What is your best razor score ever?

[scottydoint]

Just curious what was the best deal you ever had on a razor. Lets skip all the common razors like SS, Slims, Fatboys and such.

Best score was a chrome Toggle in Excellent condish for $75. Supposedly this is rarer than the 195 bottom dial fatboys.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/Gillette%20Collection/Picture075.jpg

Second best was a Never used #66 Aristocrat for about $80.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/Gillette%20Collection/Picture030.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/Gillette%20Collection/Picture031.jpg

Third best is a Never used Early Executive $87 that I am waiting to arrive in the mail.
http://i10.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/30/de/4276_1.JPG

[thirdeye]

Best score was a chrome Toggle in Excellent condish for $75. Supposedly this is rarer than the 195 bottom dial fatboys.
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I'm not sure I'd agree, certainly rare but I've seen more of them than the 195 Prototype. I purchased my Silver Toggle before my Gold one.

However, we are talking about our best score ever so I'd have to say my 58' D3 Fatboy for $3.00 and my 195 for less than I can feed my kids at McDonalds. Then it would have to be my mint NOS Exposition Model New for $25.00
Shoot, I could keep going but I guess I'd have to call these my best, sort of.

Sorry for the rough pictures, this was back when I did not know how to use the camera. I really should take some new ones.....:blushing:

EDIT: Yes I have payed a lot more for many of my razors as well...

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0013-1.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0016-1.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0007.jpg

[ScYcS]

i don't have pics but i just recently bought a President (user grade with plating loss) from one of the board members for $34....my best purchase yet.

[Mojo88]

Mint President -50.00
Toggle- 20.00

[bonusmarple]

I say this will all possible good humor, but burn in h-ll you lucky bastard! :biggrin:


Just curious what was the best deal you ever had on a razor. Lets skip all the common razors like SS, Slims, Fatboys and such.

Best score was a chrome Toggle in Excellent condish for $75. Supposedly this is rarer than the 195 bottom dial fatboys.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/Gillette%20Collection/Picture075.jpg

Second best was a Never used #66 Aristocrat for about $80.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/Gillette%20Collection/Picture030.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/Gillette%20Collection/Picture031.jpg

Third best is a Never used Early Executive $87 that I am waiting to arrive in the mail.
http://i10.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/30/de/4276_1.JPG

[Dustinl]

I guess my best is my $10 President or my $20 cased Bostonian.

(both bought on the same day)


DL

[MrGuy]

Best $10 I've ever spent.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n260/AndyWelvrig/DR2.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n260/AndyWelvrig/DR1.jpg
I wonder what 10 bucks would have got me in 1905? :wink:

Second would be the "very good" New Standard in a nearly perfect case with blade vault. No pics yet, but it's the best $3 I've ever spent.

[thirdeye]

Best $10 I've ever spent.

I wonder what 10 bucks would have got me in 1905? :wink:

Second would be the "very good" New Standard in a nearly perfect case with blade vault. No pics yet, but it's the best $3 I've ever spent.

Very Nice!!!!

[DeaconKC]

Guess my best 2 were a Toggle [well used but tight] for $31 and an Aristocrat for $10.

[Stuggi]

Near-NOS #58 with Mint Case for 33€, only missing blade box. :D

[SRock]

I'd say my best so far would be a pair of Gold Toggles (one very minty one near mint) both for <$80 total. I'm also very fond of my minty D3 and D4 Fatboys (sorry Tim, I know you said no FatBoys, but I love those razors) oh and please not I paid considerably more for them than that lucky Ray fella!.

[SRock]

Mint President -50.00
Toggle- 20.00

Nice! :thumbup: You have pics?

[Abagadro]

I just snagged a #66 for 17 bucks but couldn't see the condition beyond the handle (which looked good so figured what the hell). I'll find out in a couple of weeks probably.

<crosses fingers>

[scottydoint]

I just snagged a #66 for 17 bucks but couldn't see the condition beyond the handle (which looked good so figured what the hell). I'll find out in a couple of weeks probably.

<crosses fingers>

:w00t: We Gotta see a link for that one!

[Abagadro]

:w00t: We Gotta see a link for that one!

I'm sorta nervous that someone will try to piss in the seller's ear if I post the actual link. Irrational, but there you go.

This is the picture I had to work with.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/Abagadro/226957142_tp.jpg

[scottydoint]

[QUOTE=Abagadro;990978]I'm sorta nervous that someone will try to piss in the seller's ear if I post the actual link. Irrational, but there you go.

This is the picture I had to work with.

