„…if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.” (Nietzsche)
Just as this morning (during shaving, when else?) I was wondering how much is the value of my shaving stuff? It would be interesting to hear from you, Gents, what is the situation with you?
Be warned it will be quite a challenge to put these together (for some almost impossible I guess)! (In exchange you might learn something.)
Since making exact estimation on the money (well ) spent on our Hobby, I figured ot these simple rules. They could be better (as always) but it’s about the fun!
All amounts are in USD.
If you don’t have the exact amount in your head for your items just use the prices that come up first on the web.
1. „Software”
shaving creams and soaps
shaving brushes
pre and aftershaves (including alum blocks, olis etc. as well)
2. „Hardware”
shave scuttles and mugs
razors and blades
hones and stones etc.
blade banks, razor/brush holders
3. „Miscellaneous”
Since we spend money on things like towels, boxes, M5 washers, tube keys, etc-etc… Since these can be numerous and hard to collect feel free to make an educated guess.
If you are tempted, share your numbers in line with the following:
For stuff that is 5 or less years old whenever possible use the approx. price at which your stuff was purchased. (Use the search engines! Your memories might mislead you.)
If it’s 5 years plus old or you got it as a gift, use the amount you feel realistic (!). I know your great grandfathers’ razor has a value that can’t be determined… Maybe think on it as if you wanted to sell it how much money would you accept for it? (Leave the feelings aside, again!)
Indicate these 3 numbers with some short comments –and see what you have done!
Quite a challenge putting these together even with thismoderate amount (my takeaway from this was that I thought it to be moderate, but that’s not the case…) of stuff…
My numbers are:
Software: 695 USD
Hardware: 119 USD
Miscellaneous: 50 USD
Total 932 USD
Happy shaves!
Just as this morning (during shaving, when else?) I was wondering how much is the value of my shaving stuff? It would be interesting to hear from you, Gents, what is the situation with you?
Be warned it will be quite a challenge to put these together (for some almost impossible I guess)! (In exchange you might learn something.)
Since making exact estimation on the money (well ) spent on our Hobby, I figured ot these simple rules. They could be better (as always) but it’s about the fun!
All amounts are in USD.
If you don’t have the exact amount in your head for your items just use the prices that come up first on the web.
1. „Software”
shaving creams and soaps
shaving brushes
pre and aftershaves (including alum blocks, olis etc. as well)
2. „Hardware”
shave scuttles and mugs
razors and blades
hones and stones etc.
blade banks, razor/brush holders
3. „Miscellaneous”
Since we spend money on things like towels, boxes, M5 washers, tube keys, etc-etc… Since these can be numerous and hard to collect feel free to make an educated guess.
If you are tempted, share your numbers in line with the following:
For stuff that is 5 or less years old whenever possible use the approx. price at which your stuff was purchased. (Use the search engines! Your memories might mislead you.)
If it’s 5 years plus old or you got it as a gift, use the amount you feel realistic (!). I know your great grandfathers’ razor has a value that can’t be determined… Maybe think on it as if you wanted to sell it how much money would you accept for it? (Leave the feelings aside, again!)
Indicate these 3 numbers with some short comments –and see what you have done!
Quite a challenge putting these together even with this
My numbers are:
Software: 695 USD
Hardware: 119 USD
Miscellaneous: 50 USD
Total 932 USD
Happy shaves!