shinsa, or adapting the japanese experience

Rivkin · 14th January 2005, 03:46 PM

I probably have to be more specific - I don't mind people not answering questions. We all have jobs, and asking for someone's time is just like asking for a favor.

What I do mind is when people instead of discussion give you a lecture on how great the Nihonto. I do mind the self-promotion aspect, and everything that comes with it.

Yes, people still have drems of a vet hero estate sale, where you can get really nice koto sword for 100$, but this time moves away as we speak. In fact I think Nihonto probably is less profitable today than some other swords.

Concerning certificates - there is a possibility of a person buying a sword because it's just such an interesting thing, even through it is not what he collects. In such cases, far too often happening with me, I would gladly spent 25-150$ for a professional, certified appraisal.

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14th January 2005, 03:46 PM	#7
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	I probably have to be more specific - I don't mind people not answering questions. We all have jobs, and asking for someone's time is just like asking for a favor. What I do mind is when people instead of discussion give you a lecture on how great the Nihonto. I do mind the self-promotion aspect, and everything that comes with it. Yes, people still have drems of a vet hero estate sale, where you can get really nice koto sword for 100$, but this time moves away as we speak. In fact I think Nihonto probably is less profitable today than some other swords. Concerning certificates - there is a possibility of a person buying a sword because it's just such an interesting thing, even through it is not what he collects. In such cases, far too often happening with me, I would gladly spent 25-150$ for a professional, certified appraisal.