Where do people buy blades? I’m guessing Amazon? Any concern about buying counterfeits or anything like that? Prices seem to vary so widely between places when I Google search.
Where do you buy blades?
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Razor Blades Club sells direct as well as listing some brands on Amazon. They have an amazing selection. I have used them myself.
Amazon and Pasteur's Pharmacy in New York City.
Pasteur's was offering free shipping even on small orders but recently changed their policy, just to let you know. I think the minimum order is in the neighborhood of $35 but don't quote me on that. They usually have a very good selection and their service is fantastic.
As much as I confess I'm not a huge fan of Amazon's monopolistic business practices, I confess I do use them often for blade purchases. Between their pricing (which can be very good) and Prime delivery, it's hard to beat them if money is the bottom line. They also have a decent, if not overwhelming, selection from various sources.
Pasteur's was offering free shipping even on small orders but recently changed their policy, just to let you know. I think the minimum order is in the neighborhood of $35 but don't quote me on that. They usually have a very good selection and their service is fantastic.
As much as I confess I'm not a huge fan of Amazon's monopolistic business practices, I confess I do use them often for blade purchases. Between their pricing (which can be very good) and Prime delivery, it's hard to beat them if money is the bottom line. They also have a decent, if not overwhelming, selection from various sources.
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Thanks, I’ll check that site out.
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I didn’t even think to check out brick and mortar stores. I’ll look into them.
Long shot: anyone in the Madison, WI area know of local places that sell blades?
Amazon for me. Never an issue with counterfeits, personally, but I do pay attention to what the actual source is, and as long as it's "sold and shipped" by Amazon I don't sweat it since I've never had an issue with returns when Amazon is the actual seller.
This may help or be out of date: USA Wisconsin - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/wiki/USA_Wisconsin
I've been wondering this myself. I usually buy from Maggard's because their shipping, while not free, seems reasonable and they've always been very prompt. I also like their selection.
Either that or local pharmacies so far, mostly Personna.
Murphy and McNeil is another place I look but haven't purchased blades from them yet (I have bought other things from them). Most of what they have in stock at the moment seems to be vintage blades.
Either that or local pharmacies so far, mostly Personna.
Murphy and McNeil is another place I look but haven't purchased blades from them yet (I have bought other things from them). Most of what they have in stock at the moment seems to be vintage blades.
DE’s: Amazon or Ebay
Schick injector: SaveMart, a local discount drug store.
Schick injector: SaveMart, a local discount drug store.
I buy from Amazon and look for the 3rd party seller to be "Razor Blade Club". Prices are right and I have no concerns about fakes. I like Treet and I doubt there is much of a market for counterfeit Pakistani razor blades anyway.
Wal-mart should have the Van Der Hagen five-pack for $2.99. Not a great price for just an OK blade, but it's fine in a pinch.
I no longer recommend Amazon because if what I read is true, Amazon puts every seller's items in the same bin in the warehouse. This means that you have no guarantee of getting certain stock, whether legit or counterfeit, because everything is comingled. Like I said, if this is true. Links:
www.nytimes.com
Therefore, I only buy blades from outfits who I can trace their stock. Italian Barber, Maggard Razors, legit salon sellers on eBay, etc.
Welcome to the Era of Fake Products
Counterfeit goods have proliferated along with e-commerce. Here’s your primer on the growing world of fake products—and the forces working to combat them.
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Therefore, I only buy blades from outfits who I can trace their stock. Italian Barber, Maggard Razors, legit salon sellers on eBay, etc.
I buy where ever is cheapest
some online stores have sales where blades I want are on sale
if I do buy from Amazon pretty easy to open up examine and test if one is concerned
but never had a issue yet doubt I will
some online stores have sales where blades I want are on sale
if I do buy from Amazon pretty easy to open up examine and test if one is concerned
but never had a issue yet
doubt I will
I usually order from Amazon and Razor Blades Club, sometimes eBay.
I used to buy my blades from ebay, but from eBay UK band the sale of razor blades. I buy my blades from The Razor Blade Club.
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I no longer recommend Amazon because if what I read is true, Amazon puts every seller's items in the same bin in the warehouse. This means that you have no guarantee of getting certain stock, whether legit or counterfeit, because everything is comingled. Like I said, if this is true. Links:
Welcome to the Era of Fake Products
Counterfeit goods have proliferated along with e-commerce. Here’s your primer on the growing world of fake products—and the forces working to combat them.
Therefore, I only buy blades from outfits who I can trace their stock. Italian Barber, Maggard Razors, legit salon sellers on eBay, etc.
Recommendations for legit salon sellers on eBay?
Razor Blade Club is my go to place if I just want to buy a few sample blades to try out first. If I like the blades, then usually I check Amazon for their price on 100 pack.
fun fact : technically Pasteur's Pharmacy would be the seldom used Click And Mortar term, as it has both a physical AND an online channel.
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