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Rip off merchants in this world
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I use the original safety razor that takes the double edge blades, they only cost about £2.50 for five. None of those raygun looking razors thar have umpteen blades on em and cost an arm an leg to buy! -
Originally posted by TiroFijo View PostI use the original safety razor that takes the double edge blades, they only cost about £2.50 for five. None of those raygun looking razors thar have umpteen blades on em and cost an arm an leg to buy!

I moved from pricey Gillettes to Safety.
Specifically Mühle razor and Derby Blades (€10 for 100
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After a learning curve: never looked back. This is my tip of the day on CUK.
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Been thinking about moving to Mühle. Right now a pack of ten Machx blades lasts me about two years cos I can't be arsed changing them every time they stop causing cuts hence blunt. A six month old blade does a reasonable job and causes my skin less irritation than a new blade.Originally posted by LegendsWear7 View Post
I moved from pricey Gillettes to Safety.
Specifically Mühle razor and Derby Blades (€10 for 100
)
After a learning curve: never looked back. This is my tip of the day on CUK.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razor_a...business_modelComment
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I use a new each day cos I is a contractorOriginally posted by Cliphead View PostBeen thinking about moving to Mühle. Right now a pack of ten Machx blades lasts me about two years cos I can't be arsed changing them every time they stop causing cuts hence blunt. A six month old blade does a reasonable job and causes my skin less irritation than a new blade.
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Same business model. Oddly enough, known as the 'Razor and blades' business model.Originally posted by fullyautomatix View PostSo who are the blatant rip off merchants in this world?
- Gillette:- Their blades cost them 5 pence to manufacture in Vietnam but they control prices at more than 2 quid per blade.
- Printer manufacturers:- The printer cartridges cost them next to nothing to manufacture but still they have the audacity to sell at a huge markup.
How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
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