Yamato collector

Thanks! Yes a bit pricey for just that one issue. If I end up buying #47 sooner or later, would be glad to scan and send you a pdf. Do you know what kind of jingasa this issue is about? Ron

Hello Andrew, Looking for the same issue of Daruma! Curious if you've found any other good publications about jingasa, which I also collect. Best, Ron

Hello Krystian , Might be interested in #4. Still available? More pics? Thanks! Ron

To summarize Kelly's fees: 15% of the auction end price (6000yen minimum per item) Paypal fee (not specified) All blades over 15cm: 35000 fee includes receiving, examination, photographing, export permit application to the Ministry of Culture, cancellation of the torukusho registration at the police department, EMS, and insurance (extra fee for high insure).

Thanks for the leads Brian! Found this page about Kelly Schmidt's Japan Auctions services: https://www.facebook.com/Japanese.antique.auctions/about_details

Hello, The Japanese proxy services I have used (DeJapan, Zenmarket) don't deal with swords, or items with certificates that require special permission for export. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks! Ron

Thanks Glen, I had a feeling that it's cast. And no need to say sorry, because haven't bought it! Appreciate how you adjusted the image to make it easier to see the seam. Will definitely be doing that in the future. So how much would such a tsuba sell for as a cast piece? Ron

Wondering if anyone can give me an opinion on whether this tsuba is cast or hand made:

Ordinarily, do you use EMS or some other airmail option? Do you have any idea whether small packages are more likely to get lost by surface? Thanks!

How does this sound? Antique Samurai face guard, over 100 years old: tariff code 9706.00.00.60 / 9705.00.00.40 (ethnographic)

Hello, is #3 (Burawoy) still available? Shipping to the US (zip 10003)? Thanks!

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I'm going to be receiving a menpo I purchased in Japan and am wondering what to ask the seller to use for a description. The value is around $1500, over the de minimus $800. I'm pretty sure it's over 100 year old; don't think many were made after 1820 and the facial hair has broken off. That said, I won't have any documentation to that effect, especially as it will be shipped by a proxy rather than the original seller. (Any suggestions?) Was thinking of: Samurai face guard, over 100 years old: tariff code: 9706.00.00.60 / 9705.00.00.40 (ethnographic) What do people think?

Surprised. Curious what category they used that was duty exempt. Not to mention that I've been reading that there is a issue with weapons importation.

Thanks: Under $800--the duty free limit--there's no issue.