dcstroker Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Getting tired of paying for cartridges and the waste. I've looked in all the usual places, Guadalajara Pharmacy, Walmart, Soriana. All they carry are cartridge razors. Any ideas or where to look? If anyone has an old DE razor that they no longer use I'd be happy to pay you for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Hardware stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 When I was 22yo (about a century ago) I borrowed a razor, put a brand new blade in it and shaved with it. About a week later I came down with hepatitis B and have live with the consequences ever since. My advice is to never use a razor that has been used by someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 14 minutes ago, Jreboll said: When I was 22yo (about a century ago) I borrowed a razor, put a brand new blade in it and shaved with it. About a week later I came down with hepatitis B and have live with the consequences ever since. My advice is to never use a razor that has been used by someone else. Oh for pete's sake. Soak the thing in alcohol to sterilize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 38 minutes ago, ibarra said: Hardware stores. Hardware stores don't sell double edged razors. They only sell double edged blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 51 minutes ago, mudgirl said: Oh for pete's sake. Soak the thing in alcohol to sterilize it. A used razor can accumulate a lot of grime. Do you really want to take the chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 53 minutes ago, Jreboll said: A used razor can accumulate a lot of grime. Do you really want to take the chance? Many things can accumulate a lot of grime. Most things are cleanable if you care to bother. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Do you want to take the chance? Hepatitis B is no joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Many choices. https://www.amazon.com/Handle-Replaceable-Shaving-Classic-Shavers/dp/B083467MZC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2F6PBPTOKVWZF&keywords=double+edge+razor&qid=1641942011&sprefix=Double+edge+raz%2Caps%2C1630&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 2 hours ago, mudgirl said: Hardware stores don't sell double edged razors. They only sell double edged blades. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcstroker Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 16 hours ago, Jreboll said: When I was 22yo (about a century ago) I borrowed a razor, put a brand new blade in it and shaved with it. About a week later I came down with hepatitis B and have live with the consequences ever since. My advice is to never use a razor that has been used by someone else. Thanks for the reply. I am aware of the dangers of using a used razor but am also aware that with simple sterilization procedures there is no problem. Sorry you had a bad experience. Some razors can get rather expensive so there is a market for used ones. 13 hours ago, ibarra said: Many choices. https://www.amazon.com/Handle-Replaceable-Shaving-Classic-Shavers/dp/B083467MZC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2F6PBPTOKVWZF&keywords=double+edge+razor&qid=1641942011&sprefix=Double+edge+raz%2Caps%2C1630&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyP I am aware of Amazon. I've already added a razor to my cart for when we go up to the states in March. For some reason AmazonMx won't deliver to my house. Thanks for the replies, I was just hoping to find a source for DE razors down here. I'm not brave enough to shave my head with a straight razor. For those of you who got to barbers here what kind of razors do they use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Just so you know, you don't have to have Amazon Mexico or Amazon U.S. deliver to your house. You can have it sent to iShop and just pick it up when it's convenient for you. Cost is 30 pesos per package. I have been doing this for three years now. If whatever you want can be shipped to Mexico, they are your best and most convenient choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 We have used Ishop's address in Laredo several times for Amazon and for other vendors. Each package we received lakeside was a different price as the packages were different sizes and different weights. You do not have to have an account with them to use this service. FYI Mercado LIbre has several choices too: https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-946890525-afeitadora-de-seguridad-de-doble-filo-afeitadora-clasica-_JM#position=5&search_layout=grid&type=item&tracking_id=58ef27b4-6a5d-44d2-a073-158816a8d0bc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 57 minutes ago, dcstroker said: Thanks for the reply. I am aware of the dangers of using a used razor but am also aware that with simple sterilization procedures there is no problem. Sorry you had a bad experience. Some razors can get rather expensive so there is a market for used ones. I am aware of Amazon. I've already added a razor to my cart for when we go up to the states in March. For some reason AmazonMx won't deliver to my house. Thanks for the replies, I was just hoping to find a source for DE razors down here. I'm not brave enough to