About Straight Razors...

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by wlwhittier, Jun 28, 2025.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    I've just undertaken to sell a collection of mostly older straight razors for a friend. There are about 50 of 'em, across a wide spectrum of condition...several 'shave ready; most are in ordinary or a little better shape...an' of course a good few are not-so-pretty.

    What little I can glean from eBay tells me the market is reasonably strong, with thousands of them listed across prices from $5 to $200 or so, but sales seem to heavily favor new or refurbished, ready to use items, with those needing a bit of TLC (unless rare or otherwise Special) bringing much lower prices...especially in lots of mixed makers, etc. I'm a rank newbie in these things, of course.

    Do we have any straight razor aficionados among our members? Can any of you recommend any other major forums? I think Blade has one, but otherwise I'm without clue. Thanks for lookin'!
     
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  2. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    original boxes should help boost the prices..
     
  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    There are about half in boxes, most original to their razors...but only a few of them are in much condition; they've been used to the point of serving only to somewhat protect the razor, with some reduced to pulp cardboard rectangular tubes with one end blown out.
     
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