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A. G. Maisey · 20th October 2008, 11:14 PM

I have collected and dealt in keris, and other S.E. Asian edged weaponry for most of my life. I'm 67 years old.

I am not able to give an accurate appraisal or valuation of a keris unless I handle it.

I can give an approximate value span of an item, but unless I handle the item, even the value span I can give from photos will be hedged with qualification.

I know several people who collect and deal in Japanese swords and sword fittings. None of these people will give an appraisal or valuation unless they handle the item to be appraised.

The fee charged by these Japanese orientated people ranges between 5% and 10% of the value they affix.

Possibly the best insurance for any collection is excellent security.

20th October 2008, 11:14 PM	#14
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,994	I have collected and dealt in keris, and other S.E. Asian edged weaponry for most of my life. I'm 67 years old. I am not able to give an accurate appraisal or valuation of a keris unless I handle it. I can give an approximate value span of an item, but unless I handle the item, even the value span I can give from photos will be hedged with qualification. I know several people who collect and deal in Japanese swords and sword fittings. None of these people will give an appraisal or valuation unless they handle the item to be appraised. The fee charged by these Japanese orientated people ranges between 5% and 10% of the value they affix. Possibly the best insurance for any collection is excellent security.