shortened. There is not a single blade in this collection that could be considered even 'fair'. The above description is purely misleading and worthy of used car salesmen.

    Any questions, please PM. Thanks!
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  3. 10-27-2010, 05:10 PM #2
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    properly restored, some of these blades could sell for $100 each
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    wow...what a selling line
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    I find that ad appalling. Thanks Bruno for pointing it out. SRP is not a place to sell your junk. That's what thE Bay is for.
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    With a little TLC and elbow grease, those could be Near-NOS one day.

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    Just goes to show what the legendary TLC is capable of!

    Great post, Bruno!
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    Yeah, I saw that one and flagged it. For a moment there, I thought I was on eBay!

    I'm not suggesting it be brought back, and I'm really not trying to stir up trouble, but I liked the days of the old BST when honest comments were common. Such an ad back then would have produced a lot of entertaining dialog, especially if, as occasionally happened, the seller got his hackles up and defended his crap.
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    What I want to know is where to buy the elbow grease ?
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    Euthanasia! Its too late for that, they need a good Christian burial! LOL

    Anybody here qualified to give last rites!
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    Greatly undervalued tonsorial treasures. And they're no longer available for sale?

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