Shaving and Grooming sets · Position 54 of 100
Classic Samurai CS-102 Stainless Steel Professional Barber Straight Edge
Listed as: Classic Samurai CS-102 Stainless Steel Professional Barber Straight Edge Razor with 100 Lord Single Edge Razor Blades (Silver Metal)
Sits at position 54 in Shaving and Grooming sets after 10 consecutive weeks listed, against a best of 49. Over the past 2 years, observed pricing has moved between $9.99 and $13.75; this week's $9.99 sits near its 52-week low. Compared to the Shaving and Grooming sets field over the past quarter, this listing has marked down deeper than the field. It carries a 4.4-star rating from 1,852 ratings.
Is now a good time to buy the Classic Samurai CS-102 Stainless Steel?
Typically price does not fall much more than this. Currently observed at $9.99, 27% below its standard $13.70 shelf baseline. Most of the time a markdown period like this typically lasts about 7 weeks over the past 2 years. Now that we are already in such a period, it's quite likely that price is heading back toward $13.70 before too long. If your research and product reviews have already convinced you that Classic Samurai CS-102 Stainless Steel is worth your money, this might be a good time to finalize that decision. Obviously we cannot guarantee that price will definitely go back up or that it will not go down further. But historically we have observed that this is a typical window of opportunity.
December holiday habit: unmoved baseline during December. Across 2 past holiday seasons, it marked down 0 times, averaging —% below baseline.
unmoved baseline during July in July Prime Day events, with price drops averaging —% across 0 of 2 recorded seasons.
unmoved baseline during November on Black Friday. It saw markdowns in 0 of 2 past years, averaging —% below its standard baseline.
This week’s reading is one of 368 below their own baseline across the categories we track.
Category position against observed price
Review accumulation and rating
Against the Shaving and Grooming sets field
Price-wise, the Classic Samurai CS-102 Stainless Steel and the DORCO Tinkle Eyebrow Razor are in a dead heat this week. You will not spend noticeably more on either one, making everyday usability the deciding factor.
Here is an interesting angle from our weekly numbers: the Pelocapa Disposable Hair Beard Catchers usually sells in a higher price tier, but it has temporarily dropped right into this same ballpark. Check the baseline figures in the comparison below to see if you can get a higher-spec model for similar money. Take a peek at the full comparison table below to see how these contenders stack up on price, sales rank, and buyer ratings.
| Rank in Shaving and Grooming sets | Contender | Comparison Role | Observed Price | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #54 | Classic Samurai CS-102 Stainless Steel Professional Barber Straight EdgeClassic Samurai | This Product | $9.99 | 4.4 ★(1,852) |
| #5 | DORCO Tinkle Eyebrow RazorDORCO | Price Peer | $9.99 | 4.7 ★(5,787) |
| #35 | Pelocapa Disposable Hair Beard Catchers Disposable Sink LinersPelocapa | Higher Tier | $9.54 | 4.4 ★(227) |
| #28 | NIVEA MEN Sensitive Shaving Set for MenNIVEA MEN | Top Rated | $12.98 | 4.8 ★(2,051) |