Long Philippine Swords

Andrew · 2nd December 2005, 12:26 AM

In addition to the regional/linguistic differences in the names for these swords, I assume there are also differences in the forms? (I imagine nailing this down is what gives you guys the most trouble.)

LabanTayo · 2nd December 2005, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

In addition to the regional/linguistic differences in the names for these swords, I assume there are also differences in the forms? (I imagine nailing this down is what gives you guys the most trouble.)

Amen brother,
You are 100% correct.

Robert · 2nd December 2005, 01:36 AM

Well seeing as this thread was started by me, I thought it was time for me to make a few comments.
To my own regret, I said "All comments are welcome" when I should have said all relevant comments.
To all the people that tried to help answer my question, you have my thanks.
To the people that turned this thread into a place to vent their frustration for not bidding high enough
on e-bay to win, all I have to say to you is why don't you go stand in front of a mirror an complain to the
person who is actually the cause of your unhappiness. I bid what the sword was worth to me, not knowing
that it was inappropriate in your eyes to do so for in an open auction like e-bay. When the auction first starts if
I find an item that I am interested in, I put it on my watch list. Then I decide how much I want to bid on said
item. Then when the bidding is coming to a close and if the price on the item is not more than I decided
to bid for it, I place my bid. I've been going to auctions for years and never once has the winning bid been decided
by who bid first but only by who bid the highest. I thought e-bay was the same way, excuse me for having such
a silly idea as that. And as far as doing my own research, that is how I came to ask my question about the swords
to start with. So if anyone wants to hold back information and knowledge because they are having a problem dealing with the reality
of how an auction works, more power to you.
LabanTayo, you were out bid by another before I even bid.
MABAGANI, you didn't bid at all so I don't know what your problem is and if you had a problem with me, why did you e-mail me right after the auction was over to see if I would sell you the sword?
One more thing, I've never noticed that it bothered anyone here to out bid me on something that I was biding on. Again my thanks to the people who tried to help.

Robert

Andrew · 2nd December 2005, 01:56 AM

Gentlemen,

Let's please return to discussion of these swords.

Any further public discussion of the specific auction, will result in this thread being locked.

I am saddened. This site has historically been devoid of this type of quarrel. Let's not let something like an eBay auction spoil that.

LabanTayo · 2nd December 2005, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Gentlemen,

Let's please return to discussion of these swords.

Any further public discussion of the specific auction, will result in this thread being locked.

Andrew and the rest of the Moderators, I will respect your wishes.
Robert, good luck finding answers to your future questions. Bahala ka.

2nd December 2005, 12:26 AM	#1
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	In addition to the regional/linguistic differences in the names for these swords, I assume there are also differences in the forms? (I imagine nailing this down is what gives you guys the most trouble.)

2nd December 2005, 01:36 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Well seeing as this thread was started by me, I thought it was time for me to make a few comments. To my own regret, I said "All comments are welcome" when I should have said all relevant comments. To all the people that tried to help answer my question, you have my thanks. To the people that turned this thread into a place to vent their frustration for not bidding high enough on e-bay to win, all I have to say to you is why don't you go stand in front of a mirror an complain to the person who is actually the cause of your unhappiness. I bid what the sword was worth to me, not knowing that it was inappropriate in your eyes to do so for in an open auction like e-bay. When the auction first starts if I find an item that I am interested in, I put it on my watch list. Then I decide how much I want to bid on said item. Then when the bidding is coming to a close and if the price on the item is not more than I decided to bid for it, I place my bid. I've been going to auctions for years and never once has the winning bid been decided by who bid first but only by who bid the highest. I thought e-bay was the same way, excuse me for having such a silly idea as that. And as far as doing my own research, that is how I came to ask my question about the swords to start with. So if anyone wants to hold back information and knowledge because they are having a problem dealing with the reality of how an auction works, more power to you. LabanTayo, you were out bid by another before I even bid. MABAGANI, you didn't bid at all so I don't know what your problem is and if you had a problem with me, why did you e-mail me right after the auction was over to see if I would sell you the sword? One more thing, I've never noticed that it bothered anyone here to out bid me on something that I was biding on. Again my thanks to the people who tried to help. Robert

2nd December 2005, 01:56 AM	#4
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Gentlemen, Let's please return to discussion of these swords. Any further public discussion of the specific auction, will result in this thread being locked. I am saddened. This site has historically been devoid of this type of quarrel. Let's not let something like an eBay auction spoil that.