CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR ANTIQUE BOWIE KNIFE-TENNESSEE

Bill · 18th February 2010, 07:59 PM

Side-note, a recent episode of "Pawn Stars" had a fellow bring in a heavily engraved Confederate sword. Rick, the owner, immediately was concerned about it being too nice & called in an expert. The expert didn't find any "proof" it was a fake or enhanced but would not verify authenticity or recommend it's purchase just because of the amount of fakes or altered pieces now on the market.
Be interesting to see a "Klan" knife brought into the store & see if they immediately know what it is.

Battara · 18th February 2010, 10:06 PM

What sickens me is how these idiots don't do any research whatsoever and get angry when I inform them of the truth. I have since stopped wasting my time and have to let the idiots rot with their overly high priced purchase, even though I want it but can't afford it. No anger in this whatsoever!

Robert · 18th February 2010, 11:02 PM

Jose, I know what you mean. I had all intent of bidding on this when I first found it and sent a message to the seller to let him know what he had (I did NOT mention the fact that I was going to bid on it) but the information I offered was completely ignored. Like you, this was not the first time that I have offered help in identifying someone else's items just to be ignored and on one occasion very rudely told to mind my own business.

On the other hand I have been thanked and even had people change their listings. Being the perpetual optimist I don't seem have the good sense to stop.

Robert

Rick · 19th February 2010, 12:04 AM

I never contact Sellers anymore; gave that up about 6 years ago .

Total waste of time and effort; plus your good will and intentions .

We need a Financial Darwin Award for the biggest eBay Sucker every year .

*

*Of course as long as they're not forum members .....

Robert · 19th February 2010, 12:39 AM

Hello Rick,
If we do ever decide to have a Financial Darwin Award for forum members I nominate myself for that pair of klewangs SLO's that I purchased.

Robert

Rick · 20th February 2010, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Hello Rick,
If we do ever decide to have a Financial Darwin Award for forum members I nominate myself for that pair of klewangs SLO's that I purchased.

Robert

I guess those turned out to be Shaver Cool relatives .

If that's the worst you have done you're nowhere in the competition .

Ask me about the misplaced decimal point sometime ....

Robert · 20th February 2010, 02:13 AM

"Ask me about the misplaced decimal point sometime"

OK, Now you've got me interested.

Tell me about the decimal point.

Robert

18th February 2010, 07:59 PM	#1
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	Side-note, a recent episode of "Pawn Stars" had a fellow bring in a heavily engraved Confederate sword. Rick, the owner, immediately was concerned about it being too nice & called in an expert. The expert didn't find any "proof" it was a fake or enhanced but would not verify authenticity or recommend it's purchase just because of the amount of fakes or altered pieces now on the market. Be interesting to see a "Klan" knife brought into the store & see if they immediately know what it is.

18th February 2010, 10:06 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,270	What sickens me is how these idiots don't do any research whatsoever and get angry when I inform them of the truth. I have since stopped wasting my time and have to let the idiots rot with their overly high priced purchase, even though I want it but can't afford it. No anger in this whatsoever!

18th February 2010, 11:02 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Jose, I know what you mean. I had all intent of bidding on this when I first found it and sent a message to the seller to let him know what he had (I did NOT mention the fact that I was going to bid on it) but the information I offered was completely ignored. Like you, this was not the first time that I have offered help in identifying someone else's items just to be ignored and on one occasion very rudely told to mind my own business. On the other hand I have been thanked and even had people change their listings. Being the perpetual optimist I don't seem have the good sense to stop. Robert

19th February 2010, 12:04 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	I never contact Sellers anymore; gave that up about 6 years ago . Total waste of time and effort; plus your good will and intentions . We need a Financial Darwin Award for the biggest eBay Sucker every year . * *Of course as long as they're not forum members .....

19th February 2010, 12:39 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Rick, If we do ever decide to have a Financial Darwin Award for forum members I nominate myself for that pair of klewangs SLO's that I purchased. Robert

20th February 2010, 02:13 AM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	"Ask me about the misplaced decimal point sometime" OK, Now you've got me interested. Tell me about the decimal point. Robert