E. Peter, Paris (7-day set)

Joelski78 · 06-23-2008, 10:27 AM

E. Peter, Paris (7-day set) on French eBay site.

Item nr. 230264461227

Ockham · 06-23-2008, 11:19 AM

Looks like a nice set... I'm almost broken (RAD hit hard the two last weeks) but maybe I'll try to get it for cheap as the seller is not wanting to sell it out of France (happily I have family living in Alsace

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Akady · 06-23-2008, 10:20 PM

Are the commas supposed to be periods? if not that is mighty expensive almost 8 grand US.

Joelski78 · 06-23-2008, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akady

Are the commas supposed to be periods? if not that is mighty expensive almost 8 grand US.

Yes, in Europe we us commas instead of periods.

Like this: € 1.000,- (= thousand Euro).

The dash (-) indicates that there are no cents involved.

Otherwise it would be something like this: € 1.000,95 (= thousand Euro and ninety five cents).

Ockham · 06-24-2008, 10:02 AM

We have a third way to write numbers: You can also write the thousand with a <'> i.e. 1'ooo. So, 1'000.95 is thousand and ninety-five cents.

But usually on Ebay Europe (I've checked France, Belgium, Italy, Germany and Switzerland), prices are written as Joelski78 just said, but not always... for instance on Ebay England they use the same system as in the US... so it is not a "Europe" question, or not completely (Switzerland is not part of the EU but use the same monetary writing, but England is part of the EU but doesn't follow it... don't ask me why).

Addendum: This is the constantly nagging wife responsible for the linguistic saltos of everyone around: Euro's is wrong twice. Plural is Euro and in no language known to me does a plural -S have an apostrophe in front of it

Nagging Wife (proud member of the 'Fight the Idiot Apostroph in all languages' Front) over.

P.S.
Do NOT let SWMBO near your computer... sorry

Joelski78 · 06-24-2008, 09:18 PM

Thanks Ockham for your corrections

Reading back my post a made a few silly mistakes.

Joelski78 · 07-03-2008, 11:54 AM

E. Peter, Paris (7-day set) [ended eBay auction]

E. Peter, Paris (7-day set) [resale at FineRazors]

Ockham · 07-03-2008, 12:17 PM

Don't worry it is not the same set. Look carefully: the razors are different (the pivot pin is a good example) and the boxes too (look at the day marks). The second one was already to sell on fine-razor at least from the beginning of last week...

BTW the set sold by Fine-razors is far more nicer: razors in real ivory with pins out of silver, but I agree, the price is very consequent... if only I could buy the set of Buddel paying the same money as the ebay set...

Buddel · 07-07-2008, 02:56 PM

I dont trusted my eyes, when I found this thread

But Ockham is right, the sets are only similar. The set from manyrazor on my site was not cheap, thats is right. But I think it is not easy to find a second set like this he sold. Not one ivory scale was brocken, no rust, no nicks and all 7 razors in one box.
The new owner had at last only to pay 72,- Euro for one razor. I think this is not to much for a straight in this conditions with ivory handle.

But Manfred (manyrazor) make his own prices, and I will make mines. I think at the photos on my site you can easily see, which razors are from him and which are mines. And if not, you must only send a e-mail and ask

English · 07-07-2008, 04:12 PM

Buddel,

I looked at your 7 day set and thought it was stunning. Ivory handles with silver pins.

The skill to make a set like that would be impressive today let alone 100 years ago.

Every part of the razors was crafted by hand. Just superb craftsmanship. One of the best sets I've ever seen for sale.

Your selling price was very fair and congratulations to whoever purchased it from you.

Joelski78 · 07-07-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddel

I dont trusted my eyes, when I found this thread

But Ockham is right, the sets are only similar. The set from manyrazor on my site was not cheap, thats is right. But I think it is not easy to find a second set like this he sold. Not one ivory scale was brocken, no rust, no nicks and all 7 razors in one box.
The new owner had at last only to pay 72,- Euro for one razor. I think this is not to much for a straight in this conditions with ivory handle.

But Manfred (manyrazor) make his own prices, and I will make mines. I think at the photos on my site you can easily see, which razors are from him and which are mines. And if not, you must only send a e-mail and ask

Apparently I didn't look well enough to see that your E. Peters 7-day set had ivory scales. I appologize for my false comparison.

Anyway, in my opinion you got the most visually appealing/attractive straight razor webshop I've seen on the net so far.

Ockham · 07-07-2008, 04:51 PM

No offence intended Buddel. I am sorry if you thought that I was saying that the set was overpriced (even if you didn't priced it as I seem to understand).

I think that Joelski78 was surprised to see what he thought was the same set first sold on ebay for less than 200 euro and then sell on fine-razor for more than the double. One can easily see why he could have been mistaken (if you are not looking carefully you can think that they are the same...)

When I said that the price of the set was very consequent I didn't meant that it was overpriced (sorry if that was the meaning of my sentence, English is not my mother tongue); what I was saying is that it is far too high for my wallet...

And indeed, as I said - and English - this is really a VERY nice set... to bad I am not being paid 10'000 a month

P.S. I received your razor today... OH MY! it will be hard to wait until tomorrow to try it... it is gorgeous!

Buddel · 07-07-2008, 07:34 PM

@Ockham: I´m also not the best with english, but I understand you. I never thought that you want to say the set is overpriced. Your post was totally o.k.

I´m very happy to hear, that you like your new razor. I´m shure it will shave well

@Joelski78: Thank you for the compliment for the site.
I´m first also thought, this is the same set.

stuartgc · 07-08-2008, 07:48 PM

I have just received this razor and it is fantastic quality. To me it is perfect.:
Fine Razors

Previously I have bought this razor, it is superb and I have now shaved with it; exceptionally smooth:
Fine Razors

Gabor's work is top class. Every part is beautifully finished.

I will let you know about the seven day set from Manfred when it arrives.

Many thanks
Stuartgc

Ockham · 07-08-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddel

I´m very happy to hear, that you like your new razor. I´m shure it will shave well

Ok... this was one of the best shaving experiences I have ever had. This W&B is just a fantastic shaver! She is hefty, beefy but smooth and elegant (yes yes this sound crazy but there lies the truth)... the scales are just gorgeous. Thanks Buddel! She will be in good company with my other razors.

Buddel · 07-08-2008, 08:53 PM

@ Stuart and Ockham: Thanks a lot. Every feedback is welcome, but I like much more the positives

stuartgc · 07-15-2008, 04:54 PM

The razors are highly polished and look like new. There are some black spots but I am confident a few hours with Micromesh will sort them out. I am shaving with them on a day by day basis and so far each razor has been very good to excellent. I am very pleased to be able to shave with such fine razors. They are a joy to use!