I have four razors I want to replate and am looking for someone who can do a bit of a group discount. I don'twant to pay $80 each. Nickel or rhodium preferred. Any recommendations?
Replate recommendations
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Have you considered Razor Emporium?
That's a joke. Don't do that.
Seriously.
B&B has a couple of supporting Vendors who do replating. Please consider them before you choose someone who isn't a B&B Vendor and just gets word of mouth advertising here.
I can't name them for you for fear I might miss one, but they are here and you can either do a quick search for them, or someone will likely be along very shortly to point them out and name them for you.
That's a joke. Don't do that.
Seriously.
B&B has a couple of supporting Vendors who do replating. Please consider them before you choose someone who isn't a B&B Vendor and just gets word of mouth advertising here.
I can't name them for you for fear I might miss one, but they are here and you can either do a quick search for them, or someone will likely be along very shortly to point them out and name them for you.
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Lol. Thanks. Had three done by R.E. and learned my lesson. Cooncatbob did three more (or whoever he sent them to) and now I have a new batch that need some love.
Closecut is another fellow doing replates
There should be asticky on the subject I think. When I did a search on "replate" the results were not so hot.
Stan http://badgerandblade.com/vb/member.php/17728-Stan is doing replates too...he is a B&B Vendor and owns Abovethetiecom http://www.abovethetie.com/?store_item=39&sub=9
here is his rhodium replate
here is his rhodium replate
Onotoman, a B&B member, offers nickel plating for way less than $80 . . . rhodium is a different story and is a bit pricey. Above The Tie and West Coast Razors are two other B&B guys who have outstanding reputations for quality and service.
My question, though . . . what corners to you want the replater to cut in order to give you a discount? Properly-done razor replates are quite labor intensive. A good outcome is more than just tossing them in a vat of chemical and turning on some electricity . . . I can see a savings in shipping costs by doing five at once, and maybe a slight "courtesy" discount . . . but I'd be more concerned about the quality of the job and not the potential savings of a few otherwise disposable dollars.
My question, though . . . what corners to you want the replater to cut in order to give you a discount? Properly-done razor replates are quite labor intensive. A good outcome is more than just tossing them in a vat of chemical and turning on some electricity . . . I can see a savings in shipping costs by doing five at once, and maybe a slight "courtesy" discount . . . but I'd be more concerned about the quality of the job and not the potential savings of a few otherwise disposable dollars.
Just contact someone who does replating. He'd the best person to give you pricing.
I tried to use the "Contact Us" section on the West Coast Razor website to get a price estimate. The form was so user unfriendly that I just quit. I mistyped my e-mail address and got an error message. That's ok, but when I went back the form was complely reset. The form also "requires" a website. Either I don't understand the question or I don't have one, so the form could not be accepted. Above the Tie was fine BTW.
Indeed,
Nickel requires - Stripping of old plating, polishing and adjustment of any defects (which can take hours), removal of any grease traces, plating, final polish (and for adjustables and red tips - repaint of the numbers), lubricate.
Rhodium, Gold, Silver require all of the above plus the gold, silver or Rhodium (which is a VERY expensive metal) so:
£20 ($31) for Nickel
£30 ($47) for Gold or Silver
£60 ($93) for real Rhodium (as opposed to White Palladium)
I would argue is pretty reasonable and I personally just do it for you guys for enjoyment. To be honest I could make more money by turning out Rhodium plated Fatboys and flogging them on Ebay, but then I'm not driven by profit, I'd rather make ugly razors usable and beautiful
Postage costs, well I'm afraid I don't have any control :-(
Nickel requires - Stripping of old plating, polishing and adjustment of any defects (which can take hours), removal of any grease traces, plating, final polish (and for adjustables and red tips - repaint of the numbers), lubricate.
