Should I sell up

[dmpl]

When I was working I built up a reasonable collection of razors and brushes which I used to rotate on a weekly basis.

I am now in my 73rd year and virtually stopped working. Most of the time I rely on my very cheap electric razor as I bumble around. I use one of my "grander" razors and brushes once in a blue moon for special occasions.

I need you to tell me to keep them for old times sake or get rid.

Advice please from the collective

 

[Fergiebilly]

 

[Supermangs]

Don't worry about whether you are using them or not.

Do you enjoying owning them?

If so, hang on to them.

Stamp collectors don't use their stamps, but they don't sell them just because of that.

 

[dmpl]

Don't worry about whether you are using them or not.

Do you enjoying owning them?

If so, hang on to them.

Stamp collectors don't use their stamps, but they don't sell them just because of that.

That's a very good point. Actually as they are in a cupboard, I'm quite indifferent to them.

 

[Supermangs]

That's a very good point. Actually as they are in a cupboard, I'm quite indifferent to them.

I'm quite indifferent to them

If you are indifferent to them, then sell most of them, take the cash, and put it towards something that will give you pleasure and joy.

BTW, I am in the market for a red tip flare and/or a large synthetic brush if you need a willing buyer!

 

[chris.hale]

If you're not enjoying them you might as well sell.

 

[Whosthedaddy]

Sell

Life's to short to hoard for hoarding sake

 

[fancontroller]

Like the others said, if they don't mean much to you then sell them off and put the money towards something you enjoy. Why not keep a favourite of each of your gear for those blue moon occasions.

Stopped working at 73! You've had a good run.

 

[Supermangs]

BTW, you have created a massive conflict of interests by asking this forum for advice on whether to sell off a decent collection of shaving gear!

 

[Blademonkey]

It has to be your own choice but if it was me and I no longer used them or got any pleasure out of hanging on to them I would sell at a fair price and spend the money on something that I really wanted.
I wish you well.

 

[Brad.bates]

Keep them and pass them onto kids and grandkids,
I sure as hell would of loved something like that of my grandpops.
I've already started a little collection and hopefully by the time I'm old and grey I'll be able to leave something for my children and grandchildren, so that every time they use it or look at it they'll remember me.
Nothing greater than that in my opinion.
However if you don't have any family to pass them down to,
Sell and go on a mad holiday to vegas

 

[wayne_m]

I agree with Blade Monkey with the emphasis on 'Fair price'. Lots of people want stuff for nothing on the BST's. Stick to your guns and do not give your collection away for a few quid. If you cannot get a fair price then keep them. As my old Dad used to say 'They don't eat owt'

 

[finnegan]

Keep the one you enjoy most.
Sell the rest and treat yourself with the proceeds

 

[Rohleder]

Definitely maybe.

If it were me I'd keep my favourite of each "thing" and flog the rest.

 

[dmpl]

Definitely maybe.

If it were me I'd keep my favourite of each "thing" and flog the rest.

Finnegan said much the same Rohleder. Hadn't (sadly) occurred to me but that's just what I will do in early March.
Thanks

 

[David68]

For what it is worth

Keep the stuff you love
Pass on to children/grandchildren the stuff you like
Sell for a good price the rest
enjoy your retirement, you sure as hell have earned it