
Originally Posted by
Owens187
Just a question or three..... How do you guys price straight razors? I've won a couple auctions on the Bay, which I am in the process of restoring. One is a Torrey, the other is a Wald. Both were completely covered in rust, look like they've been at the bottom of a lake for the last 50 years, but have great scales, no cracks or chips, no warping, and no rust at the edge. So far I have the Torrey at a near mirror finish, almost completed. Just needs a final buffing to remove the 2000 grit scratches. Ill post pics in the restore thread when its done.
I'm guessing its always better, value-wise, to re use the original scales? Or is it better to put new ones on?
Anyways, moral of the story is that I really like restoring these things, but the wife will only let me keep so many(have 8 straights now, lol). So I'm just wondering how to appropriately price them for sale here on the b/s/t.
Also, maybe there is someone I can pm pics to when they are finished, who can give me a professional opinion of what theyre worth?
Thanx!
Eric