EBAY DIGEST: Interesting Shaving Related Recent Sales Recap

[Nacho042]

VINTAGE 1960 F-4 GILLETTE ADJUSTABLE FAT-BOY BOTTOM-DIAL SAFETY RAZOR

$1550 for a user-grade( at best) razor...

Could be rare but it's a razor and it's not even in good condition.

I bet that if you find a Fatboy in the same condition, you won't give more than $40 for it.

Some of you think it's ok to pay that amount for this razor in that condition, but I'd rather buy a Ti Wolfman for that money.

given that the seller didn't even mention if the razor was working, i'd say someone just paid a lot for a paperweight.

 

[Nicholas]

given that the seller didn't even mention if the razor was working, i'd say someone just paid a lot for a paperweight.

Buyer will know that soon. Who gives that amount for a razor in that condition, without even be sure that at least the razor works? It's crazy.

 

[ks6c]

The buyer may know, he may have contacted the seller... You are making some assumptions, here.

 

[Nicholas]

The buyer may know, he may have contacted the seller... You are making some assumptions, here.

I know we're making assumptions, but they're justified concerning the condition of the razor we see.

 

[johnwick]

I posted this in the blades section and will place here for guys who missed it. Gillette Nacets now come with a three year warranty!

 

[KeenDogg]

The buyer may know, he may have contacted the seller... You are making some assumptions, here.

I know I'd be on a first name basis with him for that amount of coin!

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[ks6c]

I know I'd be on a first name basis with him for that amount of coin!

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Exactly...

 

[azwetshaver]

Well this thread hasn't seen much action lately.

I am always looking to learn about vintage razors. Here is an auction that has me confused. Can anyone provide any insight? To me, it appears like a really clean Tech without a case. The price ($41) surprised me.

Genuine Vintage C-2 1957 Gillette Nickel Plated TECH Double Edge Safety Razor | eBay

 

[mrlandpirate]

 

[REV579]

Well this thread hasn't seen much action lately.

I am always looking to learn about vintage razors. Here is an auction that has me confused. Can anyone provide any insight? To me, it appears like a really clean Tech without a case. The price ($41) surprised me.

Genuine Vintage C-2 1957 Gillette Nickel Plated TECH Double Edge Safety Razor | eBay

That is a plain 1957 Tech. The confusion is on the part of the last couple of bidders, in my opinion. I think the last real bid was $16.50. At least it was free shipping.

 

[azwetshaver]

That is a plain 1957 Tech. The confusion is on the part of the last couple of bidders, in my opinion. I think the last real bid was $16.50. At least it was free shipping.

I'll have to check out the last bidder action. So did it really sell for $41 or $16.50?

 

[tonich]

So did it really sell for $41 or $16.50?

Well, does it matter?
If you are trying to figure out going prices I will have to ensure you it's impossible as they are all over the map. After all that's eBay!

 

[REV579]

I'll have to check out the last bidder action. So did it really sell for $41 or $16.50?

It appears it did go for $41.

 

[azwetshaver]

It appears it did go for $41.

I hope the buyer is happy with thier purchase.

 

[azwetshaver]

Well, does it matter?
If you are trying to figure out going prices I will have to ensure you it's impossible as they are all over the map. After all that's eBay!

It does. Rev579 stated that the last "real bid" was $16.50. I am not sure what he meant by that. If I knew it sold for 16.50 , I wouldn't have posted the inquiry. The high (to me) price had me guessing if I was missing something. I've actually learned a thing or two by asking about high prices.

 

[REV579]

I hope the buyer is happy with thier purchase.

I question the validity of the purchase considering the high number the same razors selling for half that amount. Personally, I make mental or even written notes about sellers who have these patterns in their auctions.

 

[azwetshaver]

I agree. There are some sellers who seem to get premium prices for thier stuff. Not sure if their prices are significantly increased by thier reputation.

I recall years ago there was a seller, that went by an acronym, that sold minty stuff. His prices were always higher than most. I think it the name was something furniture man.

 

[tonich]

cedarfurnitureman.
He acquired someone's razor collection and was selling razors one by one.
No doubt there was shill bidding involved in that through one or more newly registered accounts on eBay

 

[REV579]

cedarfurnitureman.
He acquired someone's razor collection and was selling razors one by one.
No doubt there was shill bidding involved in that through one or more newly registered accounts on eBay

I don’t have much tolerance for deception or dishonesty in day-to-day life, much less eBay or online-zero-accountability-commerce-exchange.

 

[nemo]

Well this thread hasn't seen much action lately.

How about $1455 for this bottom dial Fatboy?
www.ebay.com/itm/Gillette-Fat-Boy-Bottom-Dial-9-Settings-Adjustable-Safety-Razor-F4-Rare-/392234887682