Zen-gallery

[brillone]

Im wondering if anyone here has delt with zen-gallery as a seller? does he sell real swords?

Im wondering becasue he has a no return policy on the sword im interested in and that makes me suspicous.

 

http://myworld.ebay.ca/zen-gallery/

[pcfarrar]

Most Japanese sellers on ebay dont have return policies. If a customer sends a sword back then it has to go through customs and registration etc so is a lot of hassle for them.

 

The wakizashi looks a little tired and the boshi isn't very clear on the photos. The koshirae is quite reasonable, and is worth a good chunk of the asking price alone. I do like the mother of pearl inlayed tsuka.

[brillone]

Ok thank you for your input. I do think the wakizashi is in pretty good condition at least if i compare it to what i have been offerd at the same price. But i still dont like ebay, and i would be really happy to hear if anyone have done some business with him.

[drbvac]

I purchased a yari in mounts from Zen gallery and it was just as advertised and arrived quickly. No problem - that said they all can be off at times so dont expect a real hidden treasure. At least they describe the pieces accurately.

[huntershooter]

I've purchased fuchigashira and tsuba from Zen Gallery.

No problems whatsoever.

[brillone]

OK thanks for the info, now i just have to decide if i will buy it.

[Jacques]

Hi,

 

Keep your money in your wallet, this blade is greatly tired with a very big flaw in the kissaki.

Take time to save more money and buy a decent Japanese sword and not a piece of metal.

[pcfarrar]

I agree with Jacques, best to avoid a tired blade like that. Ebay is full of fairly decent inexpensive waks at the moment. Something like this is worth watching:

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220269986943

[brillone]

Thanks for the tips, i will continue my search.