Chicago sword show question

[TomP]

I was hoping to bring in a wakizashi blade for possible appraisal/value info. to the Chicago show coming up in a couple of weeks. I will be attending the Chicago show for the first time and was wondering if there was an official appraisal table that I should go to for the blade, or if I should introduce myself to some of the dealers and have them look it over? What is the "best practice" so to speak concerning appraisals at this kind of show? Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

Tom

[raiden]

There will be many people to help you with your sword at the show. Get several opinions, then you canmake the final decision.

Mike

[Grey Doffin]

Hi Tom,

Feel free to stop by the table I share with Mark Jones. Either one or both of us will be glad to help.

Grey

[TomP]

Thanks Mike and Grey for the help!

 

Grey, I will be sure to do so. Thank you.

 

Tom

[Curgan]

Will there be any items for sale there?

[Brian]

John,

It is a sword show. I expect there will be hundreds.

 

Brian

[Curgan]

  Brian said:

John,

It is a sword show. I expect there will be hundreds.

 

Brian

 

you 're right, silly me

 

[Mark]

there will be plenty for sale. i think i will bring close to 80 tsuba + other fittings, at least 40 swords, a bunch of books, sword bags, and all type of misc.

[Curgan]

Sorry for the dump question (no sword show has ever been held in my country), but will it be possible for someone to help me an item I 'm searching for?