eBay Tsuba: real or scam?

[thewarning]

I'm aware many artifacts sold on eBay are actually modern repos. Of course there are legit sellers too. I'm new to this but can you buy actual antique tsuba for under $200? I'm seeing many on eBay that claim Edo period for example that look great going for cheap. I mean I have seen legit Japanese sword shop sites also sell some antique tsuba for a couple hundred too. There's one seller in particular I'd love to get your opinion on. He's located in Japan with 100% feedback and has high-end signed items with NBTHK paperwork. On the other end he also has tsuba well under $200 that he says are Edo period "original antique. not cast or modern." Can I get your feedback on his items (especially the cheaper tsuba)?

 

https://www.ebay.com...429486.m3561.l161211

[Abaris]

Looks legit to me.

[Kurikata]

I purchased several kozuka and tsuba from them . You get exactly what you see on the pictures and expedition is really top class. A provider to be trusted in.

[Brian]

There are plenty of genuine tsuba that come up for sale in our own For Sale section under $200. In fact, down to $50 sometimes. Age means nothing when it comes to fittings, you are buying the quality not the age.

[Abaris]

Except for very very old tsubas, then you are buying a piece of metal, round shaped 

 

(Please, don't feed me to the sharks)

[thewarning]

Good point. I didn't realize fittings could be so affordable. Guess I was just leery of certain eBay sellers.

23 minutes ago, Brian said:

Age means nothing when it comes to fittings, you are buying the quality not the age.

 

[Matsunoki]

This eBay seller is not a scammer or con man. I’ve bought from him and his service is excellent.

[kissakai]

Same for me, a good seller. Massive number of sale items that I usually check once a month

 

[Curran]

He has been around for a long time. Knowledgeable enough and fair.

I have had at least two exceptional buys from him over the past decade.

[Steves87]

this seller is one of only a few (not including private sellers) that I would recommend. After a while, if you get on with them, they make some "allowances" for you, too.

Having said that, stay away from them! I don't need any more competition adding to the weak Aus dollar! 

[Bugyotsuji]

Blocked from seeing the site in my location.