That is great. Don't be surprised if it is in near mint condition:001_smile

[huracan]

You guys blow. :ouch1:

[shaved_*****]

My best would have to be a when I traded a set of straight razors for a mint toggle in case, and a mint 1908 single ring with shipper... and i got the straights for free ("old junk")

[Trudo1]

Not like you would disclose confidential information but....where the hell
are all these found ? I just want a nice silver Tuckaway....or a New Standard (silver of course) with a nice clean case.

To top it off I have the $$ to spend (within reason)

Nice, nice razors.......

P.M. me if anyone is selling quality cased razors, like the above mentioned without taking a second out on my house.

[TSWebster]

My cased Fatboy with instructions for A$9.95 if you halve that then thats roughly how much I paid in US dollars.

[ScYcS]

OK just got a Gold Toggle from fleabay for $50 in pretty good condition...i guess it's an "ok" deal as well.

[Sandcounty]

I picked up both of these W&Bs the same week for about $40 each.

Edit: Oops, I didn't notice that this was in the safety razor section.

[boingk]

Nothing fantastic here, but basically everything I've got is in my signature.

Techs are easy to find, couple of bucks.

The Canadian Old-Style was worth AUD$10 in pretty good nick, shined up quite well indeed and shaves like no tomorrow. Get some comments on it from mates, who think it looks like something Stalin used to torture foreign spies, haha.

The Slim was worth all of AUD$5 with 3 each of Blue and 7 O'Clock blades, plus a Valet Autostrop blade. All in original packaging.

Now I just gotta find an Autostrop to go with the blade I have - this thing is a few mil thick and feels like its made out of the front-half of your average small car...

- boingk

[D.Irving79]

Best $10 I've ever spent.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n260/AndyWelvrig/DR2.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n260/AndyWelvrig/DR1.jpg
I wonder what 10 bucks would have got me in 1905? :wink:

youre gonna tell me where you found that and youre gonna tell me now.

10 bucks. i hate you. jesus.


:lol::lol::lol:

[spinyeel]

Nothing fantastic here, but basically everything I've got is in my signature.

Techs are easy to find, couple of bucks.

The Canadian Old-Style was worth AUD$10 in pretty good nick, shined up quite well indeed and shaves like no tomorrow. Get some comments on it from mates, who think it looks like something Stalin used to torture foreign spies, haha.

The Slim was worth all of AUD$5 with 3 each of Blue and 7 O'Clock blades, plus a Valet Autostrop blade. All in original packaging.

Now I just gotta find an Autostrop to go with the blade I have - this thing is a few mil thick and feels like its made out of the front-half of your average small car...

- boingk
Don't try shaving with that old Auto Strop blade.:eek:It will not cut.Trust me I've tried it.:redface::redface:

[ambrose]

I scored canadian bulldog for $12 Im in the works of getting her plated in rhodium oh its going to be sooooo niceeeee. :001_smile

I also scored a 20's big fellow in excellent condition in box for $16 and the guy gave me a kaki set mirror with it.

[Bird-Man]

Pomco Diagonal for 81 cents.

Not the best finish, but for 81 cents who cares; it works!

[AsylumGuido]

A Gillette 195 Adjustable (yes, the one with the bottom adjuster) under a sink in a box of trash at an estate sale. It was the second day of the sale so it was 25% off which put it at under $2. :blushing:

Beat that one. :cool:

[thirdeye]

A Gillette 195 Adjustable (yes, the one with the bottom adjuster) under a sink in a box of trash at an estate sale. It was the second day of the sale so it was 25% off which put it at under $2. :blushing:

Beat that one. :cool:

Notice I said mine cost less than I could feed my kids at Mac's.....:biggrin:

[AsylumGuido]

Notice I said mine cost less than I could feed my kids at Mac's.....:biggrin:

I have two teenage jock boys. A trip to Mac's costs me more than most all the razors I own. :eek:

[thirdeye]

I have two teenage jock boys. A trip to Mac's costs me more than most all the razors I own. :eek:

:lol::lol::lol:... I know the feeling, truth be told, my boy eats more than I do and he's not yet 15.....

:ouch1:...OK OK you got me by a couple bucks.....:biggrin:

[Beast]

I posted about it before, but my best score has got to be a LARGE near-wedge B. Daffin straight razor.

It was paired up with a Durham Duplex on an eBay auction... I got the pair for $10, so you could say I got an almost unused badass blade for $5.

And honestly, it performs as well (if not better) than my mucho expensive Le Grelot 1/4 grind.

[xdkeys]

I recently got a '71 Super Adjustable for $5.00.

[Julius Caesar]

Mint unused Milord with case $7
Mint unused Gillette Goodwill with case $6
Very Good Condition (without case) Fat Boy, Blue Tip, Red Tip, Long Handle Adjustable, 1947 Superspeed - all for $ 2 each at one antique store.

