Thread: Will replacing scales devalue the razor

The only time I replace scales, is when their broken beyond repair, or missing all altogether. I have only made them from various woods at this time. But have made a few from broken horn scales, that would fit another blade.
(Broken at wedge or pivot)

Originally Posted by bobby66

Hi all
if I change the old scales for new wood ones
will it devalue the razor when I come to resale
or is it best to leave the old ones on

To broad of question. For a good answer be way more specific and include pictures.

Hi
Thanks for the offer very good of you
but I am in the uk
Bobbý66

Hi I will try and take some pics tomorrow
in bed now as I have a 4.o.clock start in the morning
Bobby66

Make your scales first. If you like them better, than change them out. Don't worry about resale. I doubt you will sell unless you collect a pile of them. A reason would hold us over until your pics arrive !

As has been said---- maybe, but maybe not. It really depends on what you have and what condition it is in to start with.
If the razor is for your own use I really wouldn't bother unless the existing ones are useless. Personally I like razors that are either original or true to original type, ie changing a pair of bake lite scales for X X X X X X that was offered with the razor originally would be OK but stripping out a perfectly good pair of horn/bakelite/X X X for Spangly acrylic or whatever would just ruin an otherwise perfectly good razor. However some buyers like the bling. If you are looking to tart up a razor to resell then I think your gains will be minimal.

TBH, all the OP needs do is go to the Fleabay and look at completed listings versus those which never sell.

As has been said, it depends upon the razor. Ebay is not the only place to buy, but recent history is accessible. I saw a toxic green GB the other day on there. Nobody wants to pay a pile for it.
Were it in original horn, would be another story. JMHO

Don’t listen to these guys, bolt on those popsicle sticks and color them with Crayola.

Post a pic, if you want a real answer…

What he said! ^

Hi guys
just tuck some pics
but don't know how to
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