Why are razor blades so expensive? Why the hell do they charge the prices they do and get away with it?
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Just saw this post - and I was wondering the same thing! My SO uses Gillette Fusion/ProGlide and they are $30 for pkg of 8. Ugh! They shave very well, but *really* do they have to cost that much? Plus, he's a twice-a-day shaver, so he goes through a lot of blades.
1941047
The razor takes standard double edge blades. They are available in all price ranges on Amazon. I usually pick up mine in the local drug store. A pack of 10 only costs a few dollars and will last me a year.
835832
The 512GB blade is sold through Amazon by a company called Techno Intelligence and is NEW...just a shame it is so damn expensive!
1906252
Ditto on the other responses..... A great razor....blades last a long time!!
611971
I received 1 blade with my razor...I thought the blade that came with it was a good blade.... Blades take on a life of their own as it does come down to a personal choice. As everyone has slightly different whiskers. I ended up buying 100 blades of Derby Extra after reading reviews and finding a great price...I really like these blades... They were $7.99 including shipping. You can buy a combination (sampler) pack and try many different blades if you'd like. Or you can read the reviews on blades and choose as I did. Enjoy!!!
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I have found this true of other cord only shavers. Manufacturers/distributors realize there are only 1 or 2 electric corded shavers made by each manufacturer, so they jack up the price. Actually, they're no more than the battery shavers (rechargeables) but I suspect the manufacturers know when you buy the corded version instead of the battery version, it will last much longer so you're willing to pay a premium for it. Up until 10 years ago, corded shavers were the cheapest. Fortunately, Amazon still has the basic, corded Braun 130S for less than $18...I bought 3 as they're cheaper than buying the replacement foil and cutter. I have found this true of other cord only shavers. Manufacturers/distributors realize there are only 1 or 2 electric corded shavers made by each manufacturer, so they jack up the price. Actually, they're no more than the battery shavers (rechargeables) but I suspect the manufacturers know when you buy the corded version instead of the battery version, it will last much longer so you're willing to pay a premium for it. Up until 10 years ago, corded shavers were the cheapest. Fortunately, Amazon still has the basic, corded Braun 130S for less than $18...I bought 3 as they're cheaper than... » Read More I have found this true of other cord only shavers. Manufacturers/distributors realize there are only 1 or 2 electric corded shavers made by each manufacturer, so they jack up the price. Actually, they're no more than the battery shavers (rechargeables) but I suspect the manufacturers know when you buy the corded version instead of the battery version, it will last much longer so you're willing to pay a premium for it. Up until 10 years ago, corded shavers were the cheapest. Fortunately, Amazon still has the basic, corded Braun 130S for less than $18...I bought 3 as they're cheaper than buying the replacement foil and cutter. « Show Less
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Looking around online, it appears there is a foil here (I don't know the retailer...) and I see them on ebay too (again...not sure). The price is only a little cheaper than the entire shaver, so it's wasteful but it seems like the marketplace just wants us to buy new ones.http://www.shavers.com/product-p/bm60foil.htmAlso looking around online, it seems like people say that the foil lasts 9 months, a year, or longer. So, not too bad of a deal compared with other razors where even the replacement foil costs more than $15.
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I usually just use them once and toss them. At 5 cents a blade it's worth it in my opinion. I've used a blade for 3 shaves and it still had life though so all depends on what you want.
1822489
Your post makes no sense, sorry, but I don't understand. Is Razor charging less than Amazon?
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You can also send your old blades to Wahl, and they will sharpen them for you. I did this last month. It look just over a month from the time I mailed my blades until Wahl shipped them back to me. It cost $4 for sharpening, and $2.95 for shipping.For more info about blade sharpening, contact Wahl through their website (or call them): http://www.wahlhomeproducts.com/About/ContactAlso visit Wahl's FAQ on blades, where they mention sharpening:http://www.wahlhomeproducts.com/About/Frequently-Asked-QuestionsContact Wahl in advance to confirm their current price for sharpening and shipping. You can also send your old blades to Wahl, and they will sharpen them for you. I did this last month. It look just over a month from the time I mailed my blades until Wahl shipped them back to me. It cost $4 for sharpening, and $2.95 for shipping.For more info about blade sharpening, contact Wahl through their website (or call them): http://www.wahlhomeproducts.com/About/ContactAlso visit Wahl's FAQ on blades, where they mention sharpening:http://www.wahlhomeproducts.com/About/Frequently-Asked-QuestionsContact Wahl in advance to... » Read More You can also send your old blades to Wahl, and they will sharpen them for you. I did this last month. It look just over a month from the time I mailed my blades until Wahl shipped them back to me. It cost $4 for sharpening, and $2.95 for shipping.For more info about blade sharpening, contact Wahl through their website (or call them): http://www.wahlhomeproducts.com/About/ContactAlso visit Wahl's FAQ on blades, where they mention sharpening:http://www.wahlhomeproducts.com/About/Frequently-Asked-QuestionsContact Wahl in advance to confirm their current price for sharpening and shipping. « Show Less
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These are disposal shavers. I buy them for 2 reasons: they do last longer than just the blades; but more importantly, a pack of 8 is what $7 while a pack of 4 blades (just blades no handles) are over $24. If you bought this green package, once you have used it to the end--say about 2-3 months (I dont shave weekends)--you throw it away.
1947197
Apologies for the tardy response. We use Gillette razors and apply our proprietary 2-step treatment to them that hardens the blade and puts a very thin, very hard water repellant on the surface. The two blades are $18.99.
1892094
I, too, have had a lot of trouble finding them. Last time I found them, it was in Walmart. The problem is that the replacement blades are as expensive as the whole new razor. I now just buy the whole new razor and throw the old one away, or keep it for parts.
1393526
It is no longer in production. Hence, the price is going up as the supply dries up. It is not a good razor to buy at any price since it has a design defect that renders it useless in about 18 months.
1543358
I never considered the point of manufacture when I ordered these blades. I bought them based on a combination of price and reviews.
1367266
You can use blades made by Dovo as well as other companies. The ones Dovo sells are the full sized blades and are quite more expensive. I recommend getting half blades, I have always used the ones made by Shark you can get a pack of 100 razors for around 5 dollars.
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Most likely not. They want to sell more razors and blades so they change the mounts, forcing you to buy one blade for one type razor. I know; I tried the same thing several years ago.