RazoRock XXX Discontinued?

Craig_From_Cincy · Post by **Craig_From_Cincy** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:07 pm

I heard talk that RazoRock XXX been discontinued. Anyone know if its true?

Whistler · Post by **Whistler** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:55 am

Sad to say, but, yes it is true.

tester · Post by **tester** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:29 pm

You could always get some Acqua di Parma

SharpSpine · Post by **SharpSpine** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:40 pm

Just not being white labeled to Joe to sell as XXX. AdP though is still in full production.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:39 pm

Joe's price was right, but the cream is not discontinued, just the xxx format.

RazoRock · Post by **RazoRock** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:30 pm

XXX is discontinued. Someone didn't like me selling a cream for $10 when it's being sold for a lot more under another brand.

But, XX is coming to market soon!

Craig_From_Cincy · Post by **Craig_From_Cincy** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:46 pm

Thanks for the reply RazoRock! Looking forward to XX!!

JRTASTER · Post by **JRTASTER** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 12:34 pm

What was/is the REAL reason to shelf a really fine product?? Because it's the same product as one selling for a lot more?? Why not raise the price a tad?? Can't accept it was for lack of consumer acceptance/poor sales!

Isn't anyone else upset at this turn of events?

xxx was one of a VERY few non-high end (i.e. British) products I actually liked. Not to quibble about the marketing strategies, but the rapid explosion of so many RazoRock variants has to have a price in terms of production efficiencies and manufacturing costs. Perhaps, the use of virtually identical packaging components does improve the COG.

End of senseless rant!

jr/John

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:04 pm

Unless I'm mistaken, discontinuing the brand wasn't Joe's decision. I think I understood that the maker stopped supplying it.

Esoteric83 · Post by **Esoteric83** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:52 pm

I'm guessing the ADP people were not too happy about a supplier selling to another reseller who then sold the same stuff at a fraction of the ADP cost.

I'm making that assumption based on a guess that ADP isn't the one who makes this cream, nor would they sell a commercial sized quantity to another reseller without some form of OEM agreement in place.

Someone got a letter from a lawyer is my guess. Or a visit from some fellas named Vinny, Nicky & Tony

Shame too. I liked the stuff, but not enough to pay the ADP cost. I have about four of five shaves left that I will save for later this summer when the Tom Ford Neroli comes out of hiding.

RazoRock · Post by **RazoRock** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:46 pm

Esoteric83 wrote:I'm guessing the ADP people were not too happy about a supplier selling to another reseller who then sold the same stuff at a fraction of the ADP cost.

I'm making that assumption based on a guess that ADP isn't the one who makes this cream, nor would they sell a commercial sized quantity to another reseller without some form of OEM agreement in place.

Someone got a letter from a lawyer is my guess. Or a visit from some fellas named Vinny, Nicky & Tony

Shame too. I liked the stuff, but not enough to pay the ADP cost. I have about four of five shaves left that I will save for later this summer when the Tom Ford Neroli comes out of hiding.

You be correct!

Production is done by third party.

Scent is proprietary.

It was a very interesting experiment, to say the least... was amazing to see how many people were convinced "this can't be" because of the price.

Baloosh · Post by **Baloosh** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:32 pm

What's even more amazing is that some of those gents are still "certain" that it's a different formula/product, even to this day.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:53 pm

The proprietary AdP scent was a big drawback for a lot of us. I suppose the supplier was very happy to be selling a lot more stuff. Too bad it didn't work out. I wish someone could persuade the supplier of the late great Domenico Caraceni 1913 to do something like this. Now that's what I'm talkin' about!

Esoteric83 · Post by **Esoteric83** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:04 pm

A RR version of Carceni, cream and EDT, would make my fricken year!

jww · Post by **jww** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:47 am

Instead of disappointing myself I am going to refuse self indulgence.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:31 am

Wendell, that is a sure-fire means of saving money, from which we would all benefit, except the vendors.

jww · Post by **jww** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:44 am

brothers wrote:Wendell, that is a sure-fire means of saving money, from which we would all benefit, except the vendors.

And who wants to save money? When there's shaving gear to acquire? I mean, really?

Nitrox · Post by **Nitrox** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:18 pm

jww wrote:
brothers wrote:Wendell, that is a sure-fire means of saving money, from which we would all benefit, except the vendors.
And who wants to save money? When there's shaving gear to acquire? I mean, really?

The acquisitions never stop....................

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:30 pm

Acquisitions? Holy cow! Look what Joseph is offering now:

http://www.italianbarber.com/boellis-pa ... l-with-lid

TommyDawg · Post by **TommyDawg** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:46 am

Holy cow! $120.00?!?