Stephen Posted September 17, 2021 Report Posted September 17, 2021 I tagged this on Peters Dagger post. Think its worth a look, price has doubled in a day. https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/111856888_wakizashi-short-sword 1 1 Quote
Stephen Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Posted September 17, 2021 Any members near the auction house, in Marlborough Massachusetts Quote
nickm Posted September 17, 2021 Report Posted September 17, 2021 I already spoke with the auction house and in theory have some pictures coming. Will share them with you when I get them but looks like we might be in a bidding war! Quote
nickm Posted September 17, 2021 Report Posted September 17, 2021 The woman I spoke with said that as of this moment it has not been dismantled to check for signature and that she was an unconfident in her abilities to do so. She did say that if anyone comes to view it that is confidently able to take a picture she will send me that as well Quote
Stephen Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Posted September 17, 2021 Not spending anymore, so not in the fray. Was wondering if anyone could pop in to check the mei. Feeling its going high. Quote
Stephen Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Posted September 17, 2021 Dragon much nicer that i thought. Quote
nickm Posted September 17, 2021 Report Posted September 17, 2021 Absolutely. Just got another email from the woman that said the saya is signed but according to according to her knowledge the blade is unsigned.. Quote
nickm Posted September 19, 2021 Report Posted September 19, 2021 Well love the horimono and the mounts of this... question posed is how much money considering it is an unsigned blade would make me an asshole to spend on it? Quote
Stephen Posted September 20, 2021 Author Report Posted September 20, 2021 Once a AH always a AH...lol i kid. Over 3K now im thinking lt will land around 6k Not counting tha hefty 30% I asked for FK pix got a email loaded with un cropped full size...im not wasting my time on...not buyer friendly. Quote
nickm Posted September 20, 2021 Report Posted September 20, 2021 Just sold a tanto for 7 so still contemplating the gamble.. And the premium is 25 through the auction house... Quote
nickm Posted September 20, 2021 Report Posted September 20, 2021 Newest response I got form the house is that they are not comfortable dismantling to check the nakago for signature. Kind of contradictory to what they said last week but peeks the gambler within Quote
Brian Posted September 21, 2021 Report Posted September 21, 2021 If I was the seller, I'd be pissed. The signature can mean the difference of more than 100% of the end value. I wouldn't gamble without a nakago pic. Quote
nickm Posted September 21, 2021 Report Posted September 21, 2021 I can't really disagree with the logic from the seller's perspective. According to them it is from an estate and they would have to get a waiver signed to dismantle it and with all they have coming up they are not interested in doing so.. But I will say if they did so that would negate the gamble and makes it a bit less fun.. I just sent a tanto that I essentially discovered out of happenstance and posted on the board a few years ago to Bob Benson for his opinion. Much to my surprise he offered me $7000 for it so now I've got that money kind of burning a hole and I figure this gamble is better than blackjack. Quote
Stephen Posted September 21, 2021 Author Report Posted September 21, 2021 Well well Nick i have to say your a blessed AH. Bob paying 7K peaked my interest. So I went back to find that tanto you posted on. Fun read I wish you the best of luck , seems your gut whisper is to be listened too. 1 Quote
Stephen Posted September 24, 2021 Author Report Posted September 24, 2021 Congrats Nick??? Watched bids, stayed at $3250 so $4250 with fees. Quote
nickm Posted September 24, 2021 Report Posted September 24, 2021 We shall see.. telephone bidding live Quote
Stephen Posted September 24, 2021 Author Report Posted September 24, 2021 Its over for 10min now...it never went over $3250 Quote
nickm Posted September 24, 2021 Report Posted September 24, 2021 I was the 3250 bid but just got outbid. Going to bid live via the auction house as the premiums are less. The lot currently up is number 11 and it is 65. Should be around 11:15 or so Quote
nickm Posted September 24, 2021 Report Posted September 24, 2021 If it goes in the 4 digits with premium it's mine Quote
TheGermanBastard Posted September 24, 2021 Report Posted September 24, 2021 I know the messenger gets killed .... but does not anybody of you have the feeling that we are looking at a bettter quality tourist KOshirae from Meiji area made for export .... I am vey doubtfull about this. Better save your money 1 Quote
Stephen Posted September 24, 2021 Author Report Posted September 24, 2021 Better save your money??? You say this now as its ending??? Not 😎 Quote
nickm Posted September 24, 2021 Report Posted September 24, 2021 I bowed out at 75. Too many beautiful things you can buy for that much money that i know what is 1 Quote
nickm Posted September 24, 2021 Report Posted September 24, 2021 My thought was a matsudaira clan blade in a late edo koshirae. But too many unknowns to go that high 1 Quote
TheGermanBastard Posted September 24, 2021 Report Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 3:51 PM, Stephen said: Better save your money??? You say this now as its ending??? Not 😎 Expand Well, I had given my post my thought as I did not want to be the killer of somebodys dream ... and I may be missing something here but could not understand the excitement. 1 Quote
Stephen Posted September 24, 2021 Author Report Posted September 24, 2021 Moot now....no name...that i cant remember...lol Quote
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