Thread: Red Imp ???

So this thread is a little premature, but...
Found a Red Imp 700c that appears to be in pretty good shape for $40 on Easy.
The premature part-I'm waiting on some close ups so no pics right now. I'll post them once I get them.

If it pans out and the pics show its in good shape; is it worth a little than half of what it would cost for a new craftsman strop from some of the vendors we talk about here.

Thanks for the help!

Oh, just an update on the deployment situation. Got word last week that I've been stood down (at least for now) so NO going to Iraq!!! Kind of a two edged sword. I had already got my mind in deployment mode so I was actually looking forward to going, but I hate leaving the wife and I HATE Iraq. When it comes down to it the wife wins every time!

Be safe,
Jer

I guess a proper answer and keeping within the boundries of the forum rules... is it worth 40 bucks to you? Sorry.

I adjusted the post to insure forum complience.

I'd say the price is fair. I'm just trying to decide to go vintage or go new from one of the craftsman out there.

I'd say wait on the close up pics. If it's in good condition and not too dried out go for it. But I'd never steer you away from going with a nice new strop

And glad to hear you'll be staying home safe with the wife

Those red Imp Strops are top of the line. For a factory made strop you can't get much better and they hold their own with any custom strop too.

Thanks for your service.

Red Imp was Certifyd's most expensive strop. I don't recall whether it is shell , or horsehide, one or the other. I've got one and wouldn't take $100 for it. My barber buddy, the late Joe Galipean, had one hanging on his chair at the barber shop on Midland Ave in Kearny, NJ. When I finally got one in great shape I was pleased as punch.