Namban set including Menuki on ebay

[Ted Tenold]

Hi all,

 

There was discussion regarding Namban fittings a while back here. I had posted images of these menuki in that thread. Last night I learned that they had been listed on ebay and thought some folks here might like to know. The opening bid for a full set like this isn't bad in my opinion, and when you consider the rarity of namban style menuki, it seems even more so.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-ANTIQUE-EDO-PE ... 4aa01e5792

 

Have a look.

[b.hennick]

Hi Ted:

I note that the vendor has zero feedback. Do you know him/her? I hardly ever bid on items from a brand new vendor...

[Ted Tenold]

Hi Barry,

 

Actually, it's Mike Christianson. He just recently opened the account and will be auctioning off bits and bobs.

[Stephen]

Barry knows but for those who don't Mike is one of the good guys, its good to have a contact now even if its Ebay.

[Ted Tenold]

Thanks for clarifying that Stephen. Yeah, not many alternatives to ebay unfortunately. But I'm working on something.

[Stephen]

But I'm working on something.

[b.hennick]

Hi Ted et al:

I have never sold on ebay. Something about it bothers me. I am not sure just what. I have bought a number of things over the years. Some were disasters others fine. I think that after over 30 years at this I would make not make mistakes. I have! I learned to never deal with certain vendors and that others are great. I am excited to learn about any alternative to ebay that you come up with. I have certainly bought items on the messageboard but not sold here as yet. Perhaps it is time to start...

No I think that I will wait to hear what Ted has up his sleeve.

Finally yes Mike is one of the good guys. I would have no problem buying from Mike as I have over the years. I still think about that Shikkake tanto I let slip through my fingers.....

[Ted Tenold]

No I think that I will wait to hear what Ted has up his sleeve.

 

Might be a bit of a wait if it works at all. It's in the infant stages of planning and I don't want to build up hopes too much. Hopefully my plan works, but it still needs some time in the cellar.

 

I would have no problem buying from Mike as I have over the years. I still think about that Shikkake tanto I let slip through my fingers.....

 

I hope you cleaned the blade before going to get stitches. :lol: Yes, if it's the same one I remember, I too lusted for it. Alas, it was not to be. Better to have loved and lost....

[Toryu2020]

Did anybody mention these are killer!?

-t

[bridgeofdreams]

Namban are not usually my cup of tea, but they are interesting. As Tom says, these are killer, and for sure a set like this is something I've never seen.

[Stephen]

maybe Mike got a offer he could not refuse, auctions over.

[b.hennick]

Hi:

I was the high bidder but I did not reach reserve. I have emailed Mike and will talk to him in Chicago about them. I was the only bidder! I found that the most surprizing thing. I expected a lot of interest since these were discussed on this forum.

[machinist]

I think he would have gotten no bids if members had not vouched for him, the combination of no feedback, pics that in some cases look like they came from a book, and a description that bounced between proper Japanese and common English terms for the parts probably made folks nervous.

[Stephen]

agree Mike is getting hes Ebay legs, he'll work it out