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Post by Elrikk on Jun 2, 2015 4:28:08 GMT
Thanks everyone for your help!
What I didn't convey properly is that I'm not looking for a great return on investment, I just didn't want much depreciation either.... I'm going to take the painting my mother leaves me and convert it into some kind of art that I enjoy...and I enjoy sharp things!
I think what I'm zoning in on is either going to be a Nihonto or a Saber of some sort. (And maybe I'll be calling Bredan for a Fable if have some money left over...lol)
So I need some info on where I should look for either....
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Jun 2, 2015 4:46:37 GMT
The Ford XY Falcon GT is an Australian built car based on the Ford XY Falcon. Released in 1970 with the GTHO Phase III released in 1971.1,557 units were produced from September 1970 to December 1971 with 300 GTHO Phase IIIs produced from May 1971 to November 1971 original cost Price new 1971: $5300 Value 2007: $683,500 today still fetching $750,000 in Australia But you are correct these need maintenance, storage and security
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Post by randomnobody on Jun 2, 2015 5:00:09 GMT
Nihonto is a tricky market, almost more than military saber patterns. There are plenty of nihonto out there with price tags in the tens of thousands, but you'll notice they aren't really flying off the shelves...which begs the question, is anything really "worth" its "value" at all? Military sabers are probably easier sells as they're easier to track to certain places, periods, even regiments or individuals. You won't see many going at nihonto rates, but there are plenty out there close. Custom swords are a risky bid, versus antiques, because while antiques hold their value as such, customs are a niche market; odds that somebody likes "your" sword as much as you do are low. Using Brendan's stuff as an example, quite a few of them have been passed around between members here over the years, but I don't think many have seen their asking price stabilize or even increase... Usually somebody's taking a loss, and I think we can all agree Brendan's stuff is pretty darn good and almost universal in appeal as swords go. Then you've got the guys like Howard Clark, Jesus Hernandez, and some of the greats that are no longer with us whose stuff just keeps getting more expensive. Tricky game, either way.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jun 2, 2015 6:42:38 GMT
@aussie-rabbit - yep, that's what I had in mind. Astounding isn't it. Suppose these things come up in conversation when you get around in an XW-GT t-shirt from Kmart haha. Yes swords need maintenence and protection too. But I'd perhaps be more inclined to take the GT for a leisurely Sunday spin than the Nihonto... If you want less surface area and storage space maybe a classic Velocette, Indian, BSA, or Trumpy? :-D
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Post by Jussi Ekholm on Jun 2, 2015 7:41:32 GMT
With that kind of money you could get a high quality sword. You could invest on maybe a Juyo-quality sword. High end swords will always find a buyer when they are sold at right prices.
If you are planning to do such a large purchase do a lot of research when buying. Sword market can be unpredictable and it's important that you buy something you like. Also it's better to be prepared that you most likely will sell it for less than you bought it for. Buying is easy, selling is hard.
I still think as far as investing in swords Japanese swords are the "safest" option. There is quite healthy market for them worldwide and in my opinion they have the most reliable authentication process. Sure my opinions are most likely biased as I collect Japanese swords. For example I would be quite hesitant to invest money on medieval European swords. Of course if they would have proper paperwork that would give some relief. To me that market is difficult to understand, where as Japanese sword market is quite logical.
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Post by Croccifixio on Jun 3, 2015 15:11:43 GMT
Invest in something that will let you buy more swords in 5-10 years. Land is good. Buy to rent is good. Or you could even keep the painting for maybe 5 more years and bring it up in value. You could get long term stock options.
But honestly, if you are stable enough, go get a sword that fits your fancy. Swords almost never keep their value. Might as well get the one you'd enjoy the most and never part with so that the "investment aspect" wouldn't matter (in my case that would either be a Peter Johnsson, Patrick Barta, Walter Sorrells, Jesus Hernandez, Howard Clark, Jake Powning, Ric Furrer, or any of the amazing smiths at bladesmithsfoum).
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