Buy Nihonto Direct From Japan Auctions

[Japan auctions]

Hi everybody.

 

I haven't been here for quite a while, so I thought I should check in.  'Hope I'm posting appropriately... (my apologies, Brian, if I err.)

I've had quite a lot of interest from Nihonto Forum members, so I wish to express my appreciation and also introduce myself once again to members who are wanting to buy blades from Japan.

 

Next month marks my 25th year in this incredible Castle City of Himeji, Japan.  I've been selling samurai and general antiques here for about 10 years. I am also into blade export, and although there have recently been a few obstacles with the airlines, my sellers and exporters have been able to get all blades successfully to their buyers.

 

A few details:

 

I can buy blades and all manner of blade related items for you on Yahoo Auctions… and Winners. Some sellers will export blades with no fee, but most sellers do not export at all, so if this is the case, I have a blade specialist who will handle the export process. Standard fee to nearly all countries is 25000yen.  This includes legal paperwork, secure packing, track& trace shipping and insurance.

 

Other buying services such as Buyee will NOT export blades for you – even after you buy the item! They keep your money and say you must discard the item!!!

 

Contact me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Japanese.antique.auctions 

 

Btw, World Heritage Site Himeji Castle - a few minutes from my house - just reopened after a 5 year major restoration.  We celebrated with cherry blossoms and not a little sake!  Check it out and by all means come and visit!  http://www.Japan-guide.com/e/e3501.html

 

Cheers,

 

Kelly Schmidt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JoeDom]

Just wanted to do a review here. This is my personal experience dealing with Mr. Kelly Schmidt. I deal with him for a few years, usually I receive a package monthly more or less. I never had a problem of any type and I highly recommend his service. Always available. Good and friendly communication. Cold blood bidder, as patient as a sniper. Also got good discounts on stores where he is known. He is very careful about packing, sometimes several boxes are used for extra protection. Never got a broken item, though I got lots of broken stuff from other sellers in the past. I feel this is one of his strongest points. Also, he is well known for fast shipping. The few times I asked when my package was going to be shipped…he already did it by the time I asked. I appreciate his kind help on several times and I will continue choosing his service in the future.

[Stephen]

I can only echo what Joe said especially the fast shipping and packing! 

 

I recently tried via Buyee on low end tsuba, one where i didn't think hes fee warranted the extra cost. It remains to be seen on the time line outlined by them, i very well may regret it, time will tell.