Where do people find razors so CHEAP!?

[Antonio]

I live in Montreal, and have visited many an antique shop within the city. Every single one I go to that has DE razors claim that they are so sought out right now and then give me some ridiculous price for them. I haven't been able to find a razor for less than 10$ at an antique shop. Can others weigh in on their experiences? Especially if you have info for Montreal that would be very helpful. Thanks.

Antonio

 

[faster_than_u]

That isnt to bad of a price. On the b/s/t here some go for that. Im from Saskatchewan and I found a few locally for $3-$7. Keep looking you will find something

 

[johnmrson]

You'll struggle to find any razors under $10. If they are offering you British rhodium plated Aristocrats for $10, then don't think that's high.

 

[wdwrx]

That's cheap. Really, what's 10 canuck bucks? 2, maybe 3 M3 cartridges, not even a pack of smokes, lunch at McDonalds, coffee for you and a bud. I spend $10.00 just warming up my truck in the winter.

I've found 'em localy for $4.00 for a VG '75 S. slim, $12 for a VG '56 SS, 15 for a mint schick, $25 for a hidden jewel Straight.

And I'm left with a cool, valuble razor that I actually enjoy using.

 

[Mr. Igg]

I'll join those who think $10 (in any currency, US, Can, Aus, Euro) is reasonable to cheap for a razor in any kind of decent shape.

I've bought most of my razors on the boards, and the prices have been very fair. (I even got my two favorites for a PIF, and a trade of a shaving cream, respectively.)

Keep looking, both locally and here, and you'll find good values!

 

[Gray Wolf]

You just need to keep looking. I have scored several super speeds for $6.50, a few Star DE razors and decent Techs for the same price, a real nice Rolls Razor with outer case and extra blades for $20.
At one place, they wanted $130 for a Rolls razor, no box or instructions, I saw the price and didn't even bother opening it up to see the condition of that razor!
Right next door to that place, I found a 1912 Gem in decent shape for $2.
You never know, and I like the excitement of finding something cool for a decent price.
If the price isn't decent, just go on to the next place!

 

[WinstonSmith]

It's a fad. Think about how nuts people got with Beanie Babies, and those stupid things were in current production.

I think it's going to get worse for a while, not better. I started in with DE's maybe six months or so ago, and there's less deals even over that short a timeframe.

 

[Dave Deluxe]

"I think it's going to get worse for a while, not better. I started in with DE's maybe six months or so ago, and there's less deals even over that short a timeframe."

Probably next month once the "Money Magazine" article comes out.

DD

 

[Antonio]

"I think it's going to get worse for a while, not better. I started in with DE's maybe six months or so ago, and there's less deals even over that short a timeframe."

Probably next month once the "Money Magazine" article comes out.

DD

An article about traditional wetshaving? The magazine is called Money? I'm asking because I sell mags and so I'll have to check it out.

 

[Oldguy]

It's a fad. Think about how nuts people got with Beanie Babies, and those stupid things were in current production.
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The Beanie Baby might have been a fad when it first came out but lets wait 20 or more years and find out.

I also believe the price of good quality vintage razors will continue to go up. I see the same thing with my other collections, pocket watches and Leica cameras and lenses. For those of you who never heard of Leica, they invented the 35mm film camera in 1923. For those of you not familiar with 35mm film it is a light sensitive strip of acetate which after being exposed to light in a light tight box for a predetermined period of time through a glass optic can produce an image after being treated in specialized chemicals. It does not require a computer to see the image.

Len

 

[Maul555]

Unfortunatly the more popular wetshaving becomes, the more expensive vintage razors will be. Luckily though, there are still manufacturers of brand new DE's, so there will always be an alternative, even if the last Aristocrat in the world is going for $10,000 on the bay

 

[Grace]

I'd say just keep searching, frequent the same places, and ask the store owners if they have some razors you may not have seen. I bought a $15 Rolls Razor in fully-functional condition and a $5 40s Gillette Fat-Handled Tech with zero plate loss and only a couple scratches on it, all from an estate sale place close to my house, and only because I bothered to ask him if he had any.

 

[Razdict]

Get to the estate sales before the Ebayers and antique store owners. Good luck.

 

[Go West Young Man]

A) you have to be persistent and lucky, and B) you need to get out of the city. Any antique store in a densely populated area gets picked clean regularly.

 

[thecoalition]

you could always just buy new razors and keer them in good shape and pass them down. i get mad when im trying to ebay a razor and the price goes from 5.00 to 80.00 in less than a day. i just stop bidding at like 40 bucks for a de...not worth it to me unless its NIB or 100% mint.

 

[Mr. O]

You have to look and ask. I scored a black handled SS and a flair tip for around $17 total. Neither were in a locked case; they were both just sitting on a piece of antique furniture. Talking to the clerk/shop owner, he said he sells vintage DE razors as quick as he gets them in. He told me a story about several Marines coming into his shop and buying each a vintage DE razor. He said they said using those razors are cheaper and they can carry more blades on their persons compared to cartridge razors. The other shops I've been to have them in locked cases. Sometimes they are a good deal; other times they are not. You just have to search and ask. When you do find one, if it's a few dollars higher than what you would pay, try to bargain with the shop owner.

 

[mark_mw]

Think "Ebay group buy"....have a 10 razor stash on the way that cost $67.50 that includes a cased Milord and 2 Super Adjustables - avg. $6.50 per razor!

 

[Christoph]

Sometimes its the luck of the draw. If you look at online auctions long enough you eventually stumble across something

 

[Uncle Erik]

You need to get outside of major metropolitan areas. I'm a long-time junk hunter (not just razors) and have never found good prices or good deals in big cities. The dealers tend to be more sophisticated and more sophisticated buyers come in. Anything that's a good deal or rare disappears in a hurry.

Instead, drive a few hours into rural areas and pick through the junk stores. You'll find a lot more stuff at better prices. Make an overnight weekend trip out of it if you want. You can usually find cheap hotel rooms and interesting places to eat and drink in the smaller towns.

 

[Pioneer]

A) you have to be persistent and lucky, and B) you need to get out of the city. Any antique store in a densely populated area gets picked clean regularly.

Even in vaguely dense areas (if that makes any sense). I live in a small city and someone goes through ALL of the antique stores weekly snagging the razors.