Ebay UK ban sale of "samarai swords"

Tim Simmons · 3rd April 2008, 10:06 AM

What is the basic low down devoid of any emotional outrage of this act in relation to a small time collector? Buying? Selling? Will ebay still be a venue to sell/buy 100year? old antique swords? Can anybody come up with the stated facts? So far I gather pre 1908 should be no problem? I think nearly all ethnographic will now be described with certainty as 19th century. The market will be affected. With less sales on ebay, the dealers that sell face to face may benefit hugely? I think for some it will work in there favour. I doubt prices will go down on good condition stuff anyway, just gain in age.

3rd April 2008, 10:06 AM	#12
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	What is the basic low down devoid of any emotional outrage of this act in relation to a small time collector? Buying? Selling? Will ebay still be a venue to sell/buy 100year? old antique swords? Can anybody come up with the stated facts? So far I gather pre 1908 should be no problem? I think nearly all ethnographic will now be described with certainty as 19th century. The market will be affected. With less sales on ebay, the dealers that sell face to face may benefit hugely? I think for some it will work in there favour. I doubt prices will go down on good condition stuff anyway, just gain in age.