No regrets
"I bought mine a few years back (2002 I think) when it was offered for $35. You most likely won't regret paying what they're asking now. It is a very good quality sword for the price. I've done some light sparring with it and outside of a few nicks it's held up fine. The scabbard leaves something to be desired, but on the rare occasion I carry this piece I use my back hanger for it anyway. (Rare only because it's too fantasy for my reenactment troop). Over the last year or so the handle has picked up a slight crack along the wood grain, but not bad for a 10 year old sword that was never designed for actual combat!"