Classic Gillette Value Update

[Kramerica]

Well guys and gals, the latest auctions/buy it now at the 'bay indicate that:

1. A bottom dial w/o a case is now worth $2500

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351023793950?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

2. A Red Dot in decent shape is apparently worth $500 (though I'm not sure just how the auction ended) There was a BIN for $500 listed, then OCRAZORMAN pulled the listing. I assume it sold for the BIN but wasn't recorded that way for some reason.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221394716381?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

3. A Nickel Toggle is just over $900

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221389289446?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

4. An unused D-1 Toggle with case is just under $1,000

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141215785218?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

5. Lastly, a really nice Double Ring apparently warrants $768

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1905-Gillet...501?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20e058e855

This is all well and good, but my favorite auction the last two weeks is a Toggle hard case, w/o liner, going for $80. If it had the liner I could see it, but seriously?

Prices have gone mad.

 

[Stubblefield]

All of a sudden I don't feel so bad paying $200 for a vintage straight.

 

[chongo gordo]

And a Gillette signature single ring is only worth $300. I know what I'd choose.