Wolfman Business Model

if I actually shaved more than I do, I'd probably end up picking up a razor from wolfman. since I don't really shave, I'm not in that predicament.

I guess I have been spoiled by other business models that offer high quality at low cost....as well as Vintage bargain finds that last a lifetime too.

As someone else pointed out, $150 is a price I could have swallowed. But at $300 US which would be $400,/not including any Canadian taxes that may apply, it isn't for me.

Glad people are enjoying them and James enjoys making and customizing them for people who do want them.

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I guess I have been spoiled by other business models that offer high quality at low cost....as well as Vintage bargain finds that last a lifetime too.

As someone else pointed out, $150 is a price I could have swallowed. But at $300 US which would be $400,/not including any Canadian taxes that may apply, it isn't for me.

Glad people are enjoying them and James enjoys making and customizing them for people who do want them.

All evidence has been buried, all tapes have been erased.

Hi Bruce,

I'm pretty sure his prices are in CAD.

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I'm currently doing some research on higher end razors such as ATT, Wolfman, and a few other manufacturers. If you're interested in a dual comb model, Wolfman is pretty much it


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I'm currently doing some research on higher end razors such as ATT, Wolfman, and a few other manufacturers. If you're interested in a dual comb model, Wolfman is pretty much it


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what type of research are you doing?

I'm currently doing some research on higher end razors such as ATT, Wolfman, and a few other manufacturers. If you're interested in a dual comb model, Wolfman is pretty much it


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what type of research are you doing?

Just basic consumer stuff like price, availability, what materials are used, fit and finish and razor type.(I.E. Open comb, safety bar, dual comb etc). And I'm also taking into consideration what the general opinion of the product the users have


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For me personally, I've been ogling a WMR for... well, since I've heard of him from Chris(TSA) lol

The price, well, while I can't truly justify it, I'm fortunate enough that I can afford it, mostly.  However, I'm bloody impatient and I can't see me waiting until Jan or Feb to be put on the waiting list and then wait more.  This is in no way a knock against Wolfman, this is a purely personal issue on my part.  This has led to me start eyeing an Above The Tie razor instead, since I have heard good things there as well.

Now, I'm really putting myself in a dilemma; do I wait and get a hand made, possibly custom razor?  Or, click the Buy button and get it before the new year?  I really want to lean towards Wolfman, I LOVE supporting the solo artisans who put such love into their work, and he's a fellow Canadian to boot!  But my impatience has gotten the better of me in the past, so... time will tell!

Regardless, I do wish Wolfman the best in whatever he chooses to do

I'm currently doing some research on higher end razors such as ATT, Wolfman, and a few other manufacturers. If you're interested in a dual comb model, Wolfman is pretty much it


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what type of research are you doing?

Just basic consumer stuff like price, availability, what materials are used, fit and finish and razor type.(I.E. Open comb, safety bar, dual comb etc). And I'm also taking into consideration what the general opinion of the product the users have


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if you want to post that data in a new thread when you're done with your research, that'd be cool.

what type of research are you doing?

Just basic consumer stuff like price, availability, what materials are used, fit and finish and razor type.(I.E. Open comb, safety bar, dual comb etc). And I'm also taking into consideration what the general opinion of the product the users have


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if you want to post that data in a new thread when you're done with your research, that'd be cool.

If there's interest I could do that


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I find this discussion fascinating - back in the late 1970s/early 1980s I worked as an apprentice carpenter.  I eventually got my Journeyman's ticket but haven't worked in the trade since 1985.  Thank a Liberal government and a global recession for making me an economic refugee heading back to school.  I digress, in the shop where I often worked when not on a job site was an old carpenter/cabinet maker/craftsman named Joe.  He was from Romania and had been trained in the old country way.  He was an artist, hand carved cabriolet legs, marquetry, he could do anything and it was beautiful.  He was fortunate to work for a contractor that appreciated and valued his skill because part of the old country training was humility.  Whatever the customer thought his skills were worth is what he would be paid and people would take advantage of that to underpay people like Joe.  Everybody says they want quality, craftsmanship (heirloom quality at Ikea prices) and top grade materials but when push comes to shove the low bid guy who cuts corners and uses inferior materials gets the job and the craftsman walks.  Then the customer whines that there's no craftsmanship left, look at the crap I paid lowest bidder for.  I learned long ago that if my business model was going to be quality and craftsmanship at a fair price I would starve - by fair price I mean fair to the craftsman.  But now we have the internet and the potential market is the whole world so craftsman like James have the luxury of basing a business model on quality craftsmanship at a fair price.  This is one of the great things about the internet.  The downside is that the potential market in the whole world is much bigger than that within a reasonable distance from your shop so you have to manage the administrative burden of demand that exceeds your practical ability to meet quickly.  I'm sure James will be able to get a grip on the administrative side of his business - he's going to have to hire someone.  A word of advice - don't outsource to some online service, get someone trustworthy and local.  My wife just finished a 2 year program at SAIT in Administrative Information Management Systems (she's returning to the workforce after 18 years raising kids and didn't want to return to making test-tube babies), more than half the graduating class is unable to find employment right now because of the downturn so there are plenty of excellent candidates who could apply their skills and training to streamline the administrative side of the business.  I'm in James' corner on this one.
Mark