Ebay Items

Rick · 12th March 2010, 03:21 AM

Someone has taken things to a new level .

Nathaniel · 12th March 2010, 03:27 AM

Haha...this is not the only funny thing this ebay seller has up for sale....check it out...some interesting fusion pieces....

Battara · 12th March 2010, 03:31 AM

I was noticing the tak, but I already have one. I have heard that the northern PI pieces were going up since Moro is so hot, but did not know that the tak would go for so much. Crazy.

Gavin Nugent · 12th March 2010, 11:11 AM

We all know it and we all have seen it before...all supply and demand and it will never end as the worlds population is not shrinking....

Gav

Rick · 12th March 2010, 02:47 PM

Also, every now and then a new collector appears carrying a heavy wallet and an unquenchable thirst .

Now, Sellers love that stuff; us long time collectors ?

Not so much .

mross · 12th March 2010, 04:02 PM

It's all good. Perhaps someone watching will say "Wow if they got that much for that; then maybe I can get more for the stuff in GrandMa's basement!!!" And woo-la some good forgotten stuff hits the streets, er airwaves um cyberspace oh heck ebay!!!

RSWORD · 12th March 2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

I was noticing the tak, but I already have one. I have heard that the northern PI pieces were going up since Moro is so hot, but did not know that the tak would go for so much. Crazy.

Jose, I am wondering if some of the interest in this piece was its length. At over 33" long, it is one of the longest ones I have ever seen and with a nice original scabbard as well.

Robert · 12th March 2010, 05:27 PM

I don't know about any body else but that was exactly why I was watching it and planned on bidding. It was almost seven inches longer than my longest one and as you said had its original scabbard.

Robert

Lew · 12th March 2010, 05:52 PM

I guess size does count?

Still you can pick up these swords at gun shows and for a lot less $$$$. The buyer has deep pockets but this trend I think will pass quickly once he acquires a few nice pieces.

Robert · 12th March 2010, 07:04 PM

"I guess size does count?" Yes, In this case it does.

Finding one with this length of blade is like finding a barong with a 24 inch or longer blade. I surely had no idea of bidding on it though after the bidding started climbing like it did.

Robert

Dimasalang · 12th March 2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

I guess size does count?

Still you can pick up these swords at gun shows and for a lot less $$$$. The buyer has deep pockets but this trend I think will pass quickly once he acquires a few nice pieces.

I noticed the seller put "worldwide" for the listing. I am taking a wild guess here, but I am assuming the buyers of these weapons don't have gun shows or trade shows in their areas that have these common swords readily available. Which would drive the price "in their region" as opposed to stuff we can get here in the US. I notice prices on Moro weapons are higher in Europe compared to here as well.

12th March 2010, 11:11 AM	#4
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	We have all seen it before. We all know it and we all have seen it before...all supply and demand and it will never end as the worlds population is not shrinking.... Gav

12th March 2010, 03:21 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Someone has taken things to a new level .

12th March 2010, 03:27 AM	#2
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Haha...this is not the only funny thing this ebay seller has up for sale....check it out...some interesting fusion pieces....

12th March 2010, 03:31 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	I was noticing the tak, but I already have one. I have heard that the northern PI pieces were going up since Moro is so hot, but did not know that the tak would go for so much. Crazy.

12th March 2010, 02:47 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Also, every now and then a new collector appears carrying a heavy wallet and an unquenchable thirst . Now, Sellers love that stuff; us long time collectors ? Not so much .

12th March 2010, 04:02 PM	#6
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	It's all good. Perhaps someone watching will say "Wow if they got that much for that; then maybe I can get more for the stuff in GrandMa's basement!!!" And woo-la some good forgotten stuff hits the streets, er airwaves um cyberspace oh heck ebay!!!

12th March 2010, 05:27 PM	#8
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I don't know about any body else but that was exactly why I was watching it and planned on bidding. It was almost seven inches longer than my longest one and as you said had its original scabbard. Robert

12th March 2010, 05:52 PM	#9
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	I guess size does count? Still you can pick up these swords at gun shows and for a lot less $$$$. The buyer has deep pockets but this trend I think will pass quickly once he acquires a few nice pieces.

12th March 2010, 07:04 PM	#10
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	"I guess size does count?" Yes, In this case it does. Finding one with this length of blade is like finding a barong with a 24 inch or longer blade. I surely had no idea of bidding on it though after the bidding started climbing like it did. Robert