A COLLECTION FOR SALE

[gumanthon]

FOR SALE

 

The two longer blades re in very good condition one is signed and I originally purchased these from Sidney, Australian Legion Club along with some of the other bits and pieces some time ago now. The two short blades....one is fairly pitted, and the other is in a reasonable condition. If you require any more photo's please just let me know. This collection includes everything you see in the photographs.

 

Price:- £3200.00

 

With Regards John

[NihontoSeeker]

It would help to sign your post so we know who you are.

More pictures of the entire blade/s would help in the sale.

NihontoSeeker

[Jean]

Hi R. Rancourt,

 

I have seen his post signed : John, but yours is signed NihontoSeeker. so

 

[ROKUJURO]

It would help to sign your post so we know who you are......

Correct, but that applies also to your post!

[gumanthon]

I was under the impression you could only put 6 photographs on but now I realise differently so I am going to download some more pictures I hope they will help. Thanks again

With Regards John.

[NihontoSeeker]

Jean I said something as there was no Sig at the time. If you look you would see one edit. Look at the time of my post, his edit and then your post. I have been signing all my post this way from the start Steve.

Username NihontoSeeker.

Reuben

[Stephen]

but not your name as per the rules

[Alan Morton]

John , you are asking people to spend over $6000 dollars

You have got to do better or you will be ignored.

Every body is interested in new swords for sale even if they

don't have the money but some do, you have got to do better if

you are serious

Alan

[Brian]

Reuben,

Everybody signs with a first name at least, unless it is their username. That's the rules.

Please sign your posts too, thanks.

 

Brian

[gumanthon]

John

[gumanthon]

Hello Alan,

Thank you for your observations. I live in England and since the government & eBay have made it impossible to trade in this subject I have lost all interest in my hobby.

Of course I am serious about selling. The two long blades are worth around £3000.00 and the rest of the bits & pieces, including the two small blades I thought would have small value in comparison. But if more info is required such as sizes or photo's of anything I am quite happy to provide them.

With Regards John.

[Dr Fox]

Hi John

 

I am also in the UK and sort have seen where your thinking is. But if you will allow might I make a suggestion?

 

First looking at your sales, it looks like a garage clear out. That only gives the impression, that low value items are being lotted together to justify the price asked. Although I am sure it is not your intention, there is I feel a better option.

 

I would!

Separate the blades, and offer each as an individual item, having an asking price in line with the blades quality.

Offer as a lot all the Gunto items at a price, and invite offers.

Why? The opportunity to purchase a blade at a reasonable price, would be attractive to a wider market than the total cost of the lot, as you have offered.

There are a lot of Gunto enthusiasts, who are always on the look out for spares and ‘handy bits’.

 

You might find there is a market here in the UK.

[gumanthon]

Hi Denis,

Thank you for your suggestions. I think you are probably right. Also anyone living in the UK who were seriously interested would be welcome to view and perhaps I could meet them half way. Also it would save on postage.

With Regards John.

[kusunokimasahige]

What would be your asking price for the ō-suriage blade with the deep zori ?

 

The blade with the biggest curve.

 

KM

[gumanthon]

Hello KM,

Thank you for your interest. If I am going to split this lot up I would be wanting £2100.00 for the for the blade with the biggest curve.

With Regards John.

[Dr Fox]

Hi John

 

I am sticking my oar in again.

 

Grab an opportunity to photograph the sword that KM asked about, and showing it at its best, offer it in the for sales.

Nowt to lose my friend. But could arouse intrest.

[gumanthon]

Hi Denis

 

OK Thank you, I will

 

Regards John.

[kusunokimasahige]

Thank you for the info John, I personally think that the deep sori sword might be the most interesting agewise.

 

Would be good to take extra pictures and post it separately in the F/S section.

 

Still out of my budget though, but that means someone else could be made happy with it

 

If I were you though I would split the entire collection in parts. Tsuka, tsuba, saya, swords.

 

KM

[Travc14]

Hi John,

I sent you a PM, but I would be interested in the gunto parts and maybe even both of the wakizashi blades. Let me know if you are still thinking of splitting everything up.

Cheers,

 

Travis

[gumanthon]

Hi Travis

 

I am sorry for the delay in answering you. Thank you for your interest. No I am selling them all separately now with the pieces attached.

With Regards John.

[Travc14]

No worries. I'm still interested in the wakizashis once you figure out how much you want for them.

Cheers,

 

Travis

[jason_mazzy]

I am also interested

[gumanthon]

Hi Gentlemen,

Thank you for your interest. I will be listing the 2 small blades with the bits & pieces as one lot in the next day or so.

Thank you

With Regards John.