all testimonies
Below are all the buyer testimonies we have recorded, with the most recent at the top. We keep a track of them to help you feel secure and comfortable in your purchase knowing you are buying the real deal from a genuine antiques dealer. In addition I'd encourage you to check me out via those I link to on my links pages, most whom have known me for the last two or three decades!
Feel free to add your comments by emailing us if you have bought anything and wish to leave feedback. Unless you state otherwise we will only use your initials.
I receive the cap this day, I very happy. This cap is very beautiful. I hope that find other beautiful items in your shop. Many thanks. S T, France, 12.03.2010 Just a quick mail to let you know the medals arrived today, very pleased with them and your service. S S, UK, 10.03.2010 Thank you very much for all your patience. I will be sure to leave positive feedback on your website. It has been a pleasure doing business with you. A I, USA, 02.03.2010 Thank you for your excellent service, I'm very pleased with both the items. R L, UK, 26.02.2010 The Lee Metford bayonet and scabbard arrived today. I am delighted with its condition and also with the prompt service. M F, UK, 18.02.2010 Having had time to have a relax and a good look at the brooch, am very pleased with it, many thanks for sending it on promptly and safely. Will keep an eye on the site. G B, UK, 13.02.2010 Got the sword today and I'm very happy with it. P J, UK, 12.02.2010 Thanks and badge arrived this am an excellent find so thanks once again. C D, UK, 12.01.2010 I am wholly delighted with the shako plate. [It] is a wee cracker. It is a real pleasure to have something combining both condition and quality in equal parts, and I simply could not be more pleased. R H, UK, 08.01.2010 Received it safely this morning and extremely happy with it! S S, UK, 06.01.2010 Bayonet arrived safely today. Thanks very much indeed, I'm very pleased with it. N M, UK, 30.12.2009 Just to let you know the gun came this morning. Just as described. Lovely little piece. Would just like to thank you for all the help. C C, UK, 23.12.2009 I received the badge. It is a great item. E C, Italy, 29.11.2009 Arrived this morning thank you, liked the 'Packaging'. M W, UK, 20.11.2009 The RFC buttons are Wonderful, thank you. D D, Canada, 11.11.2009 On Saturday they arrived the badges, very good, great service. F A, Spain, 02.11.2009 I have received the belt clasp today. It is in better quality than I expected... C M, UK, 16.10.2009 The knot is here, it's very fine M B, Germany, 08.10.2009 Very pleased with Mutterkreuz you sent me, thanks for your efficient service and hope to do business in future. P N, UK, 09.09.2009 I wanted to let you know that the kepi arrived today safely. A super nice kepi! Also wanted to say that it was a pleasure doing business with you. M S, USA, 20.08.2009 Pickers and chains arrived this morning and are great! M T, UK, 15.08.2009 Bayonets arrived today, very nice! M G, Germany, 22.06.2009 Just to let you know that the bayonet arrived safely this morning by Royal Mail. I am delighted with it and it will be put to very good use at some forthcoming events. A F, UK, 23.05.2009 The pommel arrived safely today... It's a nice little object and really quite tactile... As usual, it was a pleasure to do business with you and I look forward to finding something else in your stock to tempt me. J M, UK, 09.05.2009 Just to let you know the badge arrived safely. Thank you very much. I'm very pleased with it. R L, UK, 22.04.2009 I got the helmet yesterday. It's a great piece. L L, USA, 21.04.2009 Collected bayonet this morning, all safe & sound as described. Been looking for one as good as this for years. Thank you. J S, UK, 16.04.2009 The dirk arrived this morning and I could not be happier with it! Excellent little piece, most unusual... I look forward to doing more business with you, as finance permits; rest assured you will be highly recommended to my collecting colleagues. C C, Australia, 15.04.2009 Many many many thanks about [for] your dagger! Very fine quality! I love it! A P, Russia, 07.04.2009 The buckle arrived, thank you very much! Very good package!! Thanks for the good and fast service.. C U, Germany, 07.04.2009 We did get it. My son was thrilled. Thanks. A K, USA, 07.04.2009 The goods are safely in and I am delighted. Many thanks for the outstanding handling of this