Filippine kris moro?

Lew · 27th July 2006, 07:11 PM

Bill

I find it odd that the bidder who put in that big bid only has a few winning auctions and none of them are for antique swords.

Lew

Rick · 27th July 2006, 10:17 PM

Yeh Lew , that is very suspicious ; especially when one reads the Seller's text regarding the sword's estimated worth ($1,000.00 ) .

Still , it is surely a purty sword .
Bill, are you planning any hilt restoration ?

Bill M · 28th July 2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Bill, are you planning any hilt restoration ?

If this is as untouched as I hope it is, I will probably work on preservation only and no restoration. Myabe a light clean and vinegar on the blade. Maybe.

I asked the seller to give my email to S*O*B* and see if he wants to network and or trade/sell blades, but no reponse.

Ebay won't let me email him because we are not in a "financial transaction." (Through eBay)

I am going on the supposition that he is not a shill bidder and maybe someone who also buys quality blades. The seller told me that several "experts" had looked at the blade before he listed it. Possible that SOB was one of these people.

He may be someone I can network with. Would like his contact info if you can get it

Best,
Bill

nechesh · 27th July 2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Bill

I find it odd that the bidder who put in that big bid only has a few winning auctions and none of them are for antique swords.

Lew

That's funny Lew, i checked his other auctions too and had a similar thought.... hhmmm.....

Bill M · 27th July 2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nechesh

That's funny Lew, i checked his other auctions too and had a similar thought.... hhmmm.....

Have had several good emails with the seller and he seems like a straight-up guy and relative newbie to eBay.

I also told the seller that I would not be bidding high, so he had no reason to even try a shill.

Bottom line is that I think the seller is an ethical guy who would not bring in a shill bidder.

kai · 28th July 2006, 02:15 AM

Another vote for etching!

There seems to be some active rust, anyway, and just wiping the blade with warm vinegar might do the trick...

BTW, that second-highest bidder did buy old blades before.

Regards,
Kai

27th July 2006, 07:11 PM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Bill I find it odd that the bidder who put in that big bid only has a few winning auctions and none of them are for antique swords. Lew

27th July 2006, 10:17 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Yeh Lew , that is very suspicious ; especially when one reads the Seller's text regarding the sword's estimated worth ($1,000.00 ) . Still , it is surely a purty sword . Bill, are you planning any hilt restoration ?

28th July 2006, 02:15 AM	#6
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Another vote for etching! There seems to be some active rust, anyway, and just wiping the blade with warm vinegar might do the trick... BTW, that second-highest bidder did buy old blades before. Regards, Kai