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Originally Posted by DaveA
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You pay your money and take a chance. The risks are few when buying from a trusted dealer, but far greater in almost all other situations when personal inspection is impossible.
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I think this can be applied to anything of commerce and value, cars, bicycles, houses... people.... you name it. Not sure this can be a good guide when buying antique swords though...
... one must know what he/she is getting
P.S. all I meant is that the bulk, if not all, responsibility lies on buyer, not the subtle words sellers use to describe the condition, that's all. There's a growing trend to judge the sellers and descriptions, and I hope it'll change to discussing the item's features and ensuing authenticity.