Gillette Fat Boy F4

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by tales1973, Feb 1, 2015.

  1. tales1973

    tales1973 Member

    I stopped bidding at $51. Was it a good deal?
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  2. LookingGlass

    LookingGlass Well-Known Member

    The only person who can answer your question is you. If it is within your budget and you believe you got a good deal, then all is well. (Did the $52.00 win?)
     
  3. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

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  4. tales1973

    tales1973 Member

    Its within my budget, but i don't know if I'm paying too much. My question, what would a razor like that cost?
     
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  5. WhiskerWhacker

    WhiskerWhacker Well-Known Member

    That's a nice looking Fatboy and it looks like it comes with the original case and blue blades. If you got it for $51 you should be very happy!
     
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  6. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    They sold for $1.95 when new, in fact Gillette called it the 195 for that reason.
     
  7. tales1973

    tales1973 Member

    Yeah, the budget isn't a problem. It could be for a collection. Ill use it, just don't know what a $1.95 razor from 1960 is worth for weekly use.
     
  8. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    With a case and razor in nice shape in today's market, I think you did well for yourself if you won the bidding at $51.

    Many people have paid far more than $51 for a Vintage 195 and use them daily.
     
  9. Rapidray

    Rapidray Well-Known Member

    Gillette has some great history for sure! The best one I think is still the "Goodwill" razor. ;)
     
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  10. tales1973

    tales1973 Member

    It was a few bucks when i placed my bid. When i bid on something i set my maximum bid at what its worth. I think thats what the other bidder did.
     
  11. LookingGlass

    LookingGlass Well-Known Member

    Not trying to be difficult, but this is just about an unanswerable question. I have seen these razors sell for $35.00 and $135.00 and even higher. I set my personal limit for a Fatboy at $50.00 and, after much patience, was able to find one. It is not pristine and shows its 50 year age but it gives great shaves and I am satisfied. I wish you the best in your search for a Fatboy.
     
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  12. tales1973

    tales1973 Member

    Thanks, Ive been watching them for a few months. Still 6 days left... Maybe ill try again.
     
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  13. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    There are plenty out there. I set my price and had three bids on three fatboys. I figured if I won them all, I could pick the best and sell the rest. Well, I got one and I am happy with it.
     
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  14. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    I'm not sure if this helps.
    but I don't think I'd sell mine for fifty one bucks.
    they are nice razors that they don't make anymore.
    there are many out there, one will come to you.
    I personally don't feel like less than sixty is bad. that's what some new in production razors cost. to get s nice one fifty years old, for less than sixty?
    only my opinion.
     
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  15. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Be patient. I finally found one for $40 on the B&B forum. You have to set your max price and stick to it. You'll find one, they're it there.
     
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  16. Rapidray

    Rapidray Well-Known Member

    I picked up my Fat Boy E3 for $60 if I remember right.
     
  17. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    If you can afford it, like/want it. Buy it. I think it's worth $51 in today's market. If not more. Condition. Condition. Condition.
     
  18. tales1973

    tales1973 Member

    Agreed, i would like to try an adjustable razor. This was in nice used condition, I stopped at $65. There is another, no bids not as nice $249

    It's in nice shape, but ill look into "modern" adjustable's
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  19. tales1973

    tales1973 Member

    Auction ended, $360.00 shipped.
     
  20. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Mine was $40 shipped I believe. Not anywhere near mint but a good shaver.
    So they can be head for a pretty reasonable price if you avoid any ad with the words "NOS", "Mint" and "In case" :)

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