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Nicktheswede
10-19-2010, 10:12 AM
Hey Guys,

I've had this razor for quite a while and I'm hating I'm even having to consider selling it but what's an appropriate price for it? I'm going through college and I really need the funds.

I've tried searching the BST, this whole form, eBay and Google but I can't seem to find any prices. I remember seeing one a while back that had a price of 1000 dollars.

So what do you guys think I should ask for it? Is 1000 too much?

Thanks in advance,
Nick
Mr.K
10-19-2010, 10:20 AM
Hey Guys,

I've had this razor for quite a while and I'm hating I'm even having to consider selling it but what's an appropriate price for it? I'm going through college and I really need the funds.

I've tried searching the BST, this whole form, eBay and Google but I can't seem to find any prices. I remember seeing one a while back that had a price of 1000 dollars.

So what do you guys think I should ask for it? Is 1000 too much?

Thanks in advance,
Nick

Much will depend on condition, cased, pictures, etc. Others will know more. Good luck.
Nicktheswede
10-19-2010, 10:26 AM
I'll try and get pictures up but my cameras been messing up lately so I'll have to borrow one from a friend. But it's not mint but not far there from its in great condition. It has no case and functions impecably
ouch
10-19-2010, 10:44 AM
The lack of a case will impact the value far more than it would in the case of a regular fat boy. The 195 case has the magnifying lens over the bottom of the razor, making it a completely unique case. A collector (and who the hell else would be looking at these) would really want that case.

You can ask whatever you want. What someone will pay is another story.
Nicktheswede
10-19-2010, 11:09 AM
Does anyone have a picture of the case?
midniterambler
10-19-2010, 11:24 AM
the only 2 195s i've seen sold this year w/o cases (and not included in the famous $2600 lot) sold for $500 each.
Nicktheswede
10-19-2010, 11:33 AM
Thanks for the help guys.

Does anyone have a picture of the case? I've never in fact knew it came with a case nor have I ever seen it.
mr-razor
10-19-2010, 11:42 AM
Thanks for the help guys.

Does anyone have a picture of the case? I've never in fact knew it came with a case nor have I ever seen it.

I´m on work. I´ll show the case later.
amishmotorboat
10-19-2010, 11:43 AM
Another factor will be if it is the 1-5 dial or 1-9 dial.
Nicktheswede
10-19-2010, 11:44 AM
It's 1-9.

Thanks Mr-Razor
Daryl_the_Disturbed
10-19-2010, 11:51 AM
Will you take my soul as payment? :laugh:

Seriously, though...that's one heck of a collector's item. For awhile there, I thought I'd never meet somebody who had one.
alex2363
10-19-2010, 12:05 PM
i think, a 100 will do. i will send you my email, thanks.lol
mr-razor
10-19-2010, 03:05 PM
Does anyone have a picture of the case?

here is a picture from Arik´s set:
AnB_Daddy
10-19-2010, 04:25 PM
:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
pauls51
10-19-2010, 05:19 PM
That is such a damn fine looking piece of history right there!
mark_mw
10-19-2010, 05:36 PM
If only I could move the magnifier over....:biggrin1:
poonjaji
10-19-2010, 05:55 PM
If only I could move the magnifier over....:biggrin1:

Can you pull the white tray out and turn it around? :tongue_sm

Nice razor, Mark. :thumbup1:
Daryl_the_Disturbed
10-19-2010, 07:02 PM
Wow...
mr-razor
10-20-2010, 03:12 AM
If only I could move the magnifier over....:biggrin1:

please note, that the case says "195 Adjustable"
dalecooper51
10-20-2010, 06:01 AM
Besides the condition, I think it also has to do with who is selling the razor. I would pay more from a trusted source then an unknown or questionable seller.
goby
10-20-2010, 07:16 AM
Besides the condition, I think it also has to do with who is selling the razor. I would pay more from a trusted source then an unknown or questionable seller.

Agree. This could go for hundreds, or even more on ebay.

I would:

1. Find a friend who is great at photography
2. Check out a cedarmanfurniture ebay ad, and make yours look like that
3. Put in a huge description, history, etc., etc.
4. Hope for a bidding war.
Daryl_the_Disturbed
10-20-2010, 07:56 AM
I would:

1. Find a friend who is great at photography
2. Check out a cedarmanfurniture ebay ad, and make yours look like that
3. Put in a huge description, history, etc., etc.
4. Hope for a bidding war.

I think that would definitely be the way to go, especially if you're looking to set up an immediate retirement fund. :lol: