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ariel · 27th July 2007, 03:31 AM

Well, this thread was already locked due to a horrifyingly unprofessional behavior of some ... moderators

. Now it is sold and the transgressors deservedly punished

( ah, nothing is better than a touch of schadenfreude!), we can discuss it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/TURKISH-OTTOMAN-...QQcmdZViewItem

Who would pay $3,000 for it ?
The name of the buyer ( ijustgottahavethat!) is quite revealing.....
But then.... I've been just as impulsive too....

Henk · 27th July 2007, 07:33 AM

Ariel,

The certain moderators walked surely some days with a red color on their cheeks.

To quote Bill, we all make mistakes so now and then. Lets show a little leniency!

But one thing we cann't deny, LOL!!!!

Thank you gentlemen for bringing some joy in our lives.

Montino Bourbon · 27th July 2007, 02:51 PM

When your life depends on having a good sword, it's nice to have the best.

And nowadays, you never know when you'll need it; a little tiff in the supermarket line, a little argument over politics, and you better have your two-hander ready... Although something shorter, like this very sword, might be better for 'indoor work'... specially when that rolling pin comes flying at your head!

Yes, I collect; I've had the 'bug' for going on fifty years. I've often tried to explain it, and really can't. Perhaps it's the fascination with something that has had so much work put into it, both on the functional level and on the artistic level, not to mention the spiritual level.

Any ideas?

josh stout · 27th July 2007, 03:33 PM

The collecting bug does not let up when the reasonable side of my brain talks about the money. I find the only good technique is to tell the collecting bug how many more swords I can buy for the same money if I am just patient.
Josh

Tim Simmons · 27th July 2007, 05:24 PM

A handsome and complete piece. Far too high to my mind, even at half that price would be quite high. However I am not sure I live in quite the same world.

Henk · 28th July 2007, 09:11 AM

Tim,

IMHO you're completely right. I've the same idea about it. The sport of collecting is to get so many possible nice items you really like against the lowest price possible.
When reporting to the Mrs. it is better for your health you can tell her that it was a bargain. How would you manage when you have to tell her that you bought a beautiful sword but the rent for this month is a slight problem. Better not I guess but one way or the other she will find out

rand · 28th July 2007, 03:47 PM

In Persia they have a saying, "if you pay too much for something you will own it a long time".

rand

erlikhan · 28th July 2007, 05:25 PM

If the pala had a blade with classical style grooves and a little gold koftgari i would consider the price very normal, but in this case surely expensive.

27th July 2007, 03:31 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Kilij Well, this thread was already locked due to a horrifyingly unprofessional behavior of some ... moderators . Now it is sold and the transgressors deservedly punished ( ah, nothing is better than a touch of schadenfreude!), we can discuss it. http://cgi.ebay.com/TURKISH-OTTOMAN-...QQcmdZViewItem Who would pay $3,000 for it ? The name of the buyer ( ijustgottahavethat!) is quite revealing..... But then.... I've been just as impulsive too....

27th July 2007, 02:51 PM	#3
Montino Bourbon Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, California Posts: 295	I can totally understand paying that price! When your life depends on having a good sword, it's nice to have the best. And nowadays, you never know when you'll need it; a little tiff in the supermarket line, a little argument over politics, and you better have your two-hander ready... Although something shorter, like this very sword, might be better for 'indoor work'... specially when that rolling pin comes flying at your head! Yes, I collect; I've had the 'bug' for going on fifty years. I've often tried to explain it, and really can't. Perhaps it's the fascination with something that has had so much work put into it, both on the functional level and on the artistic level, not to mention the spiritual level. Any ideas?

28th July 2007, 03:47 PM	#7
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	Persian Saying In Persia they have a saying, "if you pay too much for something you will own it a long time". rand

27th July 2007, 07:33 AM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Ariel, The certain moderators walked surely some days with a red color on their cheeks. To quote Bill, we all make mistakes so now and then. Lets show a little leniency! But one thing we cann't deny, LOL!!!! Thank you gentlemen for bringing some joy in our lives.

27th July 2007, 03:33 PM	#4
josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	The collecting bug does not let up when the reasonable side of my brain talks about the money. I find the only good technique is to tell the collecting bug how many more swords I can buy for the same money if I am just patient. Josh

27th July 2007, 05:24 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	A handsome and complete piece. Far too high to my mind, even at half that price would be quite high. However I am not sure I live in quite the same world.

28th July 2007, 09:11 AM	#6
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Tim, IMHO you're completely right. I've the same idea about it. The sport of collecting is to get so many possible nice items you really like against the lowest price possible. When reporting to the Mrs. it is better for your health you can tell her that it was a bargain. How would you manage when you have to tell her that you bought a beautiful sword but the rent for this month is a slight problem. Better not I guess but one way or the other she will find out

28th July 2007, 05:25 PM	#8
erlikhan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Istanbul Posts: 452	If the pala had a blade with classical style grooves and a little gold koftgari i would consider the price very normal, but in this case surely expensive.