LF: OSP Virtuoso OFF- blade

[shinshiro]

[BOUGHT] LF: OSP Virtuoso OFF- blade

Edit: I bought the blade. I don't know how to edit the title...

I'm looking for an OSP Virtuoso OFF- on good condition. Weight between 85g-90g (as informed on OSP website). Handle: preferable FL or ST. Not UTcan.

Size: preferable S or M.


I'm from Brazil. Please pm me with your offer.

 

[UpSideDownCarl]

I don't get it. This is a blade where the resale value is very close to the original price because it is hand made and you can have the blade customed to your own specifications.

Why wouldn't you just want to order from OSP and have them make it for you if you will pay just about the same for a used one?


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[shinshiro]

I don't get it. This is a blade where the resale value is very close to the original price because it is hand made and you can have the blade customed to your own specifications.

Why wouldn't you just want to order from OSP and have them make it for you if you will pay just about the same for a used one?


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I didn't know that highlighted part. I was just hoping to get a reasonable lower price from someone who doesn't want more this blade.
I will try a little more to find a seller but thanks for your advice.

Edit: by reasonable lower price I don't mean it has to be dirt cheap, but according with blade condition.

 

[UpSideDownCarl]

Well, good luck. Hopefully there is someone out there that has one and would like to sell.


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[Persistence TT]

almost no one will sell such a blade much cheaper, and bare in mind that the travel expenses of the package will be more expensive than the OSP manufacturer because TT stores make agreements with transportation companies for much cheaper travel expenses of the package

 

[UpSideDownCarl]

almost no one will sell such a blade much cheaper, and bare in mind that the travel expenses of the package will be more expensive than the OSP manufacturer because TT stores make agreements with transportation companies for much cheaper travel expenses of the package

I agree with this. Besides, ordering a handmade blade and getting it made exactly how you want. I mean....you can even get the handle to say your name if you want to.


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[shinshiro]

almost no one will sell such a blade much cheaper, and bare in mind that the travel expenses of the package will be more expensive than the OSP manufacturer because TT stores make agreements with transportation companies for much cheaper travel expenses of the package

It depends on what you consider "much". I'm not expecting to buy this blade for, for example, at half price. But around 75% seems fair to me if the blade is in good condition (doesn't need to be like new). I admit that I don't have much experience on blade pricing, but if around 75% is too much off reality please tell me.
Regarding shipping, OSP charges 10,90 eur. A blade from Germany can be sent for about 6 eur, and from UK is not much different either, so it depends on the origin country.
If I buy a blade for 75%, then it would be 63,75 eur + 6 eur = 69,75 eur, opposed to 95,90 eur from OSP directly. This 26,15 eur difference is more relevant to me than the satisfaction to have a new customized one.

I agree with this. Besides, ordering a handmade blade and getting it made exactly how you want. I mean....you can even get the handle to say your name if you want to.


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Yes, this is a good thing about custom blades. But I don't have a very specific customization that I want to try, I would be happy with anything within the range on first post. On that case I prefer to save some bucks and pick an used blade.