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LordTemujin
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Post What's an 'authentic' Sting sword worth?
on: May 04, 2004 04:08
There are a few repro's on Ebay of Sting + scabbard. What's it worth for a wall hanger?

Also, same for Glamdring? More or less for scabbard vs. wall plaque?

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Post RE: What's an 'authentic' Sting sword worth?
on: May 31, 2004 01:07
What's it worth? Something's worth just exactly what you're willing to pay for it.

That said, the no-name Pakistani replicas are garbage. Irregular etching on the blade, the leaf pattern on the grip looks like it was put on with a paint pen, and the whole thing is loose. BUT the whole thing is less than $30. And you're helping bilk United Cutlery out of their license royalties, for what it's worth -- that last is between you and your conscience.

The United Cutlery stuff is much better fit and finish, though in my personal opinion still not worth the triple digit prices asked. But then, I've a prejudice against things that look like swords but aren't of "real" quality.
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