Vlad8405

Based on all above , I am really happy that I joined the forum. Thank you all! Everything make perfect sense Mark, I am not a merchant not a planning to become one either. I just what to make sure before I buy something it is authentic and the price is reasonable for the item. Not planning to resale anything latter, just to collect for my personal hobby and pleasure but I do not want to be cheated by someone trying to make a profit as well....Hope this make sense

Thank you for your welcomes and advices, All what you wright make perfect sense and clarify my initial thoughts and doubts , does not seems like a investment piece , more like one for collection.

Dear All I am a new member to the community and not an expert in Japanese blades and certificates but willing to improve my knowledge and collection. Reading a lot mostly in the internet space, since the translated books in my country regarding the subject are scares. Received information that this community is dealing with similar issues I am looking forward to your advise. Please find attached a pictures of Japanese Wakizashi, I am planning to buy. The seller claims it is original and present the certification provided bellow, bought from Ebay, Austria made in Japan. Since the money requested are not a small amount and I am planning to buy not only as collectable item, but also with investment purposes, I am looking for answer is the wakizashi real and are the papers legitimate? What might be the real market price for the blade? Thank you for your kind understanding and looking forward to your advise