order and I hope we can do many more. M R, USA, 03.04.2009 Thanks for the excellent service. I am really happy with my purchase. I look forward to buying from you again. M S, USA, 21.03.2009 Package received promptly and safely and many thanks for this. S F, UK, 02.03.2009 Just to let you know that the badge arrived here safe and sound.. Thanks for the great service.... the badge is in exceptional condition. D C, Canada, 16.02.2009 Thank you for a such a smooth transaction, I'll be sure to visit your site on a regular basis. L M, Channel Islands, 14.02.2009 Received the buttons today, many thanks and I hope to be dealing again with you very soon. S M, UK, 10.02.2009 Many thanks for the belt buckle, it arrived on Wednesday and I am very pleased with the purchase. K E, UK, 06.02.2009 Thank you very much for sending the order through so quickly. S H, UK, 05.02.2009 The buckle arrived today in good order, many thanks for the speedy delivery. A nice buckle, as described, and a welcome addition to my collection. Will revisit your website regularly for other items of interest. L M, Channel Islands, 30.01.2009 The cavalry sword arrived safely this morning, very pleased with it. Many thanks. S G, UK, 20.01.2009 The helmet arrived the day before yesterday and I had a look at it today and everything looks perfect. You packed it up very well indeed. ... I've never seen him so thrilled with a gift! H J, USA, 12.12.2008 The bayonet is a splendid addition to my collection... C T, UK, 03.12.2008 The buckle arrived today in good order. Many thanks. I will keep an eye on your website for other buckles that may interest me... A N, UK, 30.09.2008 [It] got in [arrived]! It's a fine piece. G V, Belgium, 11.08.2008 Just a note to confirm that the [helmet plate centre] has arrived safely. It is a superb piece. Thank you. G S, UK, 19.07.2008 Just to say many thanks for the fast service, it's an excellent little item. Will be watching for you listing more of these and other makes? P A, UK, 26.06.2008 The package arrived safely today. Thank you very much for the easy transaction and prompt shipping. I am very happy with the sword and hope to do business with you again. T L, Slovenia, 28.05.2008 Holster arrived on Saturday. Fantastic service, thanks a lot. L P, UK, 26.05.2008 It came on Wednesday, in perfect condition, excellent piece. I will be ordering from you soon I'm sure, many thanks. P A, UK, 04.05.2008 Good news, my friend, the boot knife has arrived safe and sound. This example will more than fill my collection need. R M, USA, 01.05.2008 Pistol arrived safely, thanks for the prompt service. M W, UK, 26.03.2008 It is here! Very nice piece! That is a wonderful birthday present for my new life. M G, Germany, 29.02.2008 MANY THANKS CHRIS, BUCKLE ARRIVED THIS MORNING, GREAT SERVICE. SUPERB BUCKLE. M H, UK, 20.02.2008 Many thanks, badge was awaiting my return today. Pleasure dealing with you again. I'll be back again. P B, UK, 20.02.2008 The packet has arrived safely and the content is very nice! R P, Italy, 08.02.2008 Your package arrived safely and in perfect condition this morning - and it's brilliant - and I am very pleased with it. J P, UK, 02.02.2008 I received the helmet plate yesterday, very pleased. Thank you. R C, Ireland, 29.01.2008 Received the Webley holster today. Thanks, it's really beautiful! ... Thanks again for your great service. P G, France, 07.01.2008 Everything AOK. Excellent stuff on your part. I would not hesitate to buy like objects off you again. My sincere thanks! D S, Australia, 31.12.2007 | My bayonet arrived this morning, super fast delivery! It's an excellent bayonet and I'm very pleased with it!! S A, UK, 12.12.2007 Buckle arrived this morning. Better than expected. Many thanks. M H, UK, 11.12.2007 Today I have received the Bilbo. It is a beautiful sword. Thank you! R K, Netherlands, 06.12.2007 I wanted to thank you for the perfect service that you did selling and packing the swords. Everything worked perfect. At the airport I had no troubles at all, the airline took the package without been astonished at all. H S, Austria, 19.10.2007 Received the Porte-feu..nice piece! B F, Ireland, 25.09.2007 Bayonets arrived safe today. Nice bayonets. Thanks for the good and fast delivery. M G, Germany, 19.09.2007 The iron cross you sent me came on Saturday morning. Very pleased with the medal. A M, UK, 13.08.2007 The medal is in superb condition and the pouch. Thanks