Alex A

$22500!!!.....is it of sentimental value or something? :? Alex.

Thomas, is the item being returned? Alex.

A while ago i rang a dealer about a short koto katana that i had seen for sale. I asked about the length of the blade, i presumed it was an uchi-gatana and i was hoping the guy would tell me what he knows about the blade, it was expensive after all. The best he came up with was "people where smaller then", . A few years ago it would have gone unnoticed, but as you say Tony, knowledge is the key... Alex.

Unfair negative feedback is usually easy to spot, especially when you see the sellers explanation, unless theres an unusual amount of negative feedback it doesnt usually bother me. Alex.

Who cares , Drives me mad the ebay feedback scheme, so unfair at times for honest sellers Alex.

I would settle the problem with ebay,his own words are his downfall, then when its settled, id give him a not so nice message about what he can do with the dagger. If he leaves bad feedback ebay should remove it. Alex

Hi Keith, i too would be concerned about what chemicals to use, theres plenty on the net about removing verdigris from copper coins etc, maybe theres a coin collector on here who knows if it can be removed without damage and give you the safest method... Alex

No, i would not loose my paypal account over that amount...Let us know the outcome of this situation...hope its all cleared up soon for you. Alex

I asked this a month or so ago, sorry to say there are no plans. Alex

Thomas, just out of curiosity, how much are we talking? Alex

Thomas, be careful, paypal will refund the buyer if they think your dragging out the situation. If they do, then you wont get your item back.. Best to get it sorted fast. If it was me, i would speak to my bank, i think your within your rights to stop paypal taking money from your bank/credit card, your being scammed.....just a thought. Alex.

Agreed, put it down to a bad day, get your item back, then move on. Alex

The fact of the matter is that the buyer can say that he did open the box, and what was inside had a part missing and was damaged...no win situation... Alex

Thomas, you need to sort this out with ebay. Alex.

No such thing as a no returns on ebay, if i buy something and it isnt as described, its going back, no matter what the return policy is....The only way a seller can get round this is if the desciption is meticulously accurate, and in that case there shouldnt be a reason for a return. Alex

Would have struggled without the 2 clues Jean, the yasu on the sayagaki looks slightly different to the whats written elsewhere for yasu.. Great to get it right for a change Alex.

It can be a nightmare shipping abroad, make sure your returns information is crystal clear, some folk i know photograph everything before posting. Some countries i do not ship to now due to parcels going missing, its as though they go by route of the Bermuda Triangle

Hi Nick, it would be worth more with papers and its a shame about the nakago however its good that you got all that information from Aoi art. Sounds to me like you really like the blade. Before you buy it, ask yourself if you can live with the rusty nakago?. Ask yourself could you buy a blade with papers and no faults for the same money? I think the fact that Aoi art did not put it in for shinsa says a lot.If you get the blade for a bargain price then fine, remember, if you come to sell this blade in the future buyers will be put off by any faults. Alex.

Hi Jean, correct me if im wrong but i think its Oei Bizen Yasumitsu. Alex.

Looks good,ive just spotted a mitsu on the sayagaki, must be learning something. Alex.

Ebay will side with the buyer, at least if the item is returned then its something, broken or not. Alex

Tell the buyer you cannot give him a refund until the item is returned (recorded delivery). Hopefully then he will send it back. In the meantime phone ebay and give them your side of the story and tell them you will happily give the buyer a refund when the item is returned. When you recieve the item back then you can argue your case with the buyer/ebay or give the buyer a refund. If you dont get the item back then its double trouble as ebay will refund the guy anyway. Alex.

Hi Nick, is there any of the paperwork from Aoi art? Alex.

I suppose one could confuse an assailant if one was left handed :D Keith, your leading me to believe you live in one mean neighborhood! Joking Alex.

Now i understand the katana kake rules ... Im an hilt to the left guy myself, call me old fashioned Alex.