Dussage Saber

Martin Lubojacky · 30th December 2012, 07:19 PM

Thanks for nice photos of complete sword

Matus · 30th December 2012, 09:59 PM

Sorry for the off-topic note - have you checked the realized prices from the G. Seifert Landshuter auction? Incredibly low prices for hussar sabres (there was even a FRINGIA sabre), an estoc for 2800 Euro, etc.

Did I miss something or is the market that down?

Matus

PClemente · 31st December 2012, 03:03 PM

Hi Matus,
I've noticed the same trend, especially in regards to auction prices. I don't know if it is the uncertain economic markets, but prices seem down. At the same time it doesn't look like the savings have necessarily carried over to dealers' retail prices where I still see some unreasonable asking prices. I am also seeing more cases of dealers providing misinformation especially in regards to the dating and styles of certain arms and armor in order to appeal to more collecting bases. Would like to think it is simply the dealer's own lack of knowledge, but one even told me that he dated a gun earlier in order to appeal to more collectors of various periods and wars.
I guess it is a buyer's market in many of these auctions, but as usual buyer beware when it comes to auctions and dealers!
Best,
P

30th December 2012, 07:19 PM	#1
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 845	Thanks for nice photos of complete sword

30th December 2012, 09:59 PM	#2
Matus Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 35	Sorry for the off-topic note - have you checked the realized prices from the G. Seifert Landshuter auction? Incredibly low prices for hussar sabres (there was even a FRINGIA sabre), an estoc for 2800 Euro, etc. Did I miss something or is the market that down? Matus

31st December 2012, 03:03 PM	#3
PClemente Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 42	Hi Matus, I've noticed the same trend, especially in regards to auction prices. I don't know if it is the uncertain economic markets, but prices seem down. At the same time it doesn't look like the savings have necessarily carried over to dealers' retail prices where I still see some unreasonable asking prices. I am also seeing more cases of dealers providing misinformation especially in regards to the dating and styles of certain arms and armor in order to appeal to more collecting bases. Would like to think it is simply the dealer's own lack of knowledge, but one even told me that he dated a gun earlier in order to appeal to more collectors of various periods and wars. I guess it is a buyer's market in many of these auctions, but as usual buyer beware when it comes to auctions and dealers! Best, P