Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: C19fan

Gillette’s business model was brilliant. Practically give the razors away and make your money on selling the blades. (I think printer companies are using the same idea). After using disposables for several years, I found my old Trac II. Bought some blades on Amazon for a reasonable price and have been happy with the results.


27 posted on 04/04/2017 1:44:23 PM PDT by hanamizu
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]


To: hanamizu
(I think printer companies are using the same idea).

Explaining why there are cartridge refilling businesses and brisk sales of generic cartridges on eBay.

29 posted on 04/04/2017 1:46:13 PM PDT by C19fan
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 27 | View Replies ]

To: hanamizu
Practically give the razors away and make your money on selling the blades.
Kodak became a monopoly by selling inexpensive cameras, and then made a fortune on film sales and processing.
37 posted on 04/04/2017 1:52:36 PM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 27 | View Replies ]

To: hanamizu

Gillette actually mailed me a free Fusion out of the blue years ago. I use it on the weekends & use an electric razor during the week.


41 posted on 04/04/2017 2:01:19 PM PDT by Smittie (Just like an alien I'm a stranger in a strange land)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 27 | View Replies ]

To: hanamizu; C19fan

I too use my old Trac II razor from back in the 80s maybe. a ‘blade’ lasts me a month.


52 posted on 04/04/2017 2:25:50 PM PDT by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 27 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson