Hey you Masons out there ...

[Thumper]

I gots a sale this weekend and they have a couple of "Knights Templar" swords that look kinda cool. What's the story on these things? Worth fooling with?

http://pictures.estatesales.net/990840/23527492/1.jpg


http://pictures.estatesales.net/990840/23527496/1.jpg

[Captain]

List it as a Tyler's sword.
It should bring you some bucks

[Big Muddy]

I'm very interested in them, Thump....there's prolly not a particular story about them, as they are used for ceremonial purposes in every Masonic Lodge....as Cap said, they are Tiler's swords....I assume swords can be shipped....if so, I would be interested in purchasing them from you, unless they sell astronomically high at the sale....I've already got two of them, but I just sorta like the looks of those.

What day is the sale???....you could text me the prices, and I can decide, then.

Thanks

[Thumper]

One is being auctioned as I speak ... it closes in about 3-4 minutes. I'm gonna watch it and see what happens.

[Big Muddy]

Ok, thanks.

[Chicken Dinner]

I'm interested as well. I "inherited" one from my Great Uncle. I'd never sell it, but am interested in what it's worth. BM, if this is the sort of thing a Lodge would like returned vs. kept as a family heirloom by a non-Masonic heathen, let me know.

[Thumper]

Well, that auction for a plain looking sword (no case) just closed for $115, but it supposedly had "issues".

I've researched these things a bit more I guess as I still have no clue what they're worth! I suppose it all depends on the sword as the one's I've seen so far have SOLD for as little as $50 up to $1000! I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be buying these things since I'm clueless as to how to appraise them. As for this weekend, I've been to this guy's sales a couple of times, but I don't really know these people and can't even remember how their prices run.

[Thumper]

Example:

This one sold (sword and scabbard) for $45.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFg3OTA=/z/04cAAOSw3ydVuXem/$_57.JPG http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFg2NjM=/z/4NAAAOSw3ydVuXg~/$_57.JPG



And this one sold for $941 and this same guy sold another one that looks just like it for $734.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg3Njg=/z/WdkAAOSwPcVVlzDs/$_57.JPG http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/LfAAAOSw~gRVlzDp/$_57.JPG


But this one sold for $60!

http://treasuregurus.com/ebay/KN/KN-FULLSIZEMASON.jpg



This one for $150.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MzU4WDE1OTU=/z/HdIAAOSweW5VXPuq/$_57.JPG

[Captain]

I'm interested as well. I "inherited" one from my Great Uncle. I'd never sell it, but am interested in what it's worth. BM, if this is the sort of thing a Lodge would like returned vs. kept as a family heirloom by a non-Masonic heathen, let me know.
They would be honored for you to keep it. And would love even more for you to join and see what your great uncle used it for. You would extremely enjoy the "work"

[Thumper]

I think I could prolly tell the difference in quality if I could hold them in my hands and do a side X side comparison of a "cheap" one and a "nice" one ... but right now I think I'd be a bit uncomfortable making a decision.

[Big Muddy]

No problem, Thump....I was just wanting a couple of them to place on the wall, above my Masonic apron.....maybe next time.

[Thumper]

I'd hate to pay $500 for a $50 sword ... but then, I wouldn't mind paying $50 for a $500 sword! :D

[Captain]

Are you going to the sale Thump? If so you and Eddie just agree on a price for them and see what they want? Who knows you may get there and they are marked 15 bucks each? That would certainly be a good wall hanger. If you get there and they want 50 bucks each that might not be worth the gamble.

[Chicken Dinner]

They would be honored for you to keep it. And would love even more for you to join and see what your great uncle used it for. You would extremely enjoy the "work"

You're probably right, Larke. I'm probably the first man in my family not to belong in at least 150 years. I'll probably talk to my father about it when the kids are a little older. But, I'm just stretched real thin right now being a Scout leader and coaching sports two out of three seasons.

[Thumper]

Are you going to the sale Thump? If so you and Eddie just agree on a price for them and see what they want? Who knows you may get there and they are marked 15 bucks each? That would certainly be a good wall hanger. If you get there and they want 50 bucks each that might not be worth the gamble.

As far as I know, I'll be going. My buddy and I usually get together and map out our strategy on Wednesday. We'll most likely go, but I just don't know in what order it will be. It may be the first one we hit ... or the 3rd or 4th ... not sure yet.

[Big Muddy]

Okay, Thump, here's my max offer for all three....$150 bucks, plus shipping....I paid $35 each for the ones I've got.

However, if you don't want to even fool with them, then that's no problem, whatsoever.

I don't really need the darn things, but will buy them at that price.

[Thumper]

Ummm, I think there are only TWO swords Edward. Two swords and two sheaths (is that the right term?) plus one has the leather case (I assume that's the third item)?

[Big Muddy]

Ok, I musta mis-read the pics....make that $100 bucks , plus shipping for the two.

(P.S. You need to vacuum your carpet.) ;););)

[Thumper]

Ha ha ha! You goofy old geezer! That ain't MY carpet ... I haven't even been to the sale yet. :crazy

[Big Muddy]

Yeah, I know....I was just being Phole-ish-----"picking" and "noticing". ;)

[Thumper]

Ya' know, it just hit me (especially easy since he's not here to defend himself) ... ya' ever realize how similar the words P-hole and A-hole are? :D

[LJ3]

He's gettin' to be a cranky old fucker, too. Since he ain't here and all :)

[Captain]

Don't be offerin' that dufe no hundred dollars. He might get em for 50 cent each. :D
Yea Posthole is getting to be a mighty grumpy ol' ass! ;)

[Captain]

ya' ever realize how similar the words P-hole and A-hole are? :D

Yea, they pretty "close". (Pun intended)
Some folks they are REALLY close.. :D

[Herb2]

Don't you guys all gang up on Posthole when he's not here.

Wait until he gets back and THEN do it.

[Captain]

He would expect no less. I've been in fish camp with him before. No one is safe! :D

[No-till Boss]

Strange thing about the masons stuff, recently a guy died from my home town (500 pop) and I knew him so so. Well his masons accomplishments in the obits were too long to read. I never knew any of that, and I knew him all my life, I thought he was just a old retired guy who fished a lot. Almost like he was world renowned .....

[Buckrub]

Some people are like that....

[Bwana]

And then there are some who are a legend in their own mind.