My only experience in buying from Japan is with Tsuruta-San at AOIart.
Hoping there are members with much longer experience than I and have the 'low-down' on the place.
I'm looking at buying a Tokobetsu Hozon sword and don't wish to throw money out the window- though, of course, I'd use
a credit card ( citibank has been great with fraud issues )to make the purchase and not a bank wire.
Still, I prefer to rely on the experiences of those who've gone before me. :-D
Thanks in advance.
jonnyuzi@gmail.com
My personal experience with e-sword to be shared ...
with this board after I receive the sword.
Or should I not?
Nihonto Message Board/previous post here-answered THERE! :-)
Not sure if any of you are aware of this excellent source of Nihonto experts and novices, alike.
http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/
I have found it, in merely a week, to be a great source of information from like-minded souls.
A veritable treasure trove of information and friendly users.
Many answered the question I had about e-sword and helped me FINALLY make a smart buy. ( OK-one out of two :)
I'm indebted to the fellas there for their prompt replies and addressing novice questions.
Sadly, I made my first purchase a mere week before a member posted an "advice for newbies' and I made a poor purchase from AOI.
Check it out!
I guarantee you you will be happy you did!