very much, Chris. M T, UK, 21.03.2007 Just to let you know the sword arrived today. Great condition, really chuffed with it. Many thanks. S W, UK, 20.03.2007 Fantastic purchase, all badges genuine as described, a pleasure to do business! J N, UK, 10.02.2007 ...the sword arrived safely today... My son, who shares my interest in antique edged weapons and for whom I bought the sword, is delighted. G A, France, 24.01.2007 The tipstaff arrived today and it's beautiful. I couldn't be more pleased. You're a pleasure to deal with. D B, USA, 08.01.2007 Hi Chris, just to let you know my sword knot arrived first thing this morning and I am very happy with it and the fast service. P C, UK, 22.12.2006 I collected my iron cross this am from the sorting office. Thank you for the medal; as before it's a very nice one. Thank you for your prompt service and I look forward to purchasing more in the future from you and your wonderful site. J B, UK, 07.12.2006 I recieved the medal today and I am very pleased with the quality. It is in excellent condition, both the medal and the ribbon, for an original. M T, UK, 30.11.2006 Very great item and I'm very pleased with it. The bayonet arrived without any problem. Thank you. M Z, Slovenia, 21.11.2006 You worked your magic again. The knife arrived this afternoon without any problem. [My husband] is quite delighted with it. J J, Canada, 07.11.2006 Just to tell you that the bayo arrived today and I'm very pleased with it. C A, Netherlands, 06.11.2006 Just received the buckle, it's very nice! R P, Italy, 27.10.2006 The cross arrived safely this morning. Thank you very much for your excellent service. M N, UK, 24.10.2006 Bayonet arrived safe + sound this AM Sat. Special delivery excellent again. Worth the few extra bob. To be honest it was better than I dared hope. I usually avoid polished bits like the plague!! Your price was a bit fierce!! - but a great marking I lacked... Please email me anytime you have anything that might be of interest. C W, UK, 09.09.2006 Hallo Chris, its coming [it came] today, it's very good, thank you. P P, Sweden, 16.08.2006 Medal received. The quality is as described (or better). R D, UK, 11.08.2006 Got the medal today. It's a fine medal and I'm very happy with it. Thanks. P F, UK, 21.06.2006 Incredibly, I received your shipment today. Super fast delivery, I was expecting it on Saturday. The helmet was, as you said, 100%. The side cap is excellent also... L T, USA, 08.06.2006 Thank you for the receipt. It wasn't necessary so soon. I was happy to get it when we meet. You have a most excellent reputation and I trust you. It is a pleasure to do business with you and hope to do more. A T, UK, 08.06.2006 The bayonet arrived at 8.00 this morning! It's excellent, just what I was after and I'm well pleased with it! S A, UK, 16.05.2006 Just wanted to thank you very much for finding the sword - you have made C's day and therefore mine! A J, UK, 04.05.2006 Hanger arrived safe and sound 11.30ish today. Very pleased, it's as expected. Your excellent pics make all the difference in terms of confident buying over the net. As a matter of interest, the frog, which as you said is very a/f, is, as you thought, 'spot on'. On closer inspection it is a mk.1 Naval Frog, designated 'for cutlasses'. Date seems around 1860ish give or take. By the way, I think your site is very user friendly. Seems to work much better than many and up to date, a rarity!!! C W, UK, 20.04.2006 I have safely received the VK 2 award. Many thanks for dealing with my order so promptly. I G, UK, 28.03.2006 Hello Chris, just to let you know that I received the parcel, very pleased with it. C T, UK, 08.03.2006 Bayonets arrived safely just now! Really, they're great, and I will definitely buy from you again. N F, USA, 03.03.2006 Thank you for the bayonet... I am absolutely thrilled with it. Look forward to more purchases from you. D B, UK, 16.02.2006 Received eagle today, exellent and well wrapped, thank you. D T, UK, 15.02.2006 ...acquiring this bayonet has completely changed my way of thinking on collecting bayonets. I have become extremely fond of the bayonet... Thanking you once again for the very professional way in which you handled the money [going to the wrong account] problem. P J, South Africa, 04.02.2006 I received the book yesterday and I must say I am delighted with it, a cracking piece of work ... A very big thank you for perservering and getting the book