Acceptable price for NOS Tuckaway Set

[doleeo]

I was out browsing around in an antique mall in my area and happened to see what I believe is a NOS Tuckaway set.

It was locked in a case so I didn't get to really look at it but it appeared to be completely unused and came with an eloquent cardboard shipper.

I didn't get to see the price, but I'm planning on heading back to check it out. I was just wondering what sort of price is reasonable?

 

[e sinker]

ive seen them go for $150-250 with the shipper

 

[luvmysuper]

Nothing. It's worthless. Could you tell me where that shop is?

Seriously, these can go for BIG bucks. A truly NOS, Mint Tuckaway could be in the hundreds and hundreds of dollars range to the right collector.

If it's reasonable and affordable, I suggest you snag it but quick.

 

[**Bingo_Bob**]

I was out browsing around in an antique mall in my area and happened to see what I believe is a NOS Tuckaway set.

It was locked in a case so I didn\'t get to really look at it but it appeared to be completely unused and came with an eloquent cardboard shipper.

I didn\'t get to see the price, but I\'m planning on heading back to check it out. I was just wondering what sort of price is reasonable?

Nice find! You should definitely pick that baby up.

 

[heirkb]

I bet selling it could pay for my trip to and from Indiana...but then I couldn't keep the razor

 

[Rick Sparks]

Nothing. It's worthless. Could you tell me where that shop is?

This was a great laugh! Thanks for perking up my morning!

 

[ctakim]

I agree with the posted estimates. A true NOS razor with outer carton would be a great find.

 

[bythbook]

I agree with the posted estimates. A true NOS razor with outer carton would be a great find.

...and you can shave with it, too! [the razor, not the carton....]


it sounds wonderful - I wish I'd come across something like that in an antiques shop!



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[r0ckrat]

...and you can shave with it, too! [the razor, not the carton....]


it sounds wonderful - I wish I'd come across something like that in an antiques shop!



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Note that if it's a true NOS tuckaway, and you pay for it, and then shave with it, it's no longer NOS and no longer worth the mentioned prices. It then is "just" a near-mint tuckaway.

 

[norman931]

An unopened NOS razor can still have a handle crack or other flaws. I would want to look at it closely before paying a high price.

 

[Cutter]

Note that if it's a true NOS tuckaway, and you pay for it, and then shave with it, it's no longer NOS and no longer worth the mentioned prices. It then is "just" a near-mint tuckaway.

+1 I have a near mint Tuckaway that I bought at a local antique shop known for high prices, and I paid $22 for it.

 

[ctakim]

My only antique store find worth bragging about was a fine condition Tuckaway (actually a Norfolk with a Tuckaway style handle) in excellent condition. Of course it was one of the first antique store visits that I experienced while looking for vintage razors. I have not found anything near as promising in the year since then.

 

[kryptik]

Now you just have to hope the shop proprietor didn't see you checking it out, and end up Googling his way to the B&B...

 

[Doc4]

Note that if it's a true NOS tuckaway, and you pay for it, and then shave with it, it's no longer NOS and no longer worth the mentioned prices. It then is "just" a near-mint tuckaway.

At which point it becomes "better than mint" in the minds of some e-Bay sellers ...

 

[heirkb]

My only antique store find worth bragging about was a fine condition Tuckaway (actually a Norfolk with a Tuckaway style handle) in excellent condition. Of course it was one of the first antique store visits that I experienced while looking for vintage razors. I have not found anything near as promising in the year since then.

Hey me too! Except it was a silver New Improved Tuckaway. Since then, I've only gotten a ranger tech that's worth mentioning
I take it back...I've also gotten a cased Bostonian and a cased New Standard...

 

[ctakim]

Well, heirkb, you beat me by at least three fold!! But I remain every hopeful!!