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Gilette Fusion stealth + blades

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  • 24-09-2007 1:16pm
    #1
    event
    Registered Users Posts: 15,997 ✭✭✭✭


    boots are selling the gilette Fusion stealth razor plus 5 blades (pack of four and 1 in the razor) for €16.99.

    its the razor for free, not a bad deal


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    Blip
    Closed Accounts Posts: 450 ✭✭Blip


    event wrote:
    boots are selling the gilette Fusion stealth razor plus 5 blades (pack of four and 1 in the razor) for €16.99.

    its the razor for free, not a bad deal


    I know it might seem like a bargain and probably is in rip off Ireland.....But was in the states during the summer and got the razor/blades and shvgel for $11.99 and thats was a standard price not a special

    Why are toileties and the likes so exspensive here?


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    workaccount
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,460 ✭✭✭workaccount


    I looked into getting my razor blades on ebay before. I thought i'd hit jackpot until I saw how cheap they were.

    After some research though it turns out most of them are fake.

    Anybody buy them from a reputable online store cheaper?


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    dunser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 249 ✭✭dunser


    I used to work for Gilette, Its their marketing strategy, It gets you to buy more expensive Razor and chance it you wont go back next time and buyt Sensor version. Results showed that out of 100 people say who used to buy Sensor Razor or blades before 96 bought new more expensive version. its all about increasing value in the Category, They are masters at it. Look at all previous Razors, Sensor, Sensor Exel, mach 4 and now Fusion and now they are doing Stealth and they all give nearly same shave


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,062 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    I moved back to mach three (had them all at one stage - usually gifts or special offers). I don't notice that much of a difference. Except for the price. Saying that next time i'm stateside i'm sure I'll stock up!


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    Dingatron
    Registered Users Posts: 2,694 ✭✭✭Dingatron


    Guess all that marketing stuff goes over my head. Still using a Mac3 for the last few years lol.


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    Agent Smith
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 21,502 Mod ✭✭✭✭Agent Smith


    Screw that!


    i use the 3 blade disposiable ones, cost about a fiver for 6 and closest shave Ever!


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    nice1franko
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭nice1franko


    My brother bought the special edition Mach 3 Turbo Red - it was the same as the grey/black one except it was RED. The stick he got over it.


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    CountryWise
    Closed Accounts Posts: 661 ✭✭✭CountryWise


    nice1franko wrote:
    My brother bought the special edition Mach 3 Turbo Red - it was the same as the grey/black one except it was RED. The stick he got over it.


    They were just jealous, after all he had a red razor!


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    MiniMetro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭MiniMetro


    Bought these two on ebay a couple of weeks ago. 100 blades (double-sided) for €14, razor itself for €16. Best shave I've ever had and for a fraction of the price. If you read up on it on the internet, shaving websites recommend this method of shaving over the "Mach-3 style" shave. I was initially worried about cutting the face off myself but no nicks so far and virtually no burn which I used to get on my neck from all other types of razor. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-Feather-Popular_W0QQitemZ330168995373QQihZ014QQcategoryZ31764QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/100-DERBY-EXTRA-DOUBLE-EDGE-SAFETY-RAZOR-BLADE_W0QQitemZ330168713282QQihZ014QQcategoryZ31764QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

    p.s. Handling real razor blades comes with the added advantage of an inflated feeling of manliness!!


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    event
    Registered Users Posts: 15,997 ✭✭✭✭event


    grand lads, while they generally are rip off, if you use the blades, its basically a razor for free


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    dxhound2005
    Registered Users Posts: 20,611 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    I have a Mach 3 Turbo. 8 pack of blades €23+ 4 pack €13+ in Tesco so I had a look for something else. Tesco brand Dual Fit shaving system with 5 blades for €2.99. Pretty good shave maybe not just as good as the Mach 3.

    Also got 400ml of Umbro shave foam for €2 in Valueking. 200ml sizes of various brands in Tesco etc cost much more and I didnt notice anything wrong with the Umbro.

    Must be some sort of rip off €3 for a blade so I will not be a victim of the hype again.


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    Sqaull20
    Registered Users Posts: 2,044 ✭✭✭Sqaull20


    Dont know why people still use mach 3 and all...

    Gillettes best razor for years has been the sensor excel imo..

    Cant beat those Gillette Blue 2 either


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    eamon234
    Registered Users Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭eamon234


    Nothing wrong with Gilette Blue II's those Fusion/Mach whatever razors are for wusses:D Highly recommend King Of Shave's Gel though!


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    remus808
    Registered Users Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭remus808


    eamon234 wrote: »
    Nothing wrong with Gilette Blue II's those Fusion/Mach whatever razors are for wusses:D Highly recommend King Of Shave's Gel though!

    Yeah, The KOS liquidy gel stuff is a god!! Gives such a good shave..

    Have to confess I'm using a Fusion these days.. BUT only because I'm a bit of a hairy bear, so I find the "trimming" blade on the back dead handy.


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