What's your opinion on this razor?

[cbd]

First off, my apologies if this is not permitted. I came across this ebay auction and they're offering a free DE razor when you purchase 100 Derby blades. I know the razor isn't a Merkur, but would you make the purchase just to receive the razor? I already have a Merkur 38c, so this would not be my primary razor...heck, maybe a gift for someone.

 

[PTurchan]

I don't think you are allowed to link to an active ebay sale. I personally would just want some Derby blades instead of whatever razor that may be.

 

[adonnellyr]

You should edit the link away, just because linking to live auctions is a no-no here as it could tip off potential buyers to a sale another member was hoping to purchase under the radar. We don't want to ruin a member's potential purchase or push the prices up on (already overpriced) online auctions. No worries though, as you're new and don't know the rules and such

Interestingly, I don't recognize that DE razor. If anyone gets to see it before it's removed...any ideas what that thing is?

 

[g-train]

It's a buy-it-now, not an auction, so I think it's ok to post the link.

However, the vendor says "buy 4, get safety razor free" so it sounds like you have to buy 400 blades. I hope you like Derby

Oh, and it looks like a Ming Shi razor. Haven't tried them but they don't get rave reviews.

 

[AsylumGuido]

If they are giving it away it is probably a piece of junk. I would rather have any vintage Gillette than that. And what are you going to do with 400 Derby blades?

 

[AsylumGuido]

It's a buy-it-now, not an auction, so I think it's ok to post the link.

However, the vendor says "buy 4, get safety razor free" so it sounds like you have to buy 400 blades. I hope you like Derby

Oh, and it looks like a Ming Shi razor. Haven't tried them but they don't get rave reviews.

Yup. You are right on all counts. It is one of those cheap trashy Ming Shis.

 

[cbd]

Thanks guys. I removed the link. I figured the razor couldn't be worthy if it was free!

 

[adonnellyr]

Whoops. I didn't notice it was Buy It Now. What exactly are the rules on that one anyway? Sort of a gray/grey area...

 

[AsylumGuido]

Whoops. I didn't notice it was Buy It Now. What exactly are the rules on that one anyway? Sort of a gray/grey area...

No gray area at all. BIN and finished auction listing are allowed. Only active auctions are disallowed.

 

[adonnellyr]

Thanks for clarifying!

 

[Ohio]

If they are giving it away it is probably a piece of junk. I would rather have any vintage Gillette than that. And what are you going to do with 400 Derby blades?

Weren't Goodwill razors originally give-aways?
The logic fails.

But it's almost certainly a *chinese* give-away, so it's all good.

 

[AsylumGuido]

Weren't Goodwill razors originally give-aways?
The logic fails.

But it's almost certainly a *chinese* give-away, so it's all good.

Yup. The Goodwill razors were produced in 1931 and most were part of a promotion in which a free razor was given with the purchase of ten NEW Gillette Blades. The razors were made using surplus Old Type handles, and retooled NEW and Old Type caps and guards.