Anyone Know a Good Dealer in the NY/Philly area?

[chuck]

If you've been watching me embarrass myself on this thread: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7588 , you'll be happy to know that I've decided to take good advice to heart and explore my non-eBay options. I've been checking out some tsuba internet sites, but I'd also like to find any local dealers, and they seem to be hiding under rocks. It was only be sheer luck that I was able to find the Flying Cranes Gallery in NYC. And seeing antique tsubas in person is a whole different experience than looking at pictures on the internet.

 

I live smack in between NYC and Philly, so if anyone knows of any others in my area, I'd appreciate it if'n you can let me know. Thanks.

 

peace.

[nagamaki - Franco]

Hello,

 

There's http://www.nihontoantiques.com/ in the NYC area, and http://www.sayashi.com/ down near Philly for starters. Attending the NYC sword club meetings (ask Moses) would probably open additional connections.

[sanjuro]

Chuck.

 

Good move........ Theres a whole world out there beyond ebay. A world with reliably better quality pieces. Glad to see you explore the less chaotic options, I was hoping you would take the advice being given. Well done!

[Curran]

Lived in Jersey City for 10 years (and Phili for 2). Several good collectors in the Garden State. Do yourself a favor and join the NY Metro Club if you can.

Make friends in the club. Give it time and learn from the ones you choose. Save yourself lots of newbie mistakes.

[chuck]

How do I get in touch with this collector's club?

 

thanks.

[nagamaki - Franco]

Greetings,

 

http://www.ny-tokenkai.org/