I picked up this beautiful NOS Aristocrat set at an antique shop for $75.00 and, just recently, watched an auction for an NOS Slim end at eBay. Based on this this, two things come to mind: 1) How good was the deal I got? 2) How much would my razor fetch on eBay? (Not that I would ever sell it)
Camera collector? Say what? I have a 5 year old point and shoot and just bought an SLR. Some collection.
You know, there was a thread (Damned if I can find it now!) where you mentioned the SLR you ordered, but were already eyeballing some other camera related items. Admit it, Michael. We all have our little "addictions" - mine just happens to be razors.
I'm closer to Michael's perspective, but even so, I think you paid a fair price for that aristocrat. But I would shave with it. I would never pay 115 USD for a razor that originally sold for a buck .75. I'd take that money and buy a mergress and a brush. Or a parker 91r and a nice brush. Or keep my nice antique razor and blow the money on gas for my car... I think the buyer got taken and that the seller got lucky to find someone so foolish to pony up that much for a razor that originally sold for less than two bucks.
yeah, $75 on your set is like finding a cased fatboy for $2 That was a great buy. I guess what I am saying is, will you take $100 for it? And to think, I was ecstatic to find this NOS set:
Price is based on what it's worth to you. If you are happy, I'm happy you are happy! I think it was a bit pricy because I tend to side with Michael. I've bought a ton of razors over the years. I would buy a cheap one to try it and if I liked it replace it with one of good (not great) quality. That kind of quality, being a complete set, put it in the safe for your children's education. Shirley there will never be a razor recession!
Think $75 was too pricey? How about a more "apple to apple" comparison? Something like this transcends mere razor collecting -- this is a bonafide unused antique item for which there is a great likelihood that no more sets like this even exist. CLICK ME
I'm certain, if the right crowd saw it you could get up to 4x what you paid... I don't think I'd sell it as long as I wasn't in dire need of cash... But it's all in the eye of the beholder, most people that walk this earth probably think we are complete nutters, the lot of us...
Good razors are a much better investment than Beanie Babies. Before you say that I'm damning with praise that's too faint, I'll tell you that I talked to at least one person who thought that her Beanies would help fund her granddaughter's college education.