gillette adjustable - toggle

TommyDawg · Post by **TommyDawg** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:25 pm

Hi. I was in Boston this morning, checking out a vintage clothing store I had heard about. Looked in a case and noticed a gold tone gillette adjustable with a toggle bottom. I'm relatively new to the DE scene, so I dont know all the details to look for, but doors opened and closed fine, finish still good (needed cleaning, but I rubbed it some and it seemed to shine right up). Adjustable knob turned fine, but not sure what is supposed to move. I do not know where to look for a date code. Now the bad news. I was in a cash only establishment, with $20 in hand, and price was $25 (hadn't gotten my allowance yet

). So, my questions... was $25 a fair price for this razor, and should I be kicking myself for not getting it? Thanks,
Tom D.

Big Swifty · Post by **Big Swifty** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:28 pm

Get back to that shop and buy that razor!! $25 is a steal! They obviously so not know what they have there. What kind of condition was it in? post some pics if you decide to buy it. Go now move...

doleeo · Post by **doleeo** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:33 pm

Tom, what you should really do is go back and buy that razor.....................................then put it in an envelope and send it to me!

Leisureguy · Post by **Leisureguy** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:44 pm

Great price...

nodaktim · Post by **nodaktim** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:33 pm

Tom just type in Gillette Toggle on ebay and you will see what other's go for. Also look at 'completed auctions'.

You NEED to go back and buy it A.S.A.P. For that price, they are just about giving it to you for free.

Trumperman · Post by **Trumperman** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:40 pm

GO BUY THE RAZOR! DO THIS NOW!

Let us know the minute you purchase it.

Regards,

Bill

cooncatbob · Post by **cooncatbob** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:26 pm

BTW. Where's that store.

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:56 pm

Tommy I'll give you 30 bucks and you don't even have to clean it.

TommyDawg · Post by **TommyDawg** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:58 pm

I was GOING to say that I never get down into Boston that often (I live in MA, but a good ways away), but I just remembered that I have a lunch meeting there coming up this Thursday. Hopefully I'll be able to make a side trip while I'm there...

Pauldog · Post by **Pauldog** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:01 pm

...unless some Bostonian has already read this...

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:46 pm

(key the shark music from Jaws)

TommyDawg · Post by **TommyDawg** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:11 pm

Check it out! I've got it cleaned up and ready to use tomorrow.
Tom

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:48 pm

Nice cleaning job, $32.50 and that's my final offer.

TommyDawg · Post by **TommyDawg** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 6:02 pm

Squire wrote:Nice cleaning job, $32.50 and that's my final offer.

Glad you like it. This is going to be my go to razor for a while, so its not for sale (for now). Thanks...

notthesharpest · Post by **notthesharpest** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 6:11 pm

TommyDawg wrote:
Squire wrote:Nice cleaning job, $32.50 and that's my final offer.
Glad you like it. This is going to be my go to razor for a while, so its not for sale (for now). Thanks...

He was joking, of course.

Hope it shaves as great as it looks. Have fun!

pjdatzil · Post by **pjdatzil** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 6:24 pm

Looks like a great razor. Let us know how it shaves.

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:07 pm

Was not joking durnit, I would have paid $32.50, but not now, no sir, that was a time limited offer. If Tommy changes his mind tomorrow it's $29.95 tops.

doleeo · Post by **doleeo** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:33 pm

Squire wrote:Was not joking durnit, I would have paid $32.50, but not now, no sir, that was a time limited offer. If Tommy changes his mind tomorrow it's $29.95 tops.

Now honestly, why would you be willing to pay THAT much for an old nasty razor?!?!?

You've got yourself rare razor at a very good price. Congrats. It shall bring you many great shaves.

Rich53 · Post by **Rich53** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:06 pm

Are you aware of what the razor is worth?

regards,

TommyDawg · Post by **TommyDawg** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:41 pm

As for our friend, Squire -- yep, I knew he was joking (or opportunistic, either way is fine)

How much its worth is a good question. Worth is only determined by how much someone is willing to pay. I saw one go for $800+ on the bay, but not to say that is the standard or market price for it. So, thats a good question. They were only made in the one year...
Tom

SMF

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