Really worth it?

[IronHammer]

I just wanted to ask this question.

I just watched one of amishmotorboat's gold plated (well, some of the plating was left) sell on the bay for $6.10 with shipping of about $2.25. That's a total of $8.35

Now I ask, would you pay $8 for a Milord in that condition in the wild? I know I would pass on it. Now maybe if I was planning on replating it ... maybe, if I knew for certain it wasn't dinged or pitted, which he plainly states in the listing that it probably does have dings and dents.

So is it worth it?

 

[GreekGuy]

I just wanted to ask this question.

I just watched one of amishmotorboat's gold plated (well, some of the plating was left) sell on the bay for $6.10 with shipping of about $2.25. That's a total of $8.35

Now I ask, would you pay $8 for a Milord in that condition in the wild? I know I would pass on it. Now maybe if I was planning on replating it ... maybe, if I knew for certain it wasn't dinged or pitted, which he plainly states in the listing that it probably does have dings and dents.

So is it worth it?

Honestly, I don't see many Milords around. 99.99% of the razors out there aren't serious collector grade pieces. If I wanted one to actually use I would pay that much for it.

I have a lot of nice razors in great shape. That being said, I almost exclusively use beaters. I know some guys like using pristine shaving implements, but if I have a duplicate I'd rather use one thats already taken the brunt of wear and tear.

 

[danparker77]

razors, among other things, are worth what someone is willing to pay for them. You stated it was not worth it to you. Would you pay 90 bucks for a mint Fatboy? I wouldn't, don't care much for'em. I would shell out 8 bucks for a beat up Milord if I thought it could still shave well. Looks aren't everything to me. Plus for 8 bucks I could PIF it. I have bought a few razors for the soul intent was to PIF it.

 

[IronHammer]

Good point. Some folks like a functional razor, no matter what it looks like. I prefer a tool that is looking pretty nice AND shaves well. I could never stand the temptation of buying a NOS fatboy and just not use it. Because it is so pretty and clean and shiny. I would only pay $99 if I had money to burn though.

If I am going to pay for a razor, whether it is to PIF or use, I do want it to be looking as nice I can get it. But I couldn't justify spending $8 on a razor with severe plate loss and dings. Maybe I am just cheap :sigh:

 

[BBrad]

Early Milords are not that plentiful . . . I'm surprised it didn't sell for more!

Gotta give a real +100 to Amish for his honest listing. There are gentlemen selling stuff on eBay . . . not everyone out there is evil . . .

 

[mark_mw]

Got this Milord with case for around $12.00 IIRC - has plenty of finish wear (which is why I don't like gold-plated razors) but guess I'll keep it!

p.s. the cased Sheraton set me back $15.00

 

[amishmotorboat]

Would I pay that for one in that condition in the wild?
No.

At least not now.

Back when I didn't have one in any condition I would have.

 

[nemo]

Early Milord that's guaranteed functional for $8 delivered?? Sounds fair to me.

We don't all live in an area where we can just head out and pick up $3 razors in antique stores.

 

[Copierguy]

An $8.00 razor that works and a Milord at that is certainly worth the money.
That style (40s) is the best.

I have picked up many (we're talking triple digits) razors in the wild.
I have only found one Milord.

 

[Pioneer]

I would pay 8 bucks for a MIlord if I saw one at an antique store. Why not?

 

[IronHammer]

/me makes value correction.

I didn't realize Milords were that rare. Now, I guess, $8 doesn't look that out of whack. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[IronHammer]

Early Milords are not that plentiful . . . I'm surprised it didn't sell for more!

Gotta give a real +100 to Amish for his honest listing. There are gentlemen selling stuff on eBay . . . not everyone out there is evil . . .

Agreed! +1000 -> Amishmotorboat!

 

[pz93c]

If I wanted to try one, yeah. 8 bucks for a shaver grade ain't bad.

I've paid more for less.

 

[TheVez2]

I'd say any razor in good working condition for under $10 is a good deal.