Commemorate celebration swords - how to sell

theelliotts

I have tried to list a Wedding sword on Ebay but it was rejected. Does anyone know where I can sell a very pretty Wedding Sword and a Prince Charles and Lady Diana sword.
The Charles and Diana sword is for hanging on a wall on a plaque, and the Wedding sword has to small heart shaped mounts so that it can sit on a table or in a cabinet.

Also does anyone know how to advertise on the American ebay as that is where we expected interest in the Charles Diana sword?

soolin

Anything with a blade is going to be near impossible to sell, I should know, I have dozens hidden behind wardrobes and in storage (it is not uncommon for b and m auction houses to put them in mixed lots to get rid of them).

I have no real suggestion for you as to where to sell, I have never found anywhere that wants them..even the bricks and mortar auction houses don't seem interested anymore, and some of mine are real vintage swords, not decorative pieces.

shaun_from_Africa

Should we be wary of someone who admits to having knives and swords hidden behind her wardrobes!

soolin wrote: »

Anything with a blade is going to be near impossible to sell, I should know, I have dozens hidden behind wardrobes and in storage

Strapped

shaun_from_Africa wrote: »

Should we be wary of someone who admits to having knives and swords hidden behind her wardrobes!

Probably best not to accept a nightcap and a "let's play tie-up"

soolin

shaun_from_Africa wrote: »

Should we be wary of someone who admits to having knives and swords hidden behind her wardrobes!

I don't know what else to do with them, but I admit anyone moving my wardrobes is in for a shock,

Strapped wrote: »

Probably best not to accept a nightcap and a "let's play tie-up"

Oi :rotfl:

DigForVictory

I'll give you good odds there's a chunk of a certain generation with a sword in the bedroom.

Heaven help us if my parents ever do get burgled. As m'father will either get the sword behind the headboard taken off him or the would-be robber will have to survive the spectacle of an elderly chap, mightily peeved & coming for the unwanted visitor with sword raised & quite possibly without dressing gown....

Several outdoorsy souls are tricky to relocate too. Not only are there all the knives, axes, machetes they've *admitted* to the missus to having, there are also all the ones they *haven't*.

forgotmyname

Which would scare a burglar more? The sight of an elderly naked man with wrinkles and saggy bits or a big sword?

Strapped

OK, in an effort to help the OP - are your swords straight or curved? How long are the blades? As this will affect whether you can sell them in the UK (or even give them away!)

Strapped

You may get some advice from these guys, or there are a few other sword/knife forums http://www.swordforum.com/forums/forum.php There are issues about knowing whether it's legal to sell into the market you are targeting (eg USA), age checks, etc. I only know (a little) about martial arts weapons so I'm not entirely sure where your swords would fall (excuse the pun). A bricks and mortar auction house might be safest to stay on the right side of the law.

theelliotts

The wedding sword is about 24 inches and is very decorative, the idea is you have the names engraved and put somewhere to display. The Charles Diana one is linger also very decorative and is for decoration. Both swords have never been sharpened as they are for show only. Just frustrated that we can't seem to sell and yet they are lovely items.
If only I could advertise on Ebay.com

StumpyPumpy

soolin wrote: »

I don't know what else to do with them, but I admit anyone moving my wardrobes is in for a shock

No swords in Stumpy Manor, but we do have an interesting piece of militaria hanging up behind the front door.

Known as the "Supply Squadron Guard" it is a weighted pickaxe handle on a loop of rope with the aforementioned name imprinted down the side. Probably dates from around WWII and must count as one of the less lethal but more "informal" army weapons put into service. I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end, though probably preferable to a fixed bayonet.

With regard to the question at hand see http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/New-UK-Sword-Legislation-FAQ-/10000000006500890/g.html for ebay's policy on swords and a reasonable description of the law regarding sword sales in the UK.

SP