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Post by wstalcup on Sept 14, 2020 15:11:17 GMT
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Sept 14, 2020 15:15:50 GMT
Yes. Quite a few of the members here own European and Japanese military swords. You should check out this sub: Link
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Post by pellius on Sept 14, 2020 15:27:11 GMT
Old Swords has a classifieds section that does not require a subscription to access. That section contains numerous links to dealers selling all manner of historical swords in many price ranges. If you follow the links and bookmark the pages, you can soon have a whole bunch of sellers (many in Europe/UK) in your address book. Maybe not a good place to find a good deal, but there is a lot to choose from. oldswords.com/classified.php
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Post by Verity on Sept 14, 2020 15:34:54 GMT
I have a Prussian saber. Does that count?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2020 17:30:24 GMT
Here is an old bookmarks folder. Some of the links won't work but will if you trim the excess, or simply search for the dealer name. docs.google.com/document/d/10mTa7aEnE1Ch8hNkAPa7EQJq7R5tO1AakugPZDlmzB8/edit?usp=sharingThat folder was accumulation up to a decade or so ago. Simple searches for what one is looking for is how I built the folder. Links lead to more links. Many of my dozens were from ebay. Many dealers with web pages also sell on ebay. Don't overlook yard sales and arms shows, Even most gun shows will have a few swords on tables. Start with exactly what you are looking for and start searching. Cheers GC
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Post by wstalcup on Sept 14, 2020 21:00:44 GMT
wow.. thanks everyone! this is truly the most helpful forum that i've ever used! and sure prussian saber counts! would anyone consider your actual military sword an investment? like have they gone up in value?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2020 21:45:35 GMT
The market is fairly flat so far this century. Don't expect appreciation unless it was priced well below value. After a couple of decades of acquisitions, I have only managed a few bargains that were much below street value. Premium swords typically continue to command premium prices. An awful lot of stuff is overpriced. Make a list and compare sold prices on auction sites.
Cheers GC
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Post by pellius on Sept 15, 2020 0:35:25 GMT
I consider my swords to be an investment insofar as they are a fun and interesting hobby.
I don’t try to buy low/sell high, though.
I plan to eventually give my swords to my son. Since he’s currently in kindergarten, it will be a while. Hopefully he will keep them for a long time, and maybe even pass them on to his own kids. Or maybe he’ll pawn them. Who knows.
Since I don’t intend to sell any of my antiques, at least a few will probably go up in value over the next thirty to fifty years or so. Nothing like an indexed mutual fund or anything, but still, they should be worth having.
I’m not likely to make money from buying and selling swords, though.
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Post by wstalcup on Sept 15, 2020 15:12:13 GMT
Thanks guys! I hear what you saying! im not so much trying to buy and sell for a profit ..i plan on keeping my swords.. more so, just guessing if the real military swords were worth the extra money. maybe..maybe not.. just buy what you really like!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2020 16:35:46 GMT
New old stock 1820 dated m1818 Starr nco, less than $500 A twin on ebay lingering forever now at $1100 New old stock British sabre sold through a New York City importer. 1820s Less than $500. New old stock 1800 period nco sabre. Less than $500. Many more less than $200 Find a type you want and spend time investigating. Knowledge is power. Cheers GC
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Post by pellius on Sept 15, 2020 16:41:30 GMT
Even in the shallow end of the hobby where I hang out, I’ve found owning genuine military fighting swords to be a great cultural and historical learning experience. I’ve also become quite a bit more critical of the typical poor handling, construction, and geometry of modern repro’s.
When I was first starting out, more than a few experienced collectors and enthusiasts would advise buying antiques over comparably priced repro’s. At the time, that seemed a bit condescending. Maybe it was, but it was still good advice; at least for me.
As with anything that is old but still in decent condition, you will have to decide how and when to use your antique swords, and whether and how thoroughly to refurbish or restore them.
Sounds like a great time to me! Please share your acquisitions with us!
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Post by wstalcup on Sept 15, 2020 21:42:16 GMT
New old stock 1820 dated m1818 Starr nco, less than $500 A twin on ebay lingering forever now at $1100 New old stock British sabre sold through a New York City importer. 1820s Less than $500. New old stock 1800 period nco sabre. Less than $500. Many more less than $200 Find a type you want and spend time investigating. Knowledge is power. Cheers GC Wow! i will have to keep searching around! thanks!
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Post by athelstanexeter on Sept 21, 2020 15:30:01 GMT
I have a couple of dozen antique military swords, about half of which are for sale (haven't got round to listing them on here), a third are with my courier yet to be delivered to me and the remainder are my small personal collection.
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Post by bas on Sept 30, 2020 1:29:10 GMT
I only have half a dozen swords, all of which are antiques. I consider them an asset, they will appreciate or hold their value over time.
I don't fence or practice cutting so haven't look much at reproductions. Also while these have a purpose and I may consider a high-end reproduction in the future, I wouldn't consider them an asset. It will nearly always be better to buy a new reproduction than a second hand one. The only exception to that would be at the high end of the market where the prices are close to antiques anyway.
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