Blade Emergency! (WCS out of stock)

[Monkeydad]

I am down to my last pack of Crystal Blades, the only blade I use any more. Went onto WCS to order 100...they're out of stock! No single packs either.


Anyone else know of a reliable, good-priced vendor for Crystals?


Thanks in advance!

 

[Monkeydad]

Yes, tried Bullgoose. They do not carry them according to their site. (I now see your comment is deleted)

Searched through the first 2 pages in the Vendor Corner, found only one that carries them, but they're $18 for 100 when WCS is $12...big markup.

If I can't find them, I may end up going with some Red Pack IPs or a small sample pack somewhere.

Even WCS' sample packs have the Crystals replaced with either Astras or Sharks.

 

[SpyvSpy]

Dang didn't get away with the "ninja" edit how about checking Amazon? Or Ebay?

 

[norton]

shoebox shave shop has them if you only need a couple packs - they're reliable in my experience.

I believe these blades 'became famous' while being sold on ebay, by a vendor called dssokhey.

He still sells them there by the 100, and offers bulk discounts. Do an ebay search by seller. Check the feedback. He moves a lot of these blades.

Current prices look to be 14.99 with free shipping - should be similar to the WCS price with shipping added...

 

[Monkeydad]

Dang didn't get away with the "ninja" edit how about checking Amazon? Or Ebay?

Amazon was $7 for 10 blades or something ridiculous like that.


Checked Dr. Idiot's eBay page.


I'm trying to find a B&B-supported vendor or member first, but I may go the eBay route.

Already done the sample pack thing...picked Crystals.

 

[Monkeydad]

shoebox shave shop has them if you only need a couple packs - they're reliable in my experience.

I believe these blades 'became famous' while being sold on ebay, by a vendor called dssokhey.

He still sells them there by the 100, and offers bulk discounts. Do an ebay search by seller. Check the feedback. He moves a lot of these blades.

Current prices look to be 14.99 with free shipping - should be similar to the WCS price with shipping added...

Looked at dssokhey's blades...not 100% sure they are Crystals. Can anyone confirm? Not the packaging I'm used to and doesn;t specify "Crystal" anywhere in the auciton, but the blade appears to be the same. If I'm buying 100, I don't want to get taken.

http://cgi.ebay.com/100-Super-Plati...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439fb49259






Found this seller, may go with them if a B&B seller doesn't arise.
http://cgi.ebay.com/100-Crystal-Dou...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b1bc57fa

 

[Hansel]

Check your PMs, if you please!

 

[michiganlover]

Not the packaging I'm used to and doesn;t specify "Crystal" anywhere in the auction, but the blade appears to be the same. If I'm buying 100, I don't want to get taken.

Crystal is simply the name we as the board have chosen to call these Israel made blades by. There are many different packages out there that contain the exact same blades. In fact the bulk 100 pack will not say Crystal anywhere on it; only the 10 pack with the cardboard will say Crystal.

See this thread for more info:

The Official Guide to Israeli Made DE Blades

 

[Monkeydad]

Check your PMs, if you please!

Thank you! Replied.

Crystal is simply the name we as the board have chosen to call these Israel made blades by. There are many different packages out there that contain the exact same blades. In fact the bulk 100 pack will not say Crystal anywhere on it; only the 10 pack with the cardboard will say Crystal.

See this thread for more info:

The Official Guide to Israeli Made DE Blades

Good to know. There is a lot to know with these Israeli blades. I've never seen a 100-blade packaging, always bought multiple 10-packs before. Thanks.

 

[norton]

And to come full circle - the author of that post linked to above - the guide to Israeli made blades - is the proprietor of WestCoastShaving.

Wow. Busy thread.

 

[iamdarkangel2005]

Just wanted to jump aboard on this. I have the 100 bulk packing currently at 14.99 on a 3 day event.

Buy it Now Sale

Plus is buy it now!

Take care,

Dark

 

[Monkeydad]

Nice. Free shipping!

Just bought it now.



I wanted to support someone here...or a B&B-recommended vendor. Thanks!