Did I get too good a deal?

[scottish steve]

Just did a trade with Rob from Texas and I just wanted to check he hasn't accidentally conned himself a little. I sent him an immacualate, 5 months old chrome Slant in the cardboard box and in return I received a very nearly mint H3 SLim Adjustable without case- the shading of the numbers is uniform, but not jet-black like I've seen in some pics, possibly as a result of my cleaning with fairy liquid and a soft brush and the chroming is flawless. What you think guys? Should I send him a little something extra?

 

[SepticTank]

Do you feel that you did too well out of the deal? If so do what your conscience tells you... obviously you're uneasy or you'd not have posted

 

[SRock]

Do you feel that you did too well out of the deal? If so do what your conscience tells you... obviously you're uneasy or you'd not have posted

+1 I say just ask him. If he thinks it was fair it was fair, if he thinks not maybe you should do more. There are great people all over the B&B I'd say all you have to do is ask.

 

[scottish steve]

Well Rob knows what he sent me and how much a slant is, but I didn't know how much a slim is, so I thought I'd check. If it'd been a ball-end Tech or something that'd've been fine, or a cased, mint, Aristo'd've be unequivocal the other way but I was a little unsure if there was a good guideline price for the slim?

 

[SepticTank]

You could put something you can get easily here that he probably can't (Palmolive, Erasmic, Ingrams, that kind of thing) - in a jiffy bag, send it surface, don't tell him what's in... it'll be like a late "secret Santa" with the Russian Roulette appeal of not knowing when it'll land either

 

[scottish steve]

That'd be cool. Will have a wee think and send him something in the new year- no way its getting to him in time for Xmas now. I'm assuming he'll catch this thread as well and maybe and his own comment. 'S a bit funny, but I wanted to query this in public so to speak.
Thanks everyone

 

[Siv]

I got a clean slim adj for $6. I'd say you got the bad end of the deal!

In the end, if Rob was happy and you're happy then both of you stay happy. Send Rob a Christmas Card telling him how happy you are with your razor!

 

[scottish steve]

I got a clean slim adj for $6. I'd say you got the bad end of the deal!

Well now I'm just confused! I'll trawl thru the BST and check out historical deals to get some guidelines. 'S a damn good razor tho!

 

[AsylumGuido]

I have traded Slims in excellent condition for items which may be conceived as being worth less than a Slim, but felt good about it because what I got in return was something I really wanted. A couple of months back I traded a very nice Slim to a fine gentleman for a Milord which had a nickel handle to go along with the gold head. He had it listed for $25, I think. Well, I had been wanting to get my hands on one to try to figure out how the mismatch came about. He was wanting a Slim for his son-in-law. It worked for both. Although, I was surprised to find a pack of Wilkinson Sword blades and a new Puck of C&E Siena SS in the package that arrived.

 

[pal]

One man's trash is another man's treasure! If he does not complain, don't worry about it. Your sentiment is very commendable and people like you make this a great Forum. Thanks.

 

[STAFF]

Don't sweat it... both parties got what they wanted it sounds like.

 

[Suzuki]

I think this is a fair deal - otherwise both parties wouldn't have agreed to it.

I bought my slim for $3 and, after some light cleaning, it was in similar condition to what you've described - but I took a gamble, it could have been garbage.

I wouldn't worry about this - you're both big boys and I don't think there's any issues.

 

[Trius]

When in doubt, have fun with PIF.

 

[scottish steve]

Got a PM from the gentleman in question this afternoon and everything is hunky-dory.