(04-07-2021, 12:33 AM)CK89 Wrote: (04-06-2021, 10:25 PM)george1906 Wrote: I'm reading through this thread chuckling at the drama. You guys are hilarious!! Barbaros has been around for a while and this is the second run of this model. All you have to do is Google Barbaros TR1 and TR2 to see the many reviews and comments on this brand and their razors. As far as attacking Phil for the "17-4 debacle" as some are calling it, he handled that with the utmost in class and as many razors as he has sold over the years, he has always offered impeccable customer service. The reason the presale is sold out is because the Barbaros brand has always been outstanding. The TR2 is much more mild than the TR1 from what i remember. I have owned 2 of the Barbaros/Rocnel Adjustables and still own the black titanium coated version. Barbaros is bringing an OC version of their razor called the TR3 to market and I will definitely get one of those.
I am saying vendors should share details and photos of the item he is selling.
And customer can read details in the sale page and decide whether he will purchase it.
You are saying this razor released before, and vendors don't have share details and photos.
Customer has to research to find the details out of bullgoose website.
I am saying I am not happy this approach. I don't prefer to use this vendor. That is all.
I understand your points friend. I get it...but, I think there a some razors/brands that get released that stand and sell, solely on their reputation. They really don't need an introduction and are probably going to be somewhat limited in numbers that they are going to sell out in moments...without photos, a description, specs, and no matter the price.
You know how it works, these artisans, much like the custom knife world, have almost cult followings. You my friend, just stumbled on one example.
Ive not held a Barbaros and I'm kinda miffed I missed this one...even knowing nothing of its shaving characteristics. If I don't like it, I'm 99% certain I can get my money out of it. It's the nature of this game and I enjoy playing it. I am just tickled Barbaros is back! It give me something to look forward to. Keeps this hobby interesting.
As to Phil, I will just say this, no matter where the fault lies with the new 17-4, that dude ate a crap load of $$$. Not only on the new one, but apparently the original as well. Whether I like him or not is irrelevant...I would hate to see it happen to even my worst shave acquaintance. For a small business to actually leap to it's feet to refund ALL payments AND leave the hardware on the street? The man has my respect.
Give Barbaros a shot brother. I can't wait to throw some USD at him.
CK89,
keto,
AQU and
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