John C Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 Hello: I was interested in several of their items, namely the teppo and armor stuff they carry. But I know absolutely nothing about that stuff and how to spot fakes. Just as a general opinion, do you all think the stuff they are selling seems legit? I know some folks won't comment on specific items, however I was hoping for a general opinion. https://www.ebay.com/str/basarajapan?_trkparms=folent%3Abasarajapan|folenttp%3A1&_trksid=p3542580.m47492.l74602 John C. Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 Basara? Who are they? Unable to find any teppo, so cannot comment. Quote
John C Posted February 21 Author Report Posted February 21 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bugyotsuji said: Unable to find any teppo Teppo was probably the wrong term. Maybe tanegashima is more accruate? This barrel, for example. https://www.ebay.com/itm/168167826408?itmmeta=01KHZ5VS9WFVSV05TZE05ZNZKF&hash=item27279563e8:g:orQAAOSwioRoAjRl Or this matchlock, for example. https://www.ebay.com/itm/168160773447?itmmeta=01KHZ7NB909XBYAJ0XNE2NAT6C&hash=item272729c547:g:cYMAAeSwqixpfXSF John C. Edited February 21 by John C fixed the link 1 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 Those barrels are both the same, originally matchlock but subsequently converted to percussion cap firing system. The flintlock is a Western-style pistol. Some of these were made in Japan though, of varying quality, and do occasionally crop up. Very much the exception. 1 Quote
Mister Gunto Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 I haven't purchased any blades from him, but I have bought some accessories like tsuba and fittings. He ships quickly and I've had no problems with him. 1 3 Quote
MauroP Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 Very interesting their rice straw shoes from Edo period... Quote
Jake6500 Posted April 11 Report Posted April 11 (edited) Can confirm this seller is pretty reliable. I have purchased some bits and pieces before, mainly when I was just starting my collection but all of them were authentic. The price and valuing things like tanegashima on the other hand, I have no idea... But if you are happy with the listed price and apparent condition you'll likely be happy with your purchase. Edited April 11 by Jake6500 1 1 Quote
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