Bucket o' Avon

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  1. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    While not as cool a find as @RocketMan's bucket of razors, I did rescue these from a house cleaning, as they were destined for the landfill. Seems to be mostly Wild Country, Spicy, and Tai Woods. Some full containers, some partial, all chess pieces.

    I'm not into Avon frags, but I know some of you are. If anyone is interested let me know. I'm just looking to pass these on to whoever is willing to cover shipping. @gorgo2
     
    PLANofMAN, Oct 21, 2023
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  2. ShaversRUs

    ShaversRUs Well-Known Member

    I guess who was ever gifted these over the years actually preferred ties!
    :bounce017:
     
    ShaversRUs, Oct 21, 2023
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  3. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    I appreciate the page but I'm set, got plenty. I can see Tai Winds being an acquired taste, and WC isn't for everyone, but I'd have thought you'd like [Old] Spicy.
     
    gorgo2, Oct 21, 2023
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  4. ShaversRUs

    ShaversRUs Well-Known Member

    I find Spicy closer to Lustray Spice. Avon Brisk Spice is pretty much a dead ringer for vintage Old Spice.
    Tai Winds is similar to Brut, but actually better.
    I find Wild Country similar to Stetson.
     
    ShaversRUs, Oct 21, 2023
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  5. WhyAreYouMe

    WhyAreYouMe Active Member

    The classic bucket of razors.
     
    WhyAreYouMe, Oct 21, 2023
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  6. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    If memory serves, @mrchick scored a bucket of razors a few years ago. My measly razor collection pails in comparison.
     
    wristwatchb, Oct 22, 2023
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  7. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I still have your blades you sent me. Course many moons ago.
     
    blondblue, Oct 23, 2023
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  8. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    ISWYDT. Nice.
     
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    gorgo2, Oct 23, 2023
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  9. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Good memory I think there were 87 in that score. There were some beauties.
     
    mrchick, Oct 23, 2023
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  10. Troy M

    Troy M Prep: Mephitis mephitis musk

    I'd take any Spicy you want to send to Colorado. I'll cover shipping.
     
    Troy M, Oct 23, 2023
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  11. jaro

    jaro the dread and the fear

    I've never tried spicy or tai . Do you still remember my zip ? How much would shipping be ?
     
    jaro, Oct 24, 2023
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  12. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Avon Spicy is my favorite.
     
    DaltonGang, Nov 14, 2023
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  13. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    I found a deal like that with four buckets of Avon about 6 years ago ....... way too much Avon.

    :)
     
    Enrico, Nov 16, 2023
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  14. jaro

    jaro the dread and the fear

    So what happened with all these??
     
    jaro, Nov 16, 2023
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  15. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    On my shelves .... soon to be PIFed

    :)
     
    Enrico, Nov 18, 2023
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  16. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Which are your favorites, E? If you had to pick.
     
    gorgo2, Nov 18, 2023
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  17. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    @gorgo2

    Spicy
    Leather
    Clint
    Modern Balance
    Perfect Strength
    Legacy
    Instinct
    Mesmerize
    Starring
    and of course Island Lime

    :)
     
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    Enrico, Nov 18, 2023
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  18. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    I have been unfair to Wild Country. I know the original is better put together than the current version but no matter which it l tried, I couldn't get past that loud opening blare.

    Having just mowed off most of the beard, I tried it again (vintage bottle). The dry down on my hands isn't much past a skin scent but doggone if it ain't nice, not like the noisy opening at all. I guess THIS is why WC is Avon's 50 year reigning men's classic.
     
    gorgo2, Jan 27, 2024
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  19. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    I have felt the same, about Wild Country. So much so, that I've gifted most of it to friends and family. They seem to love it. I just keep sticking with Avon Spicy. WC doesn't put me off, it just isn't my favorite.
    I also like the Island Lime, every once and a while.

    .
     
    DaltonGang, Jan 28, 2024
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