Rhodium, Gold, Silver require all of the above plus the gold, silver or Rhodium (which is a VERY expensive metal) so:
£20 ($31) for Nickel
£30 ($47) for Gold or Silver
£60 ($93) for real Rhodium (as opposed to White Palladium)
I would argue is pretty reasonable and I personally just do it for you guys for enjoyment. To be honest I could make more money by turning out Rhodium plated Fatboys and flogging them on Ebay, but then I'm not driven by profit, I'd rather make ugly razors usable and beautiful
Postage costs, well I'm afraid I don't have any control :-(
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Gents,
i recently read in a thread positive feed back regarding the services of razor emporium. Upon reading the positive feed back I sent a fatboy to them for nickel replating. No sooner did I drop the package in the mail and then I started to read some NOT positive comments about them.....
pie decided to call them (I spoke to Matt) and discuss my concerns of reading some recent less than positive feedback. Matt told me he will ensure my satisfaction. He told me a few stories of yesteryear regarding some disagreements with some people in this wonderful site (unfortunate). However after speaking to him I was able to swallow the lump in my throat and raise my chin with confidence that this guy sounds like he will do his best to earn a satisfied customer. Granted the razor I sent to him was less than perfect, but I am confident that I will receive a quality product based on my conversation.
FEEDBACK PLEASE!!!!!!
i recently read in a thread positive feed back regarding the services of razor emporium. Upon reading the positive feed back I sent a fatboy to them for nickel replating. No sooner did I drop the package in the mail and then I started to read some NOT positive comments about them.....
pie decided to call them (I spoke to Matt) and discuss my concerns of reading some recent less than positive feedback. Matt told me he will ensure my satisfaction. He told me a few stories of yesteryear regarding some disagreements with some people in this wonderful site (unfortunate). However after speaking to him I was able to swallow the lump in my throat and raise my chin with confidence that this guy sounds like he will do his best to earn a satisfied customer. Granted the razor I sent to him was less than perfect, but I am confident that I will receive a quality product based on my conversation.
FEEDBACK PLEASE!!!!!!
Where is this thread?
05-19-2012, 03:31 AM
AABCDS,
i almost read your post as if you couldn't't believe it!!??
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Razor Emporium... in Rhodium... they did a real nice job on my toggle, and a fatboy...
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. ~~ Benjamin Franklin ~~
AABCDS,
i almost read your post as if you couldn't't believe it!!??
Just click on 'Reply With Quote' and then copy and paste the quote like I did below. No need to copy and paste everything about the actual post itself. Look at what you pasted above. It's got some unnecessary stuff in there.
I guess you missed this two posts down.
I had an Aristocrat (British) redone by these guys and I'm here to tell you, I will never get another razor done by these fools again. Is that clear enough? Can you hear me now? They screwed it up badly the first time and still sent it back hoping I wouldn't notice or complain. I sent it back and when it was returned I had to do the final polishing myself because they weren't sure how I'd feel after the project took so long. IT TOOK OVER FOUR MONTHS!. Really, you sent them a razor you like without checking in here to see who was recommended? All I can say is "Good Luck" pal. Tell Matt that he is personna non grata around here, at least as far as I am concerned. They talk the talk but sure don't walk the walk.
After having calmed down a bit, I'm sure all will be well for you.
Sorry, didn't mean to hijack your thread.
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Just a couple of point
1. Huck, sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience. When pay good money we want good service.
2. AABCDS, I honestly didn't see the post that gave me the idea to send it to R.E., so I searched and just posted that one.
3. Check me out in the HOF I am in no way shape or form associated with RE
4. I am hoping for the best for a good refinished razor from s vendor that has had some negative feedback unbeknownst yo me.
5. After speaking to him regarding my concern, I feel better as if he will take care yo do a good job
6. I will post pics when it returns
7. I hope you guys keep your fingers crossed for me!
Regards,
BK
1. Huck, sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience. When pay good money we want good service.
2. AABCDS, I honestly didn't see the post that gave me the idea to send it to R.E., so I searched and just posted that one.
3. Check me out in the HOF I am in no way shape or form associated with RE
4. I am hoping for the best for a good refinished razor from s vendor that has had some negative feedback unbeknownst yo me.
5. After speaking to him regarding my concern, I feel better as if he will take care yo do a good job
6. I will post pics when it returns
7. I hope you guys keep your fingers crossed for me!
Regards,
BK
I find it amazing that you were able to find one or two good posts about them but were not able to see the thousand or so that are appalled by their behavior and performance.
It really wasn't like that. I happened to read a positive post, i didn't do any further research and made a impulse move. As stated i am still hoping for the best!
Thanks for your concern!
Brian Kelly
Thanks for your concern!
Brian Kelly