Best scores on eBay: Two very similar scores almost a year ago

Gillette Big Fellow (NEW IMPROVED version) $17 (no case): A dull looking Gillette New (thick handle) was listed along with a blackened Big Fellow and a shaving mug, shown in a poor dark picture at a $17 starting bid. I was the only bidder. The heavy Big Fellow shined up nicely with some silver polish and was flawless.

Gillette 1904 double ring (no case) $27: Another seller had listed Gillette old type as a primary razor with couple of beat up side razors of which one was a double ring and the other one was a 1912 Gem. The picture was out of focus with the double ring barely visible. The bid started at $6.99. No one noticed the double ring except only one other bidder whose $26 bid I could easily beat. The double ring turned out to be flawless.
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[shaved_*****]

:lol::lol::lol:... I know the feeling, truth be told, my boy eats more than I do and he's not yet 15.....

:ouch1:...OK OK you got me by a couple bucks.....:biggrin:

you guys are hilarious

[The Real McCoy]

I would say that these scores should be considered in person, not on eBay because that's just a matter of sniping or staying up in the middle of the night to bid....

Most of my collection comes from antique stores, so I would have to say that one of my best "scores" would have to be the rare Gillette Fisherman's Kit in a display cabinet behind some other things for $4. :wink:

[rodd]

I would say that these scores should be considered in person, not on eBay because that's just a matter of sniping or staying up in the middle of the night to bid....

Most of my collection comes from antique stores, so I would have to say that one of my best "scores" would have to be the rare Gillette Fisherman's Kit in a display cabinet behind some other things for $4. :wink:

Would you be able to share a picture? I have only seen 3, mine, thirdeye's and mtgraylings, and all 3 were different. I would love to see yours. Thanks!

[napoleon]

A wilkinson sticky for 1 dollar but with a little crack in the handle and plating loss:redface:

[Hanspleasure]

I bought each of these for $10 or less including all 4 seaforth shaving mugs.. :smile: The razor is a Canadian New... much like the British New but gold plated.

[handlebar]

I cannot even come close to that last post. I found my x3 for $5.

Jim

[SRock]

A Gillette 195 Adjustable (yes, the one with the bottom adjuster) under a sink in a box of trash at an estate sale. It was the second day of the sale so it was 25% off which put it at under $2. :blushing:

Beat that one. :cool:


Notice I said mine cost less than I could feed my kids at Mac's.....:biggrin:

If the two of you didn't rush straight out and snatch up some lottery tickets after those finds you are crazy! With luck like that you could be multi-millionaires by now!

[Hanspleasure]

I haven't purchased a razor 6 - 7 months but I'm gonna have to keep my eye out for one like this... nice score Ray!

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[PeachyKleen]

Boston Antique Store, $15: Gold Toggle, with Certificate #9349. Box is cracked and a little gunky, but complete.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_k6aMDrgOLcY/SZUCkDzGZNI/AAAAAAAACyM/l9epxVXykLs/s640/P1010437.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_k6aMDrgOLcY/SZUCkZmITRI/AAAAAAAACyU/xseCVzBdyic/s640/P1010444.JPG

Seattle Thrift store $5: Cooper Spring top Razor
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_k6aMDrgOLcY/SZUCkedBJTI/AAAAAAAACyc/e_JMwCzuSmg/s720/P1010449.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_k6aMDrgOLcY/SZUCk2oiEKI/AAAAAAAACys/do_0uiuvwdQ/s720/P1010451.JPG

[SRock]

Boston Antique Store, $15: Gold Toggle, with Certificate #9349. Box is cracked and a little gunky, but complete.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_k6aMDrgOLcY/SZUCkDzGZNI/AAAAAAAACyM/l9epxVXykLs/s640/P1010437.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_k6aMDrgOLcY/SZUCkZmITRI/AAAAAAAACyU/xseCVzBdyic/s640/P1010444.JPG

Seattle Thrift store $5: Cooper Spring top Razor
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_k6aMDrgOLcY/SZUCkedBJTI/AAAAAAAACyc/e_JMwCzuSmg/s720/P1010449.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_k6aMDrgOLcY/SZUCk2oiEKI/AAAAAAAACys/do_0uiuvwdQ/s720/P1010451.JPG

Nice! :thumbup:

[DarkAudit]

This was also one of my first scores. A slightly rare V3 Super Speed. Got all you see here at a second-hand shop for $15. Case and razor were in dire need of cleaning, but the results were better than I expected.

[ratcheer]

I asked my father-in-law if he happened to have any old safety razors he didn't use, anymore. He gave me an early-30's Gillette New open comb. Free!

Tim