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i don't have a Fedex account. don't use them very often. I have received email and text invoices bit nothing in the mail yet
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i have a set $95 plus shipping and fees
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i bought a book from Japan last December. it was shipped and received in early Jan. Yesterday (4 1/2 months later) i received a bill for $53 from Fedex not sure the options, i already have the package but i guess i owe it but not sure why i am getting it now when i thought the SC threw out the charges mark
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Ray and Moriyama - big thanks!! Must be a mental block, i know Sadaharu, had a sword by him before. I think with the damage my eye thought it saw Kiyo instread of Haru and then i got stuck on thet. I thought it looked Gassan school. Makes sense now, thanks again
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i have a signed and dated katana that has a very distressed mei. My guess is Shinsinto maybe Gassan school. i think i see the maker is Sadakiyo but don't find a smith by that name that would match. The date is written like grass script and i cant make out the period, help with the mei and date greatly appreciated thanks mark
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i see Hi Shu Ju Tadayuki
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Book is sold and on the way. If I see another I’ll post it here thanks mark
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James not sure where in MN you are located but Grey lives in northern MN, he knows tsuba well and buys and sells collections regularly (note he is my partner so i am biased) mark
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where in Michigan are you? I live near Toledo and get up to Detroit area occasionally. i could look at it and give you more information if you were close
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it was a nightmare. took a couple of weeks, i had to pay a bunch of fees and penalties and finally it was sent to the new owner. after that i decided not to to sell mounted swords out of the country
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He hi asked first. It is on hold for him now. I will update when I get home and take care of the details thanks
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glad it arrived safe. i had a terrible time with F&G some time ago, they confiscated a Yasukuni sword because there was same' on the handle i try not to send any same' out of the country, during my dealing with F&G i found out how to properly send same' out of the country and it was too much aggravation
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i have a very nice hard bound copy. I would sell it for the same price. i am away from home and can post a picture when i h=get back sunday
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i talked to my local Postmaster and he got me with postal inspectors, i think registered may have helped but they did investigate eventually it showed up, don't think anything they did helped, but i was told they were actively searching for it
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i don't remember seeing it come into the show, being in Chicago it would seem a possibility. I agree that all is not lost, i had a Registered package that USPS lost for a month, it was riding around stuck in a truck. i complained long and hard, it finally showed up fingers crossed
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hope to see you in Chicago. good chance to see a lot and reintroduce yourself. mark
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Don’t think it’s the same sword. I sold it a couple of years ago in Vegas I think
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yes at approx 3 pm Saturday there will be a lecture/presentation/hands on about the change or blade shape during the Nambokucho period. there will be several high quality blades, Juyo, TH etc made during Nambokucho period (1330-1390) Open to anyone who wished to attend. Matt Jarrell (member here) will be the presenter
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update at 1pm Saturday the NBTHK-AB are having a presentation for NBTHK-AB members here is a link https://nbthk-ab2.org/chicago-sword-show-presentation/ at approx 3pm there will be a presentation highlighting the Changing blade shape during the Nambokucho period the hotel is about full, there are a couple of rooms friday, saturday, and Sunday nights.
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i have a copy of this book. I planned on taking it to Chicago for the show (i have a ton of books i am taking) but will post it here I see them priced all over the place, most seem to be around $300 so i will offer this one for $250 + post it is in good slightly used condition, the picture shows it standing up so it looks bent thanks mark nixe@bright.net
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is this what you are looking for? I have one i could spare let me know
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makes sense, thanks for the comments i guess i just have not seen something like that before
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Please see the pictures. I am not sure the purpose of this item. My guess maybe a pole arm? I am hoping someone has seen one before. The center opening is flat on one side and beveled on the other. and not sure why there is a small opening on one side, doesn't seem you would need a kozuka or similar any thoughts appreciated mark
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The show is getting close. The room block was full on one night, i was able to have them add a few rooms so if you had any issues getting a reservation give it a try now https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIRW/G-TOK1 If you need a table i have a couple of cancellations, send me a message nixe@bright.net I am looking forward to seeing everyone Mark and family
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Help in authenticating Japanese sword - translating history
Mark replied to RW-Maryland's topic in Nihonto
it is unfortunate this was not posted last week. there were several sword experts (at least knowledgeable) attending a show near Baltimore MD saturday and sunday you could have had it examined in hand. If there is no rush we will be back next year you could always bring it to the Chicago sword show or Orlando show
