Thread: Not wanting to seem like a psycho killer

I made some business cards on my computer and when I go in I give it to them and then wait a few seconds for them to look at it and then ask " Do you have any old razors or shaving equipment"?

Originally Posted by Hydaral

Remember, England is the country that thinks making these the only knife allowed in a kitchen will stop people getting stabbed:

safer kitchen knives

I've heard the new Michael Caine movie Harry Brown shows an accurate representation of the typical "street thugs" in England.

sadly both are true.

I never had any luck in Antique shops here in Flordia. I pretty much do as ChrisL does, walk in and tell them I collect old Barber items, Stones, Str8's, Boxes, etc....One out of the 4 shops I went to produced a razor that looked like it had been buried and dug up. Nude Scales, One broke in half, and missing a piece, solid rust, Not even worth the 30.00 USD they were asking. I didn't even look at the hone wear...Estate sales are worthwhile.

I'll bet it's because the English can't have guns. The criminals will be what they are one way or the other.

Originally Posted by gsurko

I'll bet it's because the English can't have guns. The criminals will be what they are one way or the other.

You mean the law-abiding English can't have guns. The criminals don't seem to have too much trouble getting them.

Unfortunately it's getting close to that here in Australia.

Originally Posted by keithmoon66

Here is a delightful selection.
The reaction I had from the shopkeepers was basically 'I dont want anything to do with supplying you with a deadly weapon, get out of my shop'. Which was a little awkward.
Anyway, you live and learn

It is very natural reaction from shopkeepers if you happen to look and behave like you are from the movie 'Football factory'.
I think ChrisL made a good point here: start by saying that you collect old Barbershop stuff, not only straights. That should help.

The reason they don't worry so much here in the states is because a very high percentage of us are gun owners and a good number of them are licensed to carry concealed weapons. We literally use our knives to clean under our nails and open boxes.

I mean why would I cut you when I have about 30+ rounds of S&W .40 cal hollow points?

On the same note I have had NO luck at local antique shops. I've been taking my chances on e-bay. With decent sucess.