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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2017 10:33:17 GMT
I emailed Van of Sinosword and asked for a comment about the "Crackdown" for forum members. Below was his email response:
"We got many customer asked this problem today, We are still making swords and shipping sword as normal, We don't supply zinc alloy fittings at present, for the copper fittings, We have found another supplier. Shipping to USA,Canada,Australia,South east Asia all are normal. We just got problem to ship swords to some countries in Europe at present. But we can ship package to UK ,France,Germany and We will make a statement on our website to let our customer no worried about their custom swords made."
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Post by strigoil on Dec 1, 2017 11:58:25 GMT
Well, both Jacky from Huawei (Han Jian) and a guy from Goodluckworld (interesting cheapo) tell me i will get my swords; they "sound surprised" on the info... will keep an eye on that - SUCH an eye... Jacky knows about this, believe me, as I have said in several topics now I had a sword from her rejected several time by customs until she called them and was told no shipping to Norway, then she changed her listings to not send to a lot of european countries. Jacky was very nice and gave me a refund instantly and with no problems so I am inclined to trust her, but yeah you keep that eye on it, just don't gouge yourself on a rogue kissaki.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2017 12:40:47 GMT
Just have been informed that i will get tracking info today...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2017 13:41:52 GMT
Got EMS tracking number from Jacky right away!
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Post by bfoo2 on Dec 1, 2017 15:37:51 GMT
... In response, with less listing of swords on eBay, PayPal and eBay may decide that swords are not worth the trouble anymore and disallow listings for them (already some types of swords and knives are prohibited by PayPal - sword canes in particular are a big no no and have been for years).... I doubt that. There's a robust trade going on with used antiques (or "antiques"), as well as new production Hanwei and cold-steel swords on eBay (quite a few Windlasses too). Not to mention similar sword-like objects (antique/repro bayonets, pocket-knives, decorative wallhangers) I highly doubt they'd disallow listings of swords on eBay and payment by PayPal. Many countries allow the legal import of swords, but not "concealed swords" such as sword-canes, umbrella-swords, etc. This is probably the reason eBay has banned those items.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2017 18:25:42 GMT
Though I’m sure it gives no relief to the thousands of laid-off factory workers, there is a positive way to look at this sea change.
Chinese factories have been spewing so many millions of tons of pollution into the sky that the government had to do something. It’s a major health crisis. We all know this.
So the fallout will be this, I predict: Several smaller foundries will close or join forces to stay viable. Big foundries will survive by investing in cleaner manufacturing equipment. None of this is going to come cheap so retail prices can only go up. There will be a substantial “sword drought” lasting many moons. The $300 sword we can buy today will be a $400 sword this time next year.
The upside for sword buyers is that the vast quantity of good quality, name-brand “used” swords will become more valuable in the secondary market almost immediately.
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Post by treeslicer on Dec 1, 2017 19:31:38 GMT
Though I’m sure it gives no relief to the thousands of laid-off factory workers, there is a positive way to look at this sea change. Chinese factories have been spewing so many millions of tons of pollution into the sky that the genernment had to do something. It’s a major health crisis. We all know this. So the fallout will be this, I predict: Several smaller foundries will close or join forces to stay viable. Big foundries will survive by investing in cleaner manufacturing equipment. None of this is going to come cheap so retail prices can only go up. There will be a substantial “sword drought” lasting many moons. The $300 sword we can buy today will be a $400 sword this time next year. The upside for sword buyers is that the vast quantity of good quality, name-brand “used” swords will become more valuable in the secondary market almost immediately. Viewing the environmental regulatory changes against the backdrop of mainland Chinese politics in general, I see a strong probability that, rather than signaling a sudden lust for trees and bunnies, or increased concern for the lungs of Chinese workers, at the top, this rather provides a new club in the government's battle to reduce corruption and petty economic crimes, which in turn is related to consolidating and preserving its power. There's undoubtedly more to it, especially as regards defense and foreign relations/trade. They play serious multi-level Machiavellian chess over there. While exploring the political dimensions of Chinese environmental policy is beyond the envelope of this forum, what I've stated above implies that this is more about culling small-fry that they cannot effectively monitor, and squeezing the gray/black marketing sectors, instead of restructuring their industries to more resemble what's left of ours. That they gave enforcement to the revenue people suggests that we aren't going to see the sudden blossoming of a Chinese OSHA strangling productivity. I'll also note that this is more aimed at other consumer goods (textiles/clothing, plastics, housewares, and electronics), and the sword industry was probably more collateral damage than anything else. It may be the navel of our universe, but Beijing won't see it that way. My ultimate point is that an automatic rise in cost-to-produce due to government-mandated reinvestment of private profits in infrastructure is not a sure bet. More likely there will be a drop due to expansion of the larger, more favored, producers at the expense of small fry, and a reduction in labor costs due to the rise in unemployment. Will US sword prices rise? Rationally, with the elimination of a layer of middlemen on eBay and Ali imposing an added bite between the forges and the American consumer, and a possible reduction in cost-to-produce, they should drop some. But I get the feeling that's unlikely to happen. The surviving producers will probably see this as an opportunity to increase profits.
