Want to buy an antique sword, but don't know how? A beginner's guide to starting your own collection

Описание: In this nine-year late reply to a video by Matt Easton of ‪@scholagladiatoria‬ we take a look at antique sword collecting from the perspective of an absolute beginner, and try to answer the first questions that come to mind once you decide this is the path you want to take:
How do I buy antique swords?
Where can I find them?

here's the video:
   • Where to buy antique swords  

We also dive into why it's important to do your own research before taking the plunge, both for the good of the community, as well as your wallet's.

Finally, we take a look at some of the more common avenues to secure your first antique sword: Auction houses, antique dealers specialized in swords, and marketplaces.

Whatever you do, keep in mind that doing your own research is the most important step you can take to starting a collection on the right foot, that no solution is completely foolproof, and that collecting antiques carries some risks.

Looking to learn more from people with experience with antique and modern swords? Check out the channels below:
‪@dlatrexswords‬
‪@alientude‬
‪@IPostSwords‬
‪@AcademyofHistoricalFencing‬
‪@Skallagrim‬
‪@scholagladiatoria‬
‪@thierrytheswordguy6913‬
‪@isellswords5494‬
‪@Matthew_Jensen‬
‪@pinswords‬
and many others I am forgetting right now...

Happy collecting, and good luck!