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Post by gruggier on Oct 24, 2016 15:40:25 GMT
Hey all! Just purchased my first Albion Viking sword. ALBION SQUIRE LINE GOTLAND SWORD (not sharpened). The Viking Shield had one in stock so I took a chance. I got 30 days to send it back if I don't like it. Expensive hobby.
I have been hesitant to purchace the more expensive lines because I have noticed quite a few people selling swords and getting way less then they paid for it. Some have not sold. Kinda concerns me. Swords are really not the greatest investments, even if its an Albion.
Any way hope I will post some pics up when I get it.
Take care.
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Post by William Swiger on Oct 24, 2016 15:57:04 GMT
Congratulations. I used to have the NG version. Loved the blade but did not like the hilt. Nothing wrong with the hilt, just personal preference.
Ordered the Squire Line sharpened Viking from Albion about 9-months ago and got it recently. Really like it. My Del Tin with the same style hilt is much heavier than the Albion.
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Post by ChrisA on Oct 24, 2016 15:59:55 GMT
Swords are not good investments.
Look at it this way: If someone can buy that same Albion you have brand new from the maker, why would they pay you the same price? You need something to make the one you are offering more attractive to a buyer than a new one (ie: lower price). Unless it's from a limited run that is no longer available it's a hard sell.
Generally, reselling a sword is a money losing proposition.
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Post by Croccifixio on Oct 24, 2016 16:30:17 GMT
Only antiques truly appreciate in price, and not all of them (only the popular kinds). But congrats! I have yet to pull the plug on one. Might wait for the newer stuff to eventually get put in production.
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Post by gruggier on Oct 24, 2016 16:58:33 GMT
Yeah I am really excited! Thanks guys! Now the wait. A short wait though as its in stock. I assume the sharpened and non sharpened are the same specs? Except not sharpened on one of them.
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Post by gruggier on Oct 24, 2016 17:03:21 GMT
Swords are not good investments. Look at it this way: If someone can buy that same Albion you have brand new from the maker, why would they pay you the same price? You need something to make the one you are offering more attractive to a buyer than a new one (ie: lower price). Unless it's from a limited run that is no longer available it's a hard sell. Generally, reselling a sword is a money losing proposition. No doubt no doubt, but I always thought because of the long wait times from some makers such as Albion, etc, that people would be willing to pay and get the product right away. I guess it depends on the individual.
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Post by Bryan Heff on Oct 24, 2016 21:37:30 GMT
Congrats on the Albion squire from Viking shield. Great company and customer service, I don't think you will be disappointed. I have a Clontarf from them and it's one of my favorites. You ordered not sharpened...,I think that is a good move...if you are not a cutter, I ordered mine sharpened and the edge was excellent but they did not take the edge all the way to the hilt which bothered me, you could plainly see the transition from sharp to not sharp. Didn't like it. I fixed mine with files etc. not a big deal. But the sword quality on these squire lines is quite excellent. Not sold on the sharpening yet...don't even know who does the sharpening, but regardless....excellent swords for the price IMO.
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Post by stormmaster on Oct 24, 2016 21:46:48 GMT
Albions sell very well tho, usually at least close to the original value, its the cheaper end swords like windlass and etc that lose value easier, unless they are discontinued in which case there will be that one person who will pay 2x to 3x the original price for a Twinkle sword by windlass because its discontinued like me
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Post by Rabel Dusk on Oct 24, 2016 22:30:42 GMT
I have one of the original NG Gotlands. It has good balance, and I like it'
As for resale value, you will get more for some swords than others. Albions retain a lot of their value. One selling point is that you can send the buyer the sword right now - if they buy it from Albion, they'll have to wait 4 to 6 months for delivery.
Note the limited edition number on Albion models. They vary from 100 to 500 to 1000. Obviously, the 100's will tend to sell out fastest. If you have a "Sold Out" model, you will be able to resell it for more money. Sold out models - the Valkyrja, the Chieftain, the Gallowglass, and the NG versions of Gotland, Clontarf, and Vinland. If I ever sell my Valkyrja, I expect to get more than I paid for it.
Of course, any custom sword will have a good resale value, depending on its quality.
