Guide to sellers' sword descriptions

Gavin Nugent · 16th April 2015, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CharlesS

I feel certain that this is meant in a mostly light hearted manner, but let me assure you there are still some of us that do our best to describe and picture things in great detail to avoid any disappointment.

While I am not an arms dealer, I use Ebay to sell some of my duplicate items or when I upgrade a piece, and I don't want any of those terms with those interpretations associated with me. I'd rather have our friends here point out a flawed description than be seen as 'that sort' of seller.

Perhaps it would be better not to assume these are 'blanket' descriptions/interpretations used by everybody that sells something.

'Mehmet-Fetah'

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

You have my full agreement!

"salawaku-halmahera"

You have my full agreement too.

Charles, Package is on the way.

spiral · 16th April 2015, 08:22 PM

O guys, don't be sulky.. Sometimes in life one needs a thicker skin.{Especially if your an arms dealer...

}

Its the same as being a second hand car dealer... Jokes & criticisms get made!

The arms trade is sometimes not seen as the most transparent.....Would you allow me that?

And in truth you both look at enough auctions & various private & commercial sales adds to know how dodgy some of the adds are that you peruse.

Glad you picked on the "Judge by there customers" line Gavin

If your selling to Charles your obviously doing ok!

Im sure you can play good chess too!

All the best Chaps, Remember Chin up & tally ho!

& remember not to let let any purveyors of drinks { Also known as Bar Stewards} grind you down.

Spiral .

CharlesS · 16th April 2015, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiral

If your selling to Charles your obviously doing ok!

If you're BUYING from Charles you're doing ok too!!!

spiral · 16th April 2015, 09:55 PM

Indeed!

Ive seen some nice pieces go through in your sales.

spiral

VANDOO · 3rd May 2015, 09:14 PM

I HAVE LONG KNOWN OF THE PRACTICE BUT HAVE JUST SEEN A WORD COINED AND USED ON EBAY FOR IT. EBONISED THAT MEANS A LIBERAL COATING OF BLACK SHOE POLISH HAS BEEN ADDED TO A NON-DESCRIPT WOOD TO MAKE IT APPEAR AS EBONY.

IT HAS BEEN IN LONG USE FOR WOOD CARVINGS AND DOES MAKE A ITEM LOOK NICER WHEN NON ATTRACTIVE WOODS ARE USED. THE ITEMS I SAW WERE CLUBS AND THE SELLER WAS HONEST ENOUGH TO NOT SAY EBONY SO IN MY EYES THAT'S FAIR. BLACK SHOE POLISH IS SOMETIMES USED ON SOME FOSSILS FOR THE SAME COSMETIC REASONS.

ariel · 5th May 2015, 03:53 AM

Doesn't it smell and dirty your hands?

VANDOO · 5th May 2015, 04:49 AM

SHOE POLISH LOSES ITS SMELL FAIRLY FAST ESPECIALLY IF YOU POLISH YOUR SHOES WITH A RAG AND PERHAPS PUT ON MORE THAN ONE COAT. OTHERWISE MY CLOSET WOULD ALWAYS SMELL LIKE SHOE POLISH. SHOE POLISH DOESN'T COME OFF ALL THAT EASY ITS NOT LIKE SOOT OR CHARCOAL. I HAVE POLISHED A LOT OF SHOES AND HAVE NOT HAD THOSE PROBLEMS WITH THE WOOD ITEMS I HAVE THAT HAVE BEEN DONE THAT WAY. IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE REAL EBONY IF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE REAL WOOD BUT IT IS BLACK.

3rd May 2015, 09:14 PM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I HAVE LONG KNOWN OF THE PRACTICE BUT HAVE JUST SEEN A WORD COINED AND USED ON EBAY FOR IT. EBONISED THAT MEANS A LIBERAL COATING OF BLACK SHOE POLISH HAS BEEN ADDED TO A NON-DESCRIPT WOOD TO MAKE IT APPEAR AS EBONY. IT HAS BEEN IN LONG USE FOR WOOD CARVINGS AND DOES MAKE A ITEM LOOK NICER WHEN NON ATTRACTIVE WOODS ARE USED. THE ITEMS I SAW WERE CLUBS AND THE SELLER WAS HONEST ENOUGH TO NOT SAY EBONY SO IN MY EYES THAT'S FAIR. BLACK SHOE POLISH IS SOMETIMES USED ON SOME FOSSILS FOR THE SAME COSMETIC REASONS. Last edited by VANDOO; 3rd May 2015 at 09:25 PM.

16th April 2015, 08:22 PM	#2
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	O guys, don't be sulky.. Sometimes in life one needs a thicker skin.{Especially if your an arms dealer... } Its the same as being a second hand car dealer... Jokes & criticisms get made! The arms trade is sometimes not seen as the most transparent.....Would you allow me that? And in truth you both look at enough auctions & various private & commercial sales adds to know how dodgy some of the adds are that you peruse. Glad you picked on the "Judge by there customers" line Gavin If your selling to Charles your obviously doing ok! Im sure you can play good chess too! All the best Chaps, Remember Chin up & tally ho! & remember not to let let any purveyors of drinks { Also known as Bar Stewards} grind you down. Spiral .

16th April 2015, 09:55 PM	#4
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Indeed! Ive seen some nice pieces go through in your sales. spiral

5th May 2015, 03:53 AM	#6
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Doesn't it smell and dirty your hands?

5th May 2015, 04:49 AM	#7
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	SHOE POLISH LOSES ITS SMELL FAIRLY FAST ESPECIALLY IF YOU POLISH YOUR SHOES WITH A RAG AND PERHAPS PUT ON MORE THAN ONE COAT. OTHERWISE MY CLOSET WOULD ALWAYS SMELL LIKE SHOE POLISH. SHOE POLISH DOESN'T COME OFF ALL THAT EASY ITS NOT LIKE SOOT OR CHARCOAL. I HAVE POLISHED A LOT OF SHOES AND HAVE NOT HAD THOSE PROBLEMS WITH THE WOOD ITEMS I HAVE THAT HAVE BEEN DONE THAT WAY. IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE REAL EBONY IF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE REAL WOOD BUT IT IS BLACK.