An end of year review.

Henk · 30th November 2005, 10:33 PM

Tim,

do we all don't get overenthousiastic from time to time??? But the most embarissing is when we have to explain the Mrs. that our bargain turned out to be an expensive error

ham · 30th November 2005, 10:56 PM

Gentlemen,

These are not losses, and are never mistakes unless we repeat them. Because you cannot buy the knowledge each of these pieces brought you about antiques... and human nature (ours , and others')... for any money.
They're like scars really-- we endeavor to keep them covered if possible and flinch if a chum should twit us about them. Cheers to every Forum member who for better or worse, essayed a purchase this year.

Ham

Battara · 1st December 2005, 02:08 AM

Well, I did get screwed for the second time in my collecting - a faux jambiya for decoration !

Live and learn..

Jeff D · 1st December 2005, 03:03 AM

Well, I will show my best gamble of this year. I bought this Kilij on the gamble that the blade was wootz. With the magic of Philip Tom and Tom Kaczor it restored to the second set of photo's. No big mistakes this year but if you want to review the last five, whoo boy!!!

Yannis · 1st December 2005, 11:01 AM

Jeff, I love it! I envy your luck!

30th November 2005, 10:56 PM	#2
ham Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 190	Gentlemen, These are not losses, and are never mistakes unless we repeat them. Because you cannot buy the knowledge each of these pieces brought you about antiques... and human nature (ours , and others')... for any money. They're like scars really-- we endeavor to keep them covered if possible and flinch if a chum should twit us about them. Cheers to every Forum member who for better or worse, essayed a purchase this year. Ham Last edited by ham; 30th November 2005 at 11:07 PM.

1st December 2005, 03:03 AM	#4
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Well, I will show my best gamble of this year. I bought this Kilij on the gamble that the blade was wootz. With the magic of Philip Tom and Tom Kaczor it restored to the second set of photo's. No big mistakes this year but if you want to review the last five, whoo boy!!! Attached Images

30th November 2005, 10:33 PM	#1
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Tim, do we all don't get overenthousiastic from time to time??? But the most embarissing is when we have to explain the Mrs. that our bargain turned out to be an expensive error

1st December 2005, 02:08 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,348	Well, I did get screwed for the second time in my collecting - a faux jambiya for decoration ! Live and learn..

1st December 2005, 11:01 AM	#5
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	Jeff, I love it! I envy your luck!