Where to buy an electric razor?
August 3, 2014 8:17 PM Subscribe
I want to try and electric razor but I am worried it will irritate my sensitive skin.
I have really sensitive facial skin that breaks out after shaving. I have tried all kinds of razors, shaving creams, and post shave balms with little impact. I want to try an electric razor but I am worried it will irritate my sensitive skin and I will be stuck with an expensive electric razor that doesn't work for me. I would like to purchase a Braun Series 7 or Series 5. Is there a good place to purchase either with a no hassle return policy if it just doesn't work for my skin. I looked around on Braun's website and there doesn't seem to be a clear money back guarantee for the U.S. and there are horror stories on Amazon about refunds from Braun.
I have really sensitive facial skin that breaks out after shaving. I have tried all kinds of razors, shaving creams, and post shave balms with little impact. I want to try an electric razor but I am worried it will irritate my sensitive skin and I will be stuck with an expensive electric razor that doesn't work for me. I would like to purchase a Braun Series 7 or Series 5. Is there a good place to purchase either with a no hassle return policy if it just doesn't work for my skin. I looked around on Braun's website and there doesn't seem to be a clear money back guarantee for the U.S. and there are horror stories on Amazon about refunds from Braun.
Response by poster: Anything other than Costco since I don't have a membership?
posted by cycleback at 8:24 PM on August 3, 2014
posted by cycleback at 8:24 PM on August 3, 2014
Costco was what I was also thinking due to their generous return policy, but even with a membership it appears they don't carry the Braun Series at this time.
I've had all good experiences in general returning items to Amazon within 30 days (note: I have Prime so I'm not sure if it's different without it). Looking at the Amazon comments, the problems look to be with returning them to Braun rather than directly to Amazon. If you want to be sure with Amazon, I'd recommend going to the 'Contact Us' describing this exact (and definitely reasonable) concern and ask if you'd be able to return it hassle free. Then at least you'd have something in writing if you get any brushback.
posted by slomodinkens at 8:44 PM on August 3, 2014 [1 favorite]
I've had all good experiences in general returning items to Amazon within 30 days (note: I have Prime so I'm not sure if it's different without it). Looking at the Amazon comments, the problems look to be with returning them to Braun rather than directly to Amazon. If you want to be sure with Amazon, I'd recommend going to the 'Contact Us' describing this exact (and definitely reasonable) concern and ask if you'd be able to return it hassle free. Then at least you'd have something in writing if you get any brushback.
posted by slomodinkens at 8:44 PM on August 3, 2014 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Is Bevel somehow different than any other safety razor?
posted by cycleback at 9:22 PM on August 3, 2014
posted by cycleback at 9:22 PM on August 3, 2014
Not really. It's an all-in-one package deal, with periodic auto ship. Honestly, you're better off with a Merkur that feels good in your hand (in terms of size/weight/balance), an assortment pack of blades (prolly don't start with a Feather), a brush that strikes your fancy, and then some experimentation with products and technique.
posted by a box and a stick and a string and a bear at 11:05 PM on August 3, 2014
posted by a box and a stick and a string and a bear at 11:05 PM on August 3, 2014
I would go with a high-ish end department store such as Macy's. They take returns easily, and you'll likely be able to find the Braun on sale too.
posted by COD at 4:51 AM on August 4, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by COD at 4:51 AM on August 4, 2014 [1 favorite]
Any big-box usually has a good selection of electrics. My local Meijer, for instance, has Braun, Norelco, etc. Plus replacement parts. Their return policy has generally been quite good, though I've never tried to return a used shaver.
posted by Thorzdad at 8:30 AM on August 4, 2014
posted by Thorzdad at 8:30 AM on August 4, 2014
I got my last razor (Norelco) at Target. They had/have quite a selection, made slightly less satisfactory by the difficulty of distinguishing between similar option.
Some electrics can be cleaned by holding them under a faucet. This is much easier than sweeping them out with the little brush (provided) and trying not to leave a mess on the sink.
posted by SemiSalt at 11:19 AM on August 4, 2014
Some electrics can be cleaned by holding them under a faucet. This is much easier than sweeping them out with the little brush (provided) and trying not to leave a mess on the sink.
posted by SemiSalt at 11:19 AM on August 4, 2014
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