Corucia Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Many thanks to all for the feedback on the sword I posted yesterday. I appreciate all the insights and I'm learning as I go. While not the period of sword ive been looking for, one member suggested that I look closely atthe below sword that is listed on eBay. I wanted to post it here for a reference/reality check as it appears to be a fine sword from a very well regarded smith. The seller indicated the sword is a genuine shodai tadayoshi. While it doesn't have papers it is signed and and the mei, to my eyes, looks genuine but I'm an amateur at this. I know tadayoshi is quite famous and well collected so i thought it would be worthwhile to check with the board re: the opinions of those who have an eye for tadayoshi's work. Any thoughts? Eric http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japanese-NIHONT ... 415ef2ce6d Quote
NihontoEurope Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Eric, It is Gimei. /Martin Quote
runagmc Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 ON EBAY, NO RETURNS, NO PAPERS, NO GOOD PICTURES, CHEAP, (as that one comedian says, "Here's your sign") Quote
Corucia Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Posted November 8, 2011 Martin/Adam, Many thanks for the insight. Seemed to be too good to be true and, "no returns" was clearly a warning sign. An ounce of prevention (ie asking the experts) is clearly worth a pound of cure (ie me trying to figure out mei vs gimei). Thanks again Eric Quote
runagmc Posted November 9, 2011 Report Posted November 9, 2011 Nice Greg... that perfectly makes the point. Don't gamble on internet auctions/buys with only bad pictures, and potentially flawed descriptions to go on... especially when the seller doesn't allow an inspection period. Quote
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