thewarning Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 I'm aware many artifacts sold on eBay are actually modern repos. Of course there are legit sellers too. I'm new to this but can you buy actual antique tsuba for under $200? I'm seeing many on eBay that claim Edo period for example that look great going for cheap. I mean I have seen legit Japanese sword shop sites also sell some antique tsuba for a couple hundred too. There's one seller in particular I'd love to get your opinion on. He's located in Japan with 100% feedback and has high-end signed items with NBTHK paperwork. On the other end he also has tsuba well under $200 that he says are Edo period "original antique. not cast or modern." Can I get your feedback on his items (especially the cheaper tsuba)? https://www.ebay.com...429486.m3561.l161211 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abaris Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 Looks legit to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurikata Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 I purchased several kozuka and tsuba from them . You get exactly what you see on the pictures and expedition is really top class. A provider to be trusted in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 There are plenty of genuine tsuba that come up for sale in our own For Sale section under $200. In fact, down to $50 sometimes. Age means nothing when it comes to fittings, you are buying the quality not the age. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abaris Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 Except for very very old tsubas, then you are buying a piece of metal, round shaped (Please, don't feed me to the sharks) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarning Posted April 30 Author Report Share Posted April 30 Good point. I didn't realize fittings could be so affordable. Guess I was just leery of certain eBay sellers. 23 minutes ago, Brian said: Age means nothing when it comes to fittings, you are buying the quality not the age. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsunoki Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 This eBay seller is not a scammer or con man. I’ve bought from him and his service is excellent. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissakai Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 Same for me, a good seller. Massive number of sale items that I usually check once a month 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curran Posted April 30 Report Share Posted April 30 He has been around for a long time. Knowledgeable enough and fair. I have had at least two exceptional buys from him over the past decade. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steves87 Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 this seller is one of only a few (not including private sellers) that I would recommend. After a while, if you get on with them, they make some "allowances" for you, too. Having said that, stay away from them! I don't need any more competition adding to the weak Aus dollar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugyotsuji Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 Blocked from seeing the site in my location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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