Thread: Putting prices into perspective

In my opinion MdC is the best soap on the market. It is rather expensive and there is a shipping cost to be reckoned, that said it lasts forever if you properly load your brush. My tub of vetver is half used after 3 years. To me that spreads my use over a considerable period of time. I recommend MdC without any hesitation.

Considering a puck of T&H sandalwood is £15 without the bowl, 5 for £1.50 and still be in profit is incredible.

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

Considering a puck of T&H sandalwood is £15 without the bowl, 5 for £1.50 and still be in profit is incredible.

I'd like to know where can I buy that soap. As it stands right now that could be some liquidation sale price for all we know.

Originally Posted by mainaman

I'd like to know where can I buy that soap. As it stands right now that could be some liquidation sale price for all we know.

Yes without further info its just speculation.

Maybe some underpaid worker misplaced the decimal point on the price?



Certainly mysteriously sourced...maybe we will get a clue before we all lose all interest? Probably not.

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

Yes without further info its just speculation.

Given the history of dislike for MdC that the OP has shown over the years, it is a troll post until proven otherwise.
Show me a store that sells that soap at that price all the time.

Originally Posted by mainaman

Given the history of dislike for MdC that the OP has shown over the years, it is a troll post until proven otherwise.

Stefan, it may have slipped your attention, but I never mentioned MdC. Somebody else did. But it is nice to know that people with dissenting views are "trolls" to a moderator here. Classy, Stefan.

Originally Posted by mainaman

Show me a store that sells that soap at that price all the time.

Or else what? But just for the record, it's Scottish Fine Soaps's outlet in Falkirk, Scotland.

Originally Posted by RobinK

Stefan, it may have slipped your attention, but I never mentioned MdC. Somebody else did. But it is nice to know that people with dissenting views are "trolls" to a moderator here. Classy, Stefan.

Or else what? But just for the record, it's Scottish Fine Soaps's outlet in Falkirk, Scotland.

I’m not a big fan of MDC myself Robin but then again no one asked me (or you) for an opinion on MDC. So to give an unsolicited opinion on a subjective topic which is known to evoke a strong emotional response IS the very definition of trolling.

To state your opinion in a way that will not offend everyone that disagrees with you is class and takes some time, humility and effort (for me anyways).

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Originally Posted by Steel

I’m not a big fan of MDC myself Robin but then again no one asked me (or you) for an opinion on MDC..

Oh, really?

Originally Posted by Steel

So to give an unsolicited opinion on a subjective topic which is known to evoke a strong emotional response IS the very definition of trolling.

Actually, it isn't. But, yes, there was an emotional knee jerk reaction from unsuspecting readers.

Originally Posted by Steel

To state your opinion in a way that will not offend everyone that disagrees with you is class and takes some time, humility and effort (for me anyways).

True. I found mainaman's response a bit over the top, too. But as I said, all is forgiven.

Back on topic, though, I find it interesting that no-one seems to be able to focus on the actual issue at hand, ie the difference in price between OEM and "brand" product. And do not get me wrong, these are first in tier products. Just imagine what the markup on made-from-Chinese-import-base-products stuff might be. PAA, anyone?

Originally Posted by Steel

I was thinking something similar. I don’t use MDC but if you do, IMO, you don’t have to justify it at all. You like it and that’s that.

What is the purpose of this thread Robin? Are you displaying a deal that you got or is there a way for everyone to get this soap at this price? Maybe it’s that if you wait and look long and hard that you don’t have to pay such high prices?

The point Robin was making is that someone is probably making a profit selling these quality soaps at a low price while we habitually pay high prices for soaps that are not necessarily any better. We willingly pay these prices largely because of brand names that we associate with quality. For myself, I am perfectly happy using the various Proraso products, MWF and an Australian pharmacy brand that sells for a few dollars. I've tried a few high end products and have found that they aren't that much better (or better at all) than my regulars.