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Post by zabazagobo on Dec 1, 2017 23:10:37 GMT
I might get some flak for this, but I think this is a positive development, at least in the long term. Its unfortunate that businesses will be put out of business, and that the price of swords may go up....but I would argue that its a worthwhile trade-off for the health and well being of countless citizens, communities and workers whose health and well being are at risk. I like cheap swords, but not at the expense of someone's life, or the life of their children. I like to think I am pretty knowledgeable in chemistry, and have some idea how harmful the compounds released by unsafe mining and metal production can be. That said, you don't need a PhD to see some of the effects - even if we consider just lead, in 2001 it was stated that lead poisoning is the number 1 pediatric health problem. Even into the 2010's there have been dozens of cases of mass lead poisoning involving hundreds of children, many of whom suffer permanent neurological damage. For us privileged enough to live in the West and who have the luxury of clean air and safe working conditions, its all too easy to forget the true cost of our cheap swords, among other products. We can be annoyed at this, lets be honest, minor inconvenience in the grand scheme of our lives here, but we should also appreciate that something is being done to help improve countless lives, not to mention protect the environment and everything else that lives within in. The customs thing seems to be separate, and that I agree is kinda dumb, baring any explanation of justification which I am not aware of. EDIT: I dun think this needs saying, but note that I have no affiliation with any entities or even any governments involved. You took the words right out of my mind and put them on paper (or rather, screen) quite eloquently. I've always felt a bit guilty buying swords from China due to worker and environmental hazards associated with the inexpensive production. Here's to hoping workers and their families don't face financial hardship from the windfall across all industries effected and that things rebound in a more positive way.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2017 7:59:37 GMT
Huawei 1, Goodluckworld 0 ... Jacky's sword is in transit, with tracking number, the other guys were playing on time - sword listed in stock, now it has to be produced, finished in 7 days, lame excuses, cancellation, refund.
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Post by treeslicer on Dec 2, 2017 13:18:10 GMT
Huawei 1, Goodluckworld 0 ... Jacky's sword is in transit, with tracking number, the other guys were playing on time - sword listed in stock, now it has to be produced, finished in 7 days, lame excuses, cancellation, refund. Way to go, Holg! I've noticed goodluckworld in the past, never bought from them, seem to be having trouble finding their username in User ID search right now..........
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2017 15:56:46 GMT
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Post by Verity on Dec 2, 2017 17:07:08 GMT
Huawei 1, Goodluckworld 0 ... Jacky's sword is in transit, with tracking number, the other guys were playing on time - sword listed in stock, now it has to be produced, finished in 7 days, lame excuses, cancellation, refund. Way to go, Holg! I've noticed goodluckworld in the past, never bought from them, seem to be having trouble finding their username in User ID search right now.......... :D I have also noticed good luck world. They have some tachi designs no one else seems to have, but their asking price for them is downright robbery. I wish we had better options for tachi styles. That seems even less likely now with the crackdown. I still want a tachi... (well I have one but I mean a modern reproduction one I can cut with 😂)
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Dec 3, 2017 9:27:47 GMT
They all need to switch to propane gas forges.
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Post by MLanteigne on Dec 3, 2017 14:17:58 GMT
Yeah ok but what is the by-product of burning propane?
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Post by Afoo on Dec 3, 2017 15:11:44 GMT
less than coal
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Post by masterofossus on Dec 3, 2017 16:26:42 GMT
Yeah ok but what is the by-product of burning propane? Pure natural gas byproducts are just CO2 and H2O. Incomplete combustion can result in CO. There are usually some other inclusions in the propane, but there shouldn't be any soot or other solid particulate inclusions like coal, which usually has all kinds of pollutants in the soot.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 22:37:37 GMT
Huawei Jian has arrived in Germany... ULTRA fast! I dont really get the whole cowabunga... usually it takes 3-6 weeks for sword to arrive in Germany! I really dont know what kind of magic Jacky did use...
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Post by RaylonTheDemented on Dec 7, 2017 23:36:13 GMT
Huawei Jian has arrived in Germany... ULTRA fast! I dont really get the whole cowabunga... usually it takes 3-6 weeks for sword to arrive in Germany! I really dont know what kind of magic Jacky did use... Very nice! My Huawei katana also arrived earlier, 2 weeks instead of the 3 that was scheduled for shipping (Canada). Will you make a review? I am kinda interested in their Jian myself... then I read you had ordered one. o7
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Post by skane on Dec 8, 2017 4:54:18 GMT
Good to hear Huawei is still moving stock.
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Post by MLanteigne on Dec 10, 2017 5:23:38 GMT
Yeah ok but what is the by-product of burning propane? Pure natural gas byproducts are just CO2 and H2O. Incomplete combustion can result in CO. There are usually some other inclusions in the propane, but there shouldn't be any soot or other solid particulate inclusions like coal, which usually has all kinds of pollutants in the soot. Well...aside from the CO2 and CO thats not terrible I suppose.
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