This is my public apology to Thirdeye (Ray):
I apologize. I was wrong. In a discussion about collecting razors, I once said that any serious collector knows that the better condition the razor, the more valuable the razor. Ray disagreed, arguing that some serious collectors may appreciate a little tarnish every now and again. I thought he was a lunatic.
After so much serious collecting--buying, trading, selling, trading-up, replacing good for very good, very good for excellent, excellent for mint--I have come to the conclusion that Ray may be right. (I think we can all agree he is still a lunatic.)
I am so very tired of the neverending search for upgrades and replacements and struggling up the rocky hill of MINT. From now on I am learning to appreciate the fine imperfections that come with vintage razors--spotting, brassing, whatever.
Henceforth, my private collection will consist ONLY of razors in good condition--nothing more, nothing better. (Okay...I may keep one excellent condition 1950s English Rocket FT. Sue me!)
So this apology is for you, Ray. You were right. I was wrong. Even the serious collector can [and probably should] appreciate a little tarnish now and again.
Christopher
I apologize. I was wrong. In a discussion about collecting razors, I once said that any serious collector knows that the better condition the razor, the more valuable the razor. Ray disagreed, arguing that some serious collectors may appreciate a little tarnish every now and again. I thought he was a lunatic.
After so much serious collecting--buying, trading, selling, trading-up, replacing good for very good, very good for excellent, excellent for mint--I have come to the conclusion that Ray may be right. (I think we can all agree he is still a lunatic.)
I am so very tired of the neverending search for upgrades and replacements and struggling up the rocky hill of MINT. From now on I am learning to appreciate the fine imperfections that come with vintage razors--spotting, brassing, whatever.
Henceforth, my private collection will consist ONLY of razors in good condition--nothing more, nothing better. (Okay...I may keep one excellent condition 1950s English Rocket FT. Sue me!)
So this apology is for you, Ray. You were right. I was wrong. Even the serious collector can [and probably should] appreciate a little tarnish now and again.
Christopher