need help determining if this is the real deal (liuyedao)

chevalier · 26th August 2008, 03:39 AM

all i want to know is if i got/get ripped off, or if this is the real deal.

late 19th/early 20th century liuyedao?

also what is the translation of the inscriptions?

chevalier · 26th August 2008, 03:40 AM

more pics

Bill M · 26th August 2008, 02:19 PM

Hey chevalier, If you want authentic pieces, you should buy from authentic dealers. Phillip Tom, Scott Rodell, Charles Saunders, Artzi Yoram to name a few.

The HUGE majority of Chinese pieces on eBay are not authentic.

All the pieces I have displayed came from dealers, most from these dealers listed above.

You will pay a comparatively high price, compared to eBay and online dealers, but you can be assured of quality and pieces that will increase in value.

You are dealing in an arena that is replete with fakes.

Even with dealers and experienced collectors, it takes hands-on experience to be sure. Dealers who will refund your money and/or replace your purchase if ever it can be shown that what you bought from them is not authentic.

A friend recently brought me two dao that he paid $5200 for the pair. Guess what? High end repros. The online pictures looked good, but in the hand, even Anne knew they were not authentic old items.

josh stout · 26th August 2008, 05:21 PM

Yeah that one is a fake.
Josh

Bill M · 26th August 2008, 05:39 PM

Chev,

Josh is more straightforward than me. He is right, of course.

You might ask some of the Forum guys who regularly post Chinese weapons to give you advice before you purchase? Do this in private email and see who would help you.

chevalier · 27th August 2008, 02:10 AM

im glad i dident buy it

26th August 2008, 03:39 AM	#1
chevalier Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 119	need help determining if this is the real deal (liuyedao) all i want to know is if i got/get ripped off, or if this is the real deal. late 19th/early 20th century liuyedao? also what is the translation of the inscriptions?

26th August 2008, 03:40 AM	#2
chevalier Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 119	more pics

26th August 2008, 02:19 PM	#3
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Hey chevalier, If you want authentic pieces, you should buy from authentic dealers. Phillip Tom, Scott Rodell, Charles Saunders, Artzi Yoram to name a few. The HUGE majority of Chinese pieces on eBay are not authentic. All the pieces I have displayed came from dealers, most from these dealers listed above. You will pay a comparatively high price, compared to eBay and online dealers, but you can be assured of quality and pieces that will increase in value. You are dealing in an arena that is replete with fakes. Even with dealers and experienced collectors, it takes hands-on experience to be sure. Dealers who will refund your money and/or replace your purchase if ever it can be shown that what you bought from them is not authentic. A friend recently brought me two dao that he paid $5200 for the pair. Guess what? High end repros. The online pictures looked good, but in the hand, even Anne knew they were not authentic old items.

26th August 2008, 05:21 PM	#4
josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	Yeah that one is a fake. Josh

26th August 2008, 05:39 PM	#5
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Chev, Josh is more straightforward than me. He is right, of course. You might ask some of the Forum guys who regularly post Chinese weapons to give you advice before you purchase? Do this in private email and see who would help you.

27th August 2008, 02:10 AM	#6
chevalier Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 119	im glad i dident buy it