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Post by stormmaster on Oct 24, 2016 22:32:51 GMT
higher end custom swords tend to retain most of their value, I would personally prefer to purchase an Albion second hand as it will be a little bit cheaper and I wont have to wait 6-8 months which is the current wait time
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Post by gruggier on Oct 24, 2016 23:01:06 GMT
Albions sell very well tho, usually at least close to the original value, its the cheaper end swords like windlass and etc that lose value easier, unless they are discontinued in which case there will be that one person who will pay 2x to 3x the original price for a Twinkle sword by windlass because its discontinued like me Yeah thats why I mostly purchace Windlass, Cold steel... They are pretty cheap, especially Windlass. Most of mine are deal of the day.... For me after a few cuts to water bottles etc, its more for me to look at and enjoy. So I don't feel real bad using those and I don't care if I sell those or not. They are low cost so does not bother me. Its the expensive stuff, like that Albion Museum line sword of St Maurice. HOLY CRAP I WANT THAT.... But look how long its been on the KOA website. Granted it is expensive for anyones budget in my opinion.... I even saw a video KOA just made on you tube. I thought for sure by now it would have sold... I wonder if anyone would by such a sword used...
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Post by gruggier on Oct 24, 2016 23:02:53 GMT
I have one of the original NG Gotlands. It has good balance, and I like it' As for resale value, you will get more for some swords than others. Albions retain a lot of their value. One selling point is that you can send the buyer the sword right now - if they buy it from Albion, they'll have to wait 4 to 6 months for delivery. Note the limited edition number on Albion models. They vary from 100 to 500 to 1000. Obviously, the 100's will tend to sell out fastest. If you have a "Sold Out" model, you will be able to resell it for more money. Sold out models - the Valkyrja, the Chieftain, the Gallowglass, and the NG versions of Gotland, Clontarf, and Vinland. If I ever sell my Valkyrja, I expect to get more than I paid for it. Of course, any custom sword will have a good resale value, depending on its quality. What is NG stand for when you guys say NG versions of Gotland?
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Post by gruggier on Oct 24, 2016 23:04:00 GMT
Never mind. Next Generation. Just googled it.
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Post by stormmaster on Oct 24, 2016 23:33:42 GMT
i guarantee there is people out there saving up money to buy it, it just depends who saves up first. We have to remember sword collecting is an expensive hobby even a Windlass could be expensive for someone, I know when I started out I was reluctant to spend $200 dollars on a sword but now that does not even seem that much.
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Post by LeMal on Oct 25, 2016 0:47:41 GMT
As with any commodity, the OVERWHELMING factor in resale is simple. "How fast do you need to get rid of it?"
If the answer is "right away," it will be at a discount or a loss. If you can afford to sit on it until you get a buyer willing to pay your price, it can be at a profit.
Doesn't matter if it's swords, comic books, real estate, widgets or food.
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Post by pgandy on Oct 25, 2016 1:37:43 GMT
Yup, expensive hobby. Congratulations.
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Post by Ifrit on Oct 25, 2016 1:42:44 GMT
Would love to own an Albion one day. Every sword I've ever owned except two (kill bill replica I had ages ago by handmadesword or masahiro, and my J&L custom) have all been second hand. Most have come in excellent condition but I've had some that had noticeable wear and tear. Owning a brand new Albion would be like a dream for me at this point.
Let me know how it handles when it arrives
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Post by gruggier on Oct 26, 2016 1:36:49 GMT
Was just checking out KOA and noticed they have a Albion Jarl with oxblood wrap! Damn wish i had more money.
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Post by pellius on Oct 27, 2016 23:38:55 GMT
From what I have seen, Albions seem to hold their value pretty well. They are gorgeous blades.
I really admire the higher end semi-production makers like Albion, but I'm unlikely to ever buy one.
For me, a sword should be used. It would be hard for me to risk damaging an Albion's blade on a bad cut. On the other hand, surface scratches and the occasional rolled edge on, say, a Zombie Tools blade just add to its character.
Nonetheless, I do feel a pang of envy when folks show off their newly acquired Albions, customs and the like. Congrats on a nice sword.
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Post by gruggier on Oct 28, 2016 1:55:21 GMT
Amen! And thanks. It will be here tomorrow.
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