So I went to a local antique shop and the owner informed me that they had a beautiful razor with the original case. When I got there I saw it in all its beauty. A beautiful shiny fatboy with the case and blade dispenser. I was hoping to get away with spending around 50$, but to my astonishment the owner wanted 80 bones. And they wouldn't budge. I got them to go to 75 but IMO I don't think that was a fair price. What do you think should I pick it up for 75?
Unreal! Fatboy
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If it was like new, maybe 75 would be OK. They go here uncassed for around $30 so I think cased, 40-50 would be acceptable.
+1 I think a little patience browsing the BST will pay off...Lots of nice ones come up fairly often. For very fair $$'s
There's one on there now...
It is purdy.
I paid $35 for mine cased, it's not mint but very good condition and mechanically perfect.
Take your time Antonio,
look in flee market, i found a real nice case one for $20.
Marc
look in flee market, i found a real nice case one for $20.
Marc
If you do not mind spending time looking you might do better for less...maybe not.
I have got them from $2.00 to $20.00 uncased and cased, paint no paint.
They all worked and I enjoy the hunt....not everyone does.
Good Luck.
I have got them from $2.00 to $20.00 uncased and cased, paint no paint.
They all worked and I enjoy the hunt....not everyone does.
Good Luck.
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I was offered a Fatboy cased with a gillette blade dispenser for 55$. Does seem like a fair deal?
If the case is in good shape, and the razor has no brassing or other flaws...(faded numbers are ok) I say it's a fair price.
Keep in mind that the antique dealer isn't going to sell you the cased fatboy at a "reasonable price you might find on the B&B"... he is looking at eBay where he is seeing cased Fatboys with blades go for 100+... In that regard, maybe his price is fair (along with paying overhead, holding before you buy, etc.)
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On the bay its even crazier. Go take a look, they are selling as high as 75$ cased and 56$ uncased.
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Opinions on whether this was a good buy? It's a FB with a blade cartridge.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230454385687&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230454385687&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Pictures were not the best but at that price it might be worth the risk.
Did you win this?
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Yes I did
the pictures weren't the best I have to agree, but it seemed to look good (I know for sure it's a FB), and mechanically it works fine.
No. Crazier than that. Like $170 uncased and $200+ cased.
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*** seriously? I haven't come across prices like that! That's just crazy.
Yes I did
the pictures weren't the best I have to agree, but it seemed to look good (I know for sure it's a FB), and mechanically it works fine.
Congrats....Enjoy that FatBoy.
i just hope the hype lives up to your expectations!
You did well IMO...Congrats!
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