It was a proxy buyer. I’ve not been following these, so I’ve no idea about the price history. Sure looks impressive, though.
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Piece was a no-go for me from the onset due to the stamping 
Kicking myself for not buying a tarnished Scepter in 2021 for ¥5400.
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The lettering looks painted on to me… and I think bidders were counting on that, hence the high bid amounts. I grabbed the photo and enlarged. I don’t see any grooves where lettering overlays them, so as I see it that’s paint which can be dissolved and washed away.
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I didn’t get it. 
I wanted it but not at that price. I wasn’t too worried about the lettering. I could polish that off pretty easily in my studio. Could have even re-plated it if necessary.
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I have wanted to get the 3 different Scepters, and now have all three, but the Gold and the Sterling Silver are later versions with Gen 2 tips (standard 2mm press-fit tips), not the original unique cone tips.
I still want the Gen 1 Scepters.
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