Someone just got a GREAT deal on a British Popular #45

[DrAwkward]

I have eBay envy. Someone just stole this British Popular. An awesome razor for the price of a mediocre Tech!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300959040884?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

My Popular cost me several times this amount and is in much worse shape. Grrr!
Who is the lucky buyer?

 

[Shutterbug57]

I looked at that one, but the dropped TTO knob that may fall off again kept me from bidding.

 

[DrAwkward]

I looked at that one, but the dropped TTO knob that may fall off again kept me from bidding.

The #45s often have weird problems with the TTO mechanism, but they can be fixed.

 

[Shutterbug57]

The #45s often have weird problems with the TTO mechanism, but they can be fixed.

Is crimping the right fix? I know nothing about this particular razor type or the seller's abilities and crimping seemed like a back yard mechanic approach to me, so I passed.

 

[Joezamboni]

I was watching that one, figured snipers would drive it up in the end. I also just received a #15 Aristocrat so my TTO open comb fix has been satisfied.

 

[DrAwkward]

Is crimping the right fix? I know nothing about this particular razor type or the seller's abilities and crimping seemed like a back yard mechanic approach to me, so I passed.

I have never re-crimped, but I have read at least one thread on the subject. I had to dismantle my Popular and clean the TTO mechanism. Anyway, I still think someone got a great deal.

 

[TacticalPanda]

I was watching that too, really great price. I might have bid on it if I didn't just get my #15.