Eclipse Red Ring - soaring prices

[wulfgar1976]

One went on Ebay recently for nearly £200. Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=150498478039

I know they are incredibly well made, have a very good reputation and are adjustable but is the demand really so high compared to their rarity that prices like this are warranted? I know something is only worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it on any given occasion but the winning bidder must have *really* wanted it at that price IMO.

Fortunately for me, Eclipse Red Rings are technically closed comb razors so, given that I only collect open comb razors, I don't need to have one.

 

[whydert]

Insane price if you ask me. I don't have one but I do have such a pouch.
Is it worth half the price?

 

[bonusmarple]

Yes but it has a magnetic knob to pick-up blades, surely that must be worth 100 quid by itself.

 

[cooncatbob]

Yes but it has a magnetic knob to pick-up blades, surely that must be worth 100 quid by itself.

I include a rare earth magnet in my handles at no additional cost.

 

[bonusmarple]

I include a rare earth magnet in my handles at no additional cost.

Both of mine are pre-magnet...

Oh the humanity