Light Green Escher honest opinion

hi_bud_gl · 10-10-2008, 02:05 PM

I have a chance to buy this very nice hone Light Green Escher.
I want to know what will be fair price to buy it.The Person who sent this stone to me even doesn't know me but he paid 20$ to ship.I want to say this man very honest and trustworthy.I have seen Escher's going between 800-100 on ebay .i would love to get more honest opinions.if i can't buy this then higher who wanted pay more person will be contacted to sell to him.Please be honest and help me.
Very good is still have end sticker's both side
Bad doesn't have face label
Thank You all and will read all your inputs.

Sizes are 8 2/8 inch,1 6/8 ,1 inch

JimmyH-AD · 10-10-2008, 02:10 PM

I've got one and it is a great stone. I use it with and without slurry. I would recommend that you buy it.

blaireau · 10-10-2008, 02:23 PM

That's the second stone labeled Light Green that I know of. It has good size to it. If you decide not to buy it, I'd be interested. I have a Y/G and a B/G Escher so this would be a nice addition.

hi_bud_gl · 10-10-2008, 02:40 PM

please i like to know how much will you pay for it. thank you

ii understand as a buyer we try to go down as low as possible.i want to avoid this that is why i asked your opinion to get the fair price of the stone.

Utopian · 10-10-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

if i can't buy this then higher who wanted pay more person will be contacted to sell to him.

That was kind of a Sarah Palin type of sentence but...
Are you saying that if the suggestions are higher than you want to pay then the person who suggested the highest value will be invited to buy it?

JimmyH-AD · 10-10-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Utopian

That was kind of a Sarah Palin type of sentence but...
Are you saying that if the suggestions are higher than you want to pay then the person who suggested the highest value will be invited to buy it?

you betcha doggone it

hi_bud_gl · 10-10-2008, 04:15 PM

that is half English half russian +spanish. the good is you got it exactly right.And don't joke with me looks like that i will meet you in MO metting with shave ready couple meat chopper in my hands hehehheheheh

English · 10-10-2008, 04:22 PM

The "classifieds" section has some really nice hones up for sale at the moment and the prices you see on this forum are usually very fair.

You can get an idea of what the hone might be worth by looking there.

Chris L · 10-10-2008, 04:31 PM

Since no one has given you their opinion on what you should pay for that stone, I'll throw in my estimate.

No bottom label. Nice size. Somewhat chewed up on the edges which naturally can be lapped off. I would say $300-$350 U.S. dollars tops.

Why? Yes we see Eschers fetch high prices on Ebay from time to time, but IMO the values of Eschers overall have seemed to stagnate a bit. I believe to some degree there has been an Escher correction if you will. Perfect example: Don's very nice Escher he had in both the classifieds and on Ebay simultaneously for $400 did not sell on either place. That stone, although not a "light green" was in superior condition with labels almost completely intact.

And, the way I took your statement rather than meaning that if one of US want to buy the stone for higher than what you were willing to pay, I assume you meant that there is already more than one person interested in that stone and if that person offers the seller more than you, they would buy it, correct?

Chris L

JimmyH-AD · 10-10-2008, 04:41 PM

Interesting stone. The chipping on the edges is minimal and would be smoothed out for honing anyhow. I find the round end label interesting as I have never seen one before, I am not an expert on these but I do have the only other Light Green that I have ever seen. It is also the only one another long time collector of Eschers had ever seen intil this one came up. So it is a rare piece and might bring a higher price for a collector then the more common Blue/Gray or Dark/Blue. The Yellow/Green always goes higher and I would put the LG in that category. Just my 2 cents.

English · 10-10-2008, 05:03 PM

Jimmy, I wish you the best of luck but don't hold your breath. That hone does not look very fine to me. It's got a lot of chips and roughness about it.

Yes it may look better after a clean up, but there are usually no guarantees. It looks a bit of a gamble to me.

Natural hones are not every bodies choice. It is a specialist market for fanatics. Many straight razor shavers won't even know what an Escher is never mind what color it is.

So if you buy it, there is no guarantee you will get your money back.

Many professional honers (ie they make a living by honing razors for paying customers) prefer a hone that can be replaced when it gets old. They like consistency and reliability and they usually like 8"X3" or larger hones because they do the job quicker.

Now if you can get it for $100, you have got a bargain. At $300+, I agree with Chris, that's about what it's worth.

Sorry to sound negative, but......

Bruno · 10-10-2008, 05:21 PM

At 100$ it would be a steal
at 200$ it would be a good deal
at 300$ it would be the price you would pay on ebay, approximately.

JimmyH-AD · 10-10-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by English

Natural hones are not every bodies choice. It is a specialist market for fanatics.

I resemble that remark

I already have one that I got on ebay for $260.00. It is in great shape in the box with slurry stone. The seller didn't mention the end label so it didn't attract much attention. The way the economy is now any stone is a tough sell. Even when it is good it depends on having at least two fanatics bidding against each other. If hi_bud_gl buys it he will have a great hone if it is anything like mine. Here is mine next to a blue/gray.

English · 10-10-2008, 05:49 PM

Jimmy,

Great looking hones. One fanatic to another.

hi_bud_gl · 10-10-2008, 06:04 PM

wow so lovely ones. Great hones

Lt.Arclight · 10-10-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris L

Since no one has given you their opinion on what you should pay for that stone, I'll throw in my estimate.

No bottom label. Nice size. Somewhat chewed up on the edges which naturally can be lapped off. I would say $300-$350 U.S. dollars tops.

Why? Yes we see Eschers fetch high prices on Ebay from time to time, but IMO the values of Eschers overall have seemed to stagnate a bit. I believe to some degree there has been an Escher correction if you will. Perfect example: Don's very nice Escher he had in both the classifieds and on Ebay simultaneously for $400 did not sell on either place. That stone, although not a "light green" was in superior condition with labels almost completely intact.

And, the way I took your statement rather than meaning that if one of US want to buy the stone for higher than what you were willing to pay, I assume you meant that there is already more than one person interested in that stone and if that person offers the seller more than you, they would buy it, correct?

Chris L

Although, NOT A FANATIC-I bought Don's Escher for $375.If you want one-that's what they cost. It's that simple. I agree, the stone pictured isn't a perfect specimen-but it is light green

Chris L · 10-10-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt.Arclight

Although, NOT A FANATIC-I bought Don's Escher for $375.If you want one-that's what they cost. It's that simple. I agree, the stone pictured isn't a perfect specimen-but it is light green

Don had two for sale. The one I make reference is the other one. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that.

Chris L

JimmyH-AD · 10-10-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris L

Don had two for sale. The one I make reference is the other one. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that.

Chris L

You are right Chris. As we speak blaireau has one in the classifieds in pristine condition for $425. It is a B/G and I can say firsthand that it is a beauty. Gugi has what I think is a dark blue for sale @ $175.

Chris L · 10-10-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyH-AD

You are right Chris. As we speak blaireau has one in the classifieds in pristine condition for $425. It is a B/G and I can say firsthand that it is a beauty. Gugi has what I think is a dark blue for sale @ $175.

Wow, Eschers galore!

Chris L

Lt.Arclight · 10-10-2008, 10:59 PM

I didn't realize Don had 2 on the site. I purchased the Blue/Green. And as a matter of fact-It just came in the mail!