Vintage handle costs

[Ids]

Hello,

I'm looking at doing my first refurb, probabily an ever ready or rubber set, it's probabily going to be an evilbay purchase, what you you all think would be a reasonable or average cost for a reasonable handle that needs a new knot?

Thanks Guys

[mark_mw]

There are many brush only auctions that go around 10 dollars, and clear plastic handles seem to go for a premium. Many times a razor group buy has brushes thrown in, making their unit cost very low - have got several this way.

[Go West Young Man]

I just picked up an Ever Ready in beautiful condition for $6 at a local antiques mall, and there were several others in the same range.

[Ids]

Thanks guys, found one i like but the seller wants $40, now I know that's massively over value even for great condition.

[Piff]

I second the antique mall, or maybe a flea market. You *might* get lucky and see a Buy-it-Now with a brush handle you really like at a reasonable price on the Bay, but prices seem to be spiking for anything better than a beat-to-hell status brush handle. When you start talking $20+ for just a handle you intend to restore, some of the lower end brushes from England start to look not too far out of range.

Regards.

[staxchipswell]

This type of bakelite handle has been commanding a premium price on the bay lately. I got lucky and scored it for 5$ at a local antique shop. I say be patient and check out some local antique stores and flea markets.

[Schwert]

I have bought almost all my handles at antique stores or here on BST...$10 is about the most I would pay for the standard EverReadys or RubberSets. A recent BST multi-handle sale gave me several for just a few bucks each. Watch BST for sure.

A nice rich catalin or bakelite I have gone double upwards of $30 though.

[Deltaboy]

antique stores and flea markets or even Estate sales are the best places to find a good buy on brushes.

[Luc]

Try to get a lot of 4-6 handles. It will be worth it as you won't order 1 knot when you're done with the handle.