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Braun 8000 Activator Combi-Pack Foil and Cutterblock Replacement Parts for Braun's Activator Razor Models 8595 and 8585 |  | Brand: Braun
Category: Health and Beauty
List Price: $43.99
Buy New: $28.99
as of 7/29/2010 11:13 CDT details
You Save: $15.00 (34%)
New (6) from $28.99
Seller: Buy-it-now-store
Rating:  132 reviews
Sales Rank: 709
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.4 x 3.6 x 1.3
MPN: 8000FC
Model: Activator Combi Pack 8000FC
UPC: 421020133781
EAN: 0421020133781
ASIN: B0002MQ9GK
Release Date: August 9, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Replacement foil and cutterblock for Braun's Activator models 8595 and 8585. |
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Product Description
A replacement foil and cutter for the following Braun Activator models: 8585 and 8595
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 132
 Pricey but worth it January 8, 2005
L. A. Kane (Seattle, WA USA)
68 out of 74 found this review helpful
The manufacturer recommends replacing the foil screen and cutter block every 18 months for maximum performance. I wholeheartedly agree. This cutting system seems to last a little longer than older models but it certainly doesn't last forever. While it might not be exactly at 18 months, you can readily tell that the blades are getting dull when it takes longer to shave and/or you begin experiencing skin irritation. The set is pretty expensive but Amazon.com seems to have a very competitive price (a lot cheaper than I've seen in any brick & mortar store). Having said that, it really is like getting a brand new razor each time you make the change so it's very worthwhile doing it. Not sure if you can even buy them separately, but changing both parts at the same time ensures a closer shave with less skin irritation because they work together as an integrated system.
New blade = better shave October 14, 2005
P. Zander (Washington, DC)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
What else can I tell you? Remember how great a shave you got when you bought it? Get a new foil+cutterblock and you can get it back! The manufacturer says to replace them after 18 months but I found 12-14 months to be more accurate - and I don't shave weekends either!!!
Does the job November 25, 2005
Values Privacy
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
Not matter how often you replace them (within reason), it's still cheaper than disposable razors.
Replacing with the combi-pack gives you a new razor! August 5, 2006
gap_man (Seattle)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
So, I've had this wonderful razor for about a year and a half it it was time to switch out the foil and cutterblock. When I first switched out to the replacement parts, I could immediately tell the difference, both good and bad. I could tell that the cutter block was really sharp and cut through my thick beard. The bad part was the fact that the foil kept grabbing my longer hairs and pulling them. Tip for everyone! If you have this same problem, try turning the foil around. The part fits both frontways and backways. Ever since doing this, no problems!
You can buy this cheaper at retail even after S&H! May 6, 2006
Baron Von Cool
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The current seller, Discount Jungle, is trying to charge $10.11 to ship this tiny item that weighs a pound or less! This is a TOTAL RIP-OFF in my opinion; one that boggles my mind! They must hope their customers are too stupid to notice the artificially inflated S&H since they're saving so much on the item's retail price. Amazon needs to look into this matter and ditch them as a seller if they don't correct this blatant, money-grubbing nonsense!!!
EDIT (06/02/06): I see my review last month has done what needed to be done. Amazon has replaced Discount Jungle with a new seller, Ace Digital Club, who are charging approximately $6 more than the previous seller's price of $28.95 for the same item. Whereas Discount Jungle wanted to rip me off with $10 S&H for an item weighing less than a pound, Ace Digital is only charging $5.09 to ship it to me. However, the higher price point means they are NOT a better deal than Discount Jungle, LOL. Can't win for losing!
There is absolutely NO POINT BUYING THIS ITEM THROUGH AMAZON if these two sellers are the "best" they have to offer. I can get it cheaper (after Ace's S&H charge) by walking into any Walgreen's (or if buying online, they offer free shipping for orders over $50). What the hell? I thought buying things online from Amazon was supposed to be cheaper than retail? In the case of this item, it clearly is not.
EDIT (6/16/06): Wow! I've done it again. Now Ace Digital is now gone as a seller. I hope Amazon finds a vendor who can actually sell this item at a reasonable discount even after S&H. It'll save me a trip to Walgreen's, LOL.
As to the product itself, I've had to replace the stupid foil twice on my Braun 8585 since I bought it fourteen months ago. The first foil broke within two months! The second foil has lasted almost a year. I thought these things were good for 18 months? Never had this problem with any other razor, but I do have a tough beard. Other than this, the 8585 has worked well, but the cost to maintain it with cleaning fluid and new foils is a bit exorbitant.
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