Yesterday, I ran across this razor in a local lost treasure shop. This was the only razor he had, and I tried to hide my excitement. It was beautiful. I checked the date. It is a Y1, 1953, but I did not know exactly what it was. The guy wanted $40 for it, but I am on a shave gear sabbatical. I went home and looked it up on the Internet. I discovered that it was a President, and this razor is from the first quarter of the first year of its two year run. I also saw where one went for $520 at auction in 2012. So, I made an exception for my sabbatical. Today, with SWMBO's blessing, I went back. He did give me a veteran's discount, so I got it for $36 plus tax. What a great deal! No auction for this one. This razor was made for about two years. The handle is rhodium plated, and the top is nickel. This razor is very clean. The case shows some age, but heck, it is 62 years old. I am very happy with this find.
Someone should call crime stoppers, because...you just stole that thing. Very nice find. I would have made an exception as well. Congrats and thanks for sharing.
I think a lot of these folks that run thrift shops should call the "Theft Shops" with the obscene prices.
Thanks. I have not found anything worth having in a long time. I feel like the blind squirrel that finally found a nut.
