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Old 11th October 2008, 02:27 AM   #10
Gavin Nugent
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Originally Posted by ariel
They had magnificent pieces ! None of them went for less that ~$3-4K, and some Islamic pieces went for $30-60K ( auction house premium not included).
Possibilities:
1. People still have money to spend on toys despite tough economic times.
2. Antique weapons are a good investment
3. Most likely one: I have heard that there is a world-wide run on Indian, Chinese and Russian (+ related areas) objects of art. There is a glut of "nuveau riches" there and they repatriate their historic weapons. This is similar to what happened in the 1980s with Nihonto. Interestingly, Nihonto this time around were much more restrained economically.
None of us, I reckon, are in the same league..... "If I were a rich man..."


Yeah but where the fun be in being able to buy anything you want at the drop of a hat.....oh what am I saying...it would be fun...but you know as well as the next man that the sleepers are still to be found....Awaken Sleeper!!!

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