Hi there. I am a sword enthusiast, and have found several good buys here on eBay.The following is to serve as a guide to the person searching for an economical katana here on eBay. First off lets make...
When you are getting ready to buy a Japanese sword you really need to get to know your source, and it does not hurt to study a little history too. If you are content with a wall hanger that can be purchased...
We all love the japanese katana sword! Its cold beauty and streamlined structure shape have no equal in art and weaponry! However japanese government restrictions result in NOT EXISTING real japanese steel...
RULES FOR JAPANESE ARMOR COLLECTORS 1. If it is too good to be true, then you can bet absolutely 100%, that it is and that you are about to get ripped-off big time! Why people want to continually try to...
I bought a Japanese sword Katana for $24.95 plus $99 shipping from China, description:"Japanese sword Katana, hand made and hand carved, grained blade, sharp and sturdy, steel scabbard in lacquer, (guard,...
There are a number of items being sold a Cossack sabers/swords with an accompanying Mosin-Nagant bayonet that fits into the scabbard. They are offered for up to $250 and are not clearly listed as...
Well, as promised, I'm back with a report on how I made out with my dispute about the phony cossack sword. I'm not too happy. Paypal found in my favor BUT they made me pay the return postage to the joker in...
As a sword collector I have shopped many sites on Ebay and discovered a multitude of excellent sellers. However, one recent seller has proven to be the best so far. Pillage_and _Plunder out of Winston Salem,...
The great majority of swords sold as antique Chinese on eBay are fake. They are exemplified by the many listings with a $.99 price and $100 shipping from China. Many of these will have folded blades with what...
Ebay is not doing their job to protect buyers from crooked sellers in China. There are a lot of blatantly fraud auctions which I have reported to eBay several times to NO avail. The most serious problem is...