David Flynn Posted September 21, 2006 Report Posted September 21, 2006 This is a nice piece, even though it's Gimei. I would even consider, removing the Mei and resubmiting. David Quote
Bungo Posted September 21, 2006 Report Posted September 21, 2006 seller seems very honest......he could have waited a few months, then relist WITHOUT the pinkie and let bidder's imagination runs wild. The polish alone costs more than 500 bucks. just my opinion........... milt THE ronin Quote
Minister Amos Posted September 21, 2006 Report Posted September 21, 2006 In a way I feel bad for the guy (getting pinked,) but in another way it annoys me that he's ready to dump her just because of a 3rd party opinion. It's the same sword after all.... I once asked a polisher to remove a gimei sig without asking the price first. Don't EVER do that! It cost me over $1200. Quote
DavidF Posted September 21, 2006 Report Posted September 21, 2006 I agree with Milt (aka Mr. Bungo). This blade is easily worth $500 if not more. The blade is actually quite attractive. I would get a few oshigata (from more than one source) to compare with the mei before deciding to remove the mei. If it is obviously gimei, by all means have the signature removed. I don't think you can really go too wrong with this piece. It may be gimei, but it is still real nihonto that appears to be in polish. DaveF. Quote
QuangD Posted September 21, 2006 Report Posted September 21, 2006 In a way I feel bad for the guy (getting pinked,) but in another way it annoys me that he's ready to dump her just because of a 3rd party opinion. It's the same sword after all.... I once asked a polisher to remove a gimei sig without asking the price first. Don't EVER do that! It cost me over $1200. Ouch! I thought it was only around $400 for the gimei removal......Do you request special treatment or something for the sword go on vacation before its mei got strip down...... Quote
Minister Amos Posted September 21, 2006 Report Posted September 21, 2006 I think i paid for the sword to go on a Hawaiian vacation (with the polisher.) It was an aberration and a mistake on my part to not at least ask. The problem was that the mei was on both sides (well mei and date that is) and there was a very distinct patina that I wanted copied. Or maybe I was just impolite in my dealings and got taught a lesson :D Quote
QuangD Posted September 21, 2006 Report Posted September 21, 2006 Minister Amos, ahahahaaha.....Hawaii is a nice place! I am in the process of having one my mine to have the mei removal. Quote
Minister Amos Posted September 22, 2006 Report Posted September 22, 2006 Looks like this EBAy sword went to Hawaii :lol: Quote
QuangD Posted September 22, 2006 Report Posted September 22, 2006 Looks like this EBAy sword went to Hawaii :lol: Sure it will! I think my will go to Hawaii soon too..... :D Quote
Minister Amos Posted September 22, 2006 Report Posted September 22, 2006 No argument here Mr. D! Let me know if you need someone to carry your luggage. Did you have something to do with the auction ending early? Quote
QuangD Posted September 23, 2006 Report Posted September 23, 2006 No argument here Mr. D! Let me know if you need someone to carry your luggage. Did you have something to do with the auction ending early? The auction ended early absolutely had nothing do to with me :lol: but the seller might realize that removing the mei and go through Shinsa again is a lot cheaper than selling now at a greater loss :D . Hey....I have just enough $$$ for the sword to go to Hawaii but it will be going alone....through Priority mail so there is no need someone to carry any luggage...... Quote
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