to me, a big thumbs up for you and your business. C B, UK, 05.01.2006 The bayonet arrived safely this morning, it's excellent and exactly what I've been looking for, I'm very pleased with it! ... I've bookmarked your site and will keep a regular check to see what you have. S A, UK, 05.01.2006 The parcel has arrived. Fantastic bayonets!!! Thank you very much! M G, Germany, 09.12.2005 I received the bayonet today. Very nice example. I will keep an eye on your site for possible future purchases. D E, USA, 23.11.2005 Safely arrived. Many thanks for the information. Your site is on my list of favourites. R B, UK, 16.11.2005 The pouches arrived today. EXCELLENT RELICS, THANK YOU. I look forward to doing business with you again. Thank You Chris. J S, USA, 12.11.2005 I am more and more pleased with the sword, and am wondering whether to do an article on it... M M, UK, 04.11.2005 The sword arrived first thing and it is an excellent item - many thanks indeed! Good to do business with you. M M, UK, 01.11.2005 Yes, arrived safe and sound, very nice, and very interesting. Have a couple of friends in the States slavering over the pictures, one of them loves searching old lists, etc. If I can tie it down more definitely will let you know. N R, UK, 19.10.2005 I received the silver Verdienstkreuz this morning. Your swiftness and dedication was very much appreciated and, though the envelope arrived with a Post Office sticker saying it had been found open or damaged, the cross was unharmed and looks beautiful. Thanks for your time. E C, UK, 18.10.2005 Arrived safely. Excellent item. Really good condition. A good addition to the collection. Many thanks for a stress free transaction. R B, UK, 17.10.2005 Swords mattered [arrived?]. I am very content. You still have which good swords for the sale? H K, Germany, 17.10.2005 I am just dropping your company a line to say thank you for the 2nd WW Iron Cross, that my brother has purchased off your site Thursday evening. We received it 1st class today and it is in excellent condition. Many thanks again. J B, UK, 15.10.2005 Just a short note to let you know that I have collected the Police fur cap this morning from the Post Office. I am really happy with it, and for sure I will give a thumbs-up to your service. This was the first item I ever bought from you, and I hope it will not be the last. I G, Malta, 03.10.2005 Found the item a little on the expensive side and a bit disappointed that you were unwilling to bend a bit on the price of the Officer's Tunic Eagle (half the fun of buying, after all, is the haggling), but impressed by the speed of delivery and the quality of the item. Was well worth it in the long run... G F, UK, 30.08.2005 Dear Chris, I am the chap who bought the wonderful card of the Subador Major... S N, USA, 30.08.2005 Thank you. I have received the bayonet. It is indeed in excellent condition and miracle! It fits my antique P53 perfectly. A F, Belgium, 29.08.2005 I should have written sooner, but I did want to let you know that the photos arrived safely and are absolutely fabulous. I could not be happier with them. Thanks for the excellent service and great photos. I hope we have occasion to do business together again. J B, USA, 18.08.2005 The tipstaff arrived safe this morning, and I am very pleased with it. J B, UK, 17.08.2005 Hi Chris, medals arrived safely and I am very pleased, will leave a mention for you on a military collectors forum and hopefully you may pick up some business. Once again thank you. Wayne Sinnot, UK, 04.08.2005 ?20 postage is fine, can't wait for the sword to arrive. The last sword I purchased from you was in really nice condition. S W, UK, 04.07.2005 Received the Party eagle badge this morning (Saturday)... thanks very much for the speedy service. P J, UK, 02.07.2005 Excellent information, Chris, you've been making a big effort! I will spell it out more closely (I'm a historian!) and don't think Bezdek can add much more. A C, Belgium, 26.06.2005 The bayonet arrived safe and sound this morning. It is absolutely magnificent. I am thrilled to bits with it. Thanks for all the interest you have shown. My very best wishes, and thank you, very sincerely, once again. L L, UK, 08.06.2005 Thank you, Chris. All arrived safely. Very quickly too, much quicker than from the US! Very satisfied. It is a nice sword. Anyway, thanks again and I have marked your site for future interest. T P, New Zealand, 04.04.2005 |