ebay seller yumi3go55??

[gardehusar]

Hey guys.

 

Ok, heres the deal, i'm a big time newbie, and wanned to hear, if any of you have done business with this guy yumi3go55 on ebay.

If yes, is his things any good??

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/TSUBA-MOKKO-inlay-KO-SUKASHI-iron-early-Edo-cd094-/350353063095?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Asian_Antiques&hash=item5192ab7cb7#ht_4323wt_911

[Marius]

Hey guys.

 

Ok, heres the deal, i'm a big time newbie, and wanned to hear, if any of you have done business with this guy yumi3go55 on ebay.

If yes, is his things any good??

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/TSUBA-MOKKO-inlay-KO-SUKASHI-iron-early-Edo-cd094-/350353063095?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Asian_Antiques&hash=item5192ab7cb7#ht_4323wt_911

 

Yes, his items are mostly genuine, but low grade. Do not expect to buy something valuable. Whatever you pay, you will pay a full price at least. There are no bargains on eBay. Also, you might end up with a fake or with a hidden fatal flaw (been there, done that, it still hurts)

 

If you want some good tsuba, save some money, buy something decent. It will give you years of pleasure. Grey Doffin is selling some very nice tsuba here on the board. Good quality, not expensive: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7474

 

Or go to any of the reputable dealers. My favourite picka are: Craig Harris' ko-kinko collection: http://yamabushiantiques.com/YBA2_CONSIGNMENT.htm and the tsuba that Boris Markhasin sells on the same site: http://yamabushiantiques.com/YBA2_TSUBA.htm

 

Please note: I am not in any way associated with those sellers, I have just bought a few tsuba from them and I am extremely happy with my purchase.

 

But there are many others who sell good stuff. I wouldn't look for them on eBay, although there might be some exceptions. As far as eBay is concerned... beware. Have a look at this, a fake tsuba, easy to be taken for genuine:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7588

[sanjuro]

Hi

 

Yes, I have bought some few items over a period of time with this seller. In answer to your question in regard to the quality of his items. If you go by his descriptions of them, you will find no outright lies. You will also find that not all of the facts are stated. This is true of most ebay sellers, at least the last part.

In my own case I have always been sure of exactly what I was buying from him, not entirely regardless of his description, but also not because of his descriptions and claims about the item concerned. By the same token, I can usually identify a fake item and having once done so with any seller I never deal with them again.

 

The owner of the site is very helpful and questions to him I have always found, will get a truthful answer. The trick is knowing what questions to ask.

 

You say that you are a newbie, and thats fine. A small bit of advice if you'll allow me to give it. Stay away from ebay until you know a lot more. Yes its tempting I know, but its the newbies that get roped in with a dud. Even collectors who know a great deal still occasionally get taken for a ride.

If this is the sort of item you wish to buy, there are a heap of links on this site to reputable dealers. What you buy from them you can rely upon to be as described with far more confidence than items from an ebay seller. You may pay a little more, but why pay a little less and buy a non genuine or flawed item worth a great deal less than you paid? :D

[Grey Doffin]

I used to buy tsuba from Yumi, but after 2 or 3 of them came with a clear coat of lacquer or varnish on the iron (to make them look shiney?) I quit.

Thank you Mariusz for the plug. Please do take a look at my tsuba from the Skip Holbrook collection; I'm not the least bit embarrased by any of them.

Grey

[moss]

Hello,

 

I would have to agree with Keith.

This is one of the more helpful Ebay sellers who will resond to questions and offers.

You could do worse ,but you need to ask the right questions.

I have bought a few bits and pieces here and have only been unhappy once,which was my haste and a last minute panic bid that let me down.

Not the seller.

 

 

Cheers Moss

[watsonmil]

Gardehuser,

I think in the case of this eBay seller the replys have been too kind. .... Ron Watson

[estcrh]

Hey guys.

 

Ok, heres the deal, i'm a big time newbie, and wanned to hear, if any of you have done business with this guy yumi3go55 on ebay.

If yes, is his things any good??

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/TSUBA-MOKKO-inlay-KO-SUKASHI-iron-early-Edo-cd094-/350353063095?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Asian_Antiques&hash=item5192ab7cb7#ht_4323wt_911

If you look at the return policy...We will accept it when the article was damaged or different from a description.

Within 7 days after receiving the items.

Please email us before returning

Shipping and handling fees are NOT refundable.

All returns must be in original conditions.

Buyers will pay for return shipping charges. Damaged or different from a description....I would not buy from someone who would not offer a return period for ANY reason...If you are not sure if a piece is that great or even authentic having a return period would give you a chance to examine the item up close and to ask someone for a second opinion. Many collectors and dealers do offer you the option to return any item you purchase (at your expense) and that makes it a lot easier to buy something without as much risk.

[drdata]

Given the description, I'm not sure how I could make I case that whatever I got was not as described. Does "..which passed of the times" mean its an antique? Not sure you could make that claim in court.

 

 

 

"This is samurai TSUBA of MOKKO form.

It was finished in technique of KO-SUKASHI and the inlay.

It is very interesting TSUBA which passed of the times.

How will be it in a collection, document?

There become gradually few articles of a samurai in Japan,

and it is thought that a price will become expensive in future.

It is an old thing.

Please confirm photographs, and bid it.

The pictures show all the item details.

Please look at the pictures and judge for it.

The size is recorded on the explanation. Please check it."

[sanjuro]

Like I said before..... If you are a newbie, stay away from ebay until you know a lot more. If you swim with sharks, then expect to be bitten!

[Nihontocollector19]

My experience was pleasant helpful and nice I just bought a decent pair of menuki from him for not a bad price and he was able to look for a pair with the size I needed as word of adive for newbies don't buy from zen gallery he is a scumbag who jacks up the price and punishes you when you have to return said Item my experience in beginning helpful then said turn coat liar

[kusunokimasahige]

Never had any problems with Yumigo. Found it a pleasant seller and even though at times he has low grade items for sale they are ok in my book What you see is what you get basically.

 

A trained eye is a must on ebay, especially when buying Japanese antiques.

 

Secondly, the ability to express yourself in Japanese is also very very convenient when dealing with Japanese sellers.

 

KM