I'm guessing the buyer thoughts it's so odd it must be good
incidentally, there was a bit of a fight recently on a garbage tourist keris. The scabbard was profusely carved with all sorts of snakes and flowers and the painted copper blade was encrusted in "gold". Last I saw it was 150$ or so with couple hours left in the auction. People must really go for this excessive bling, I know I did with my first ebay purchase
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