Flea Market/Antique Center finds.

At a local flea market 'super center' (inside an old Sears store), I found four booths with razors. One didn't have much, one felt that a Micro One Touch was worth $40 (in box), and the other two were decent. One had lots of stuff, and I want to go back later.

The other had a single, extremely crowded display case. Here are some photos I took. I'm pretty sure there's a Stahly in there, and the prices aren't horrible.

 

Several of those look interesting. Seems they are stuck in $15 gear.

 

Mash the clutch, jiggle the shifter, and reach for a lower gear.

Bring your jeweler's loup or a small magnifying glass. Say,"Humm.." a couple times. Set them in two piles like you are thinking about buying half of them, but don't let them know which pile. Make an offer on one and see if they are flexible on pricing. Chances are they may all be gone when you visit next time.

 

One of the straights is $40, I think, and a silver MicroMatic for $8. That $15's still cheaper than most of ebay, when you consider shipping. Also, I'd bet most could be negotiated down by a third, quickly. Especially if asking for more than one. I just haven't gone back yet to look further.

My daughter was on an overnight with the grandparents, so my wife and I got to go look at things that were fragile

 

oddly enough, I picked up the feeling that for -this- place, razors didn't move much. Fountain pens, yes.

 

Great advise. Say jiggle the shifter to a lot of folks and they just give you a blank stare.

Sounds like a fun trip. 15 is not bad for most of those. And like you I bet could get cheaper.

 

Manual transmissions are the new Anti-theft device. My 1986 Ford Ranger has a replacement knob with no markings and sloppy worn out bushings. I know it's a five speed. Good luck to anyone else who tried to drive it.

 

My 94 ranger is the same way. I could leave it running and not be concerned.

 

I've wanted to just put a set of knife switches on the dash - unlabeled. If someone got the car started to steal it, the horn would be blaring, the radio at full volume, the wipers going crazy, and the headlights randomly going on and off.

 

Saw a movie one time with a car acting like that in it.

 

Now you've done it... you've made me nostalgic for my old '73 Plymouth Duster (originally my Dad's) with its 198 cu inch engine and it three-on-the-tree shifter. The latter which would, in its later years, get stuck shifting between first and second.

 

I don't think i'd ever be truly nostalgic for my 1981 Ford Escort Wagon. The only thing I miss about that are the adjustable direction courtesy light, and the truly switchable 'flow through' outside vents.

 

I miss the small wagon segment. They are super useful little cars and can be fun with a manual transmission. Hatchbacks are ok, but wagons rock.

Last time I had to go to the tire shop to get one plugged, I had to drive it in as the kid couldn't drive a manual.

 

I think I see a Clix three piece!

 

I like those Gem Damaskeene razors at $15. That's a good buy.

 

If I'm going to plug a tire, I do it myself. I carry a kit, plus a compressor. As for the small wagon segment, you don't _have_ to miss it. I drive a Pontiac Vibe. Originally a 2003, but after putting just at 300,000 miles on the car, I paid $4,026 for a 2007 with 131k miles on it. That let me move the stuff I wanted to keep (laptop stand, etc) from one vehicle to the other, but still have the benefit of the same kind of car I already had. Inexpensively.

There are a number of small wagons out there. Even the Honda Fit is technically a station wagon, not a hatchback.

 

Should I be taking requests to go pick up razors for people?

 

Not here in the open forum. Take the discussions to Private Messages. Or purchase the items on speculation, and list them in the Classifieds Section. Be sure to read & comply with The Rules.

 

Don't think I want to do that right now anyway, and I certainly can't put them in the classifieds section for several months. _Maybe_ if someone was convincing in a PM, but I have enough on my plate right now.

Just seemed there were a number of people that liked what was in the photos

 

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