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[spiral]

Originally Posted by ALEX

Just my 2 cents: If we'll think of antique edged weapons as of any other category of antique, we'll realize that it WILL appreciate with time. Anything of good quality and old WILL increase in value, and there Always be a market for it. There are no exceptions, and there Always be money for an original, well preserved and of good quality item. Period:-)
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Commodes? Carving knives? Both probably worth considerably less than they did 100 years if one takes acount of inflation.

Spiral

[ALEX]

Originally Posted by spiral

Commodes? Carving knives? Both probably worth considerably less than they did 100 years if one takes acount of inflation.

Spiral

It ALL depends on "rarity factor". A plain old commode can be found abandoned on the sidewalk. On the other hand, I am sure that complete, original and rare commodes are sold for many thousands, even considering inflation. Just look at the antique catalogues. Can not argue about Carving knives though - you have a point

[mavi1970]

mark,
my response was not directed at the seller either (who is a memeber), if the response i originally wrote was available, you would see it was directed at the reasoning why the item sold for as high as it did and the possible buyer.