Pretty good deal for $12.

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by HoosierTrooper, Oct 14, 2011.

  1. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    Picked up this Valet AutoStrop and 1914 Ever-Ready for $12, I know there are fans of both on here. I didn't need another 1914 but I just couldn't pass it up when I saw the instruction sheet. Amazing how good a shape it's in, considering it's age. The razor is in excellent shape as are the blade holders but the case is a bit rough.
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  2. Etoyoc

    Etoyoc Backwards

    Wow... good snag for the 1914 and a VAS taboot~! I would certainly take that 1914 off your hands for that price!
     
  3. lradke

    lradke and doggone it, people like me

    That's a beauty!
     
  4. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    Thanks, but sorry, it's going into my display at my office.
     
  5. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Tom, excellent find. Could you scan the instruction set so we can keep a clear copy available on line?
     
  6. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    Yes sir, sure can.
     
  7. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    I like the rubber stamp letting you know the price of the strop kit went up 50 cents. :happy102:
     
  8. Etoyoc

    Etoyoc Backwards

    certainly an important point to mark. I wonder why they haven't updated it again???
     
  9. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    That razor's tied with the Damaskene for my 1st place fav SE.
     
  10. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

  11. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    Tom you killin' me....You are one lucky cat, when it comes to finding pretty razors at great prices...
    I want you with me when I make the Flea-market scene...lol
     
  12. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    I give the edge to the Damaskeene by just the teensiest of margins because it's just a tad easier to load. As to the actual shave they're pretty much tied. The 1914's are fantastic razors.
     
  13. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    That would be a blast!
     
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  14. alpla444

    alpla444 That's sweet!

    Nice find :), even better at that price.
     
  15. Billr

    Billr Mix Master Mighty White!

    Swweeet find!
     
  16. leonidas

    leonidas New Member

    ...that is a great catch!!! where did you find such a great deal????
     
  17. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    Oh you know, here and there...

    Picked this up today, and , while it's not the right case for the razor I couldn't pass it up for $2. For obvious reasons.:happy093:
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  18. leonidas

    leonidas New Member

    ....oh damn........another great find..........

    ........you are one lucky hombre............
     
  19. CoinsAndMore

    CoinsAndMore New Member

    All three are very nice. Those instructions are in amazing condition for the age.

    Just the Super Speed case, not even counting the razor, is worth more than that price. I can't see the sides of the razor very clearly. Is that a Ranger or early SS?
     
  20. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    For 2 bucks? Very nice score considering the Personna 74 blades sell for that much and more per blade on eBay.
     
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