shave my head with a straight razor. For those of you who got to barbers here what kind of razors do they use? Years ago I had an aunt in Monterrey who made extra money by giving injections. She used the same needle over and over again. She felt that by washing and « sterilizing » it she was avoiding any danger of cross infections. I took her a box of 100 sterile disposable needles and asked to please not use them more than once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 15 hours ago, Jreboll said: Do you want to take the chance? Hepatitis B is no joke. You mean to say that you are not vaccinated for Hepatitis B 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 I got hep B at 22yo. Once you get it it never leaves you. Vaccination is useless for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 43 minutes ago, Jreboll said: I got hep B at 22yo. Once you get it it never leaves you. Vaccination is useless for me. Sorry, it was really meant as vaccine humor. 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, ibarra said: We have used Ishop's address in Laredo several times for Amazon and for other vendors. Each package we received lakeside was a different price as the packages were different sizes and different weights. You do not have to have an account with them to use this service. FYI Mercado LIbre has several choices too: https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-946890525-afeitadora-de-seguridad-de-doble-filo-afeitadora-clasica-_JM#position=5&search_layout=grid&type=item&tracking_id=58ef27b4-6a5d-44d2-a073-158816a8d0bc Just to clarify... I use iShop's San Antonio address and purchase things from Amazon Mexico AND Amazon U.S. On the U.S. site it must state clearly "ships to Mexico". If it does not then you're out of luck. Amazon U.S. charges you for the IVA and the shipping (they also credit you if they overcharge) ... iShop charges a flat 30 pesos for receiving it. I bought a laptop with Amazon U.S. It was shipped to iShop San Antonio ... flat 30 pesos to receive it. p.s. the Amazon U.S. site will only state "ships to Mexico" on items IF your default address is one in Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcstroker Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 48 minutes ago, Ferret said: Just to clarify... I use iShop's San Antonio address and purchase things from Amazon Mexico AND Amazon U.S. On the U.S. site it must state clearly "ships to Mexico". If it does not then you're out of luck. Amazon U.S. charges you for the IVA and the shipping (they also credit you if they overcharge) ... iShop charges a flat 30 pesos for receiving it. I bought a laptop with Amazon U.S. It was shipped to iShop San Antonio ... flat 30 pesos to receive it. p.s. the Amazon U.S. site will only state "ships to Mexico" on items IF your default address is one in Mexico. Good to know. I tried Amazon Mx once more and they said they will ship it to my house. We shall see, nice to have another option though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 I also buy on Mercado Libre and have things shipped to iShop San Antonio. Staying home for a delivery in a one person household is a P.I.T.A. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, dcstroker said: Good to know. I tried Amazon Mx once more and they said they will ship it to my house. We shall see, nice to have another option though. ISHOP will give you their address in Laredo to use as the address for your shipment/s. You use your name, their address. It can take 2 - 3 weeks for items to actually arrive lakeside if they need to go through customs. We alert ISHOP that we have package/s on the way and give them our email address and/or phone to contact us when the package/s arrive. If you want to receive just a letter or mail, it usually takes 7 - 10 days to arrive here from Laredo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 I just checked Amazon.com.MX and there are several double edge safety razors available. Here is one choice: https://www.amazon.com.mx/s?k=maquinilla+de+afeitar+de+seguridad+de+doble+filo&__mk_es_MX=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=2ZWFQ6HID6648&sprefix=maquinilla+de+afeitar+de+seguridad+de+doble+filo%2Caps%2C249&ref=nb_sb_noss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Many choices on the U.S. site and the majority ship to Mexico... Amazon.com : double edge safety razor Make your default address: your name c/o iShop, Carr. Chapala-Jocotepec #144, San Antonio Tlayacapan, Chapala, Jalisco, 45900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcstroker Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 35 minutes ago, Ferret said: Many choices on the U.S. site and the majority ship to Mexico... Amazon.com : double edge safety razor Make your default address: your name c/o iShop, Carr. Chapala-Jocotepec #144, San Antonio Tlayacapan, Chapala, Jalisco, 45900 Thanks for the address. I've already ordered one from AmazonMx., being sent to my house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr53load Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Sally Beauty Supply has them. One of their locations in Guadalajara is at Gallerias Mall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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