Too good to be true?

[talisker63]

So, new to these forums and have been stalking a Fatboy for a few weeks. No idea about how to fine a "good one", still researching that but I see this post on etsy

https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/816...arch_query=gillette+fatboy&ref=sr_gallery-1-1

Looks way too cheap and i way too good a condition, replica? Does it matter?

Appreciate your thoughts

 

[Phunk]

I don't think it's a replica, but might be one that has been re-plated?

 

[rhodes96]

That price is not cheap, and is currently what they are going for in that condition with accessories.

Most likely gone through an ultrasonic cleaner, then have the numbers on the adjuster dial touched up.

 

[Holiday]

Hi @talisker63 did you notice the seller also has a 63' Slim
https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/830...lim&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1

 

[talisker63]

Thanks, yeah I saw that but thought that it looked in only average nick, but then so do I and I'm 57 too!

 

[talisker63]

Perfect one going in Adelaide but he wan't AUD$160! Will watch them all on eBay

 

[Wilkshire13]

Perfect one going in Adelaide but he wan't AUD$160! Will watch them all on eBay

Did you see this one? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1966-L3...531995?hash=item5dabb2101b:g:Op8AAOSwfhde-~y1

 

[talisker63]

Call me silly but I am looking for an I-3 to line up with my birthday being Septemember 1963, just seems cool to shave with a razor as old as me!

Thanks for the heads up tho

 

[Ferret619]

Call me silly but I am looking for an I-3 to line up with my birthday being Septemember 1963, just seems cool to shave with a razor as old as me!

Thanks for the heads up tho

Not an uncommon for the old heads round ‘ere

 

[Holiday]

Perfect one going in Adelaide but he wan't AUD$160! Will watch them all on eBay

Yeah, saw that one but thought a bit $$$, Could make an offer

 

[Holiday]

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1963-Vi...028129?hash=item4219b362a1:g:ZLkAAOSw1QpZ9kgR

I bought two from Bulgaria, not this seller though. Use it to bargain with the guy in Adelaide

 

[talisker63]

Yeah agree the Adelaide one looks great but the price! Made an offer $100 and it was auto rejected, so will keep looking elsewhere.

Just missed a perfect condition one on ebay.com in the USA, forgot to make a bid before close and it went for US$50! So unhappy with myself on that one.

 

[talisker63]

Bought the Slim I-3 from Adelaide for a slightly more reasonable price, couldn't go past the excellent condition as it's for my birthday

 

[Holiday]

Congratulations, looks to be pristine quality.
Much more reliable than a birth year car, motorbike, or scooter. Less likely to break down

Just missed a perfect condition one on ebay.com in the USA, forgot to make a bid before close and it went for US$50! So unhappy with myself on that one.

Don't kick yourself too hard, might have started a bidding war and gone for >$100 + shipping anyway

 

[Gargravarr]

Looks like there are quite a few of us '63 babies on this forum alone. You've probably got a lot of competition. Easier to just let it go...

 

[talisker63]

Looks like there are quite a few of us '63 babies on this forum alone. You've probably got a lot of competition. Easier to just let it go...

Nah, already ordered it, should be here on Tuesday. Have to wrap it up until September!