Palad Khik - Penis Amulets

[Malthus101]

So..... where to begin?

I wanna grab myself one of these "lucky" penis charms!

I have heard that the amulet market is the place to go - but obviously I have no clue about the history of these amulets, could not tell a modern production one from an antique. A minefield in other words.

I went to River City and there was an excellent antique shop there - the lady was nice and spoke good English. She happened to have some of these Palad Khik for sale. A small dark wood one, about an inch and a half long, asking price, 6,300 baht. But if I buy right away, 5,000 baht (I love how they do these deals!)

She had bone ones and even ivory ones. The bone were nice too, about the same price.

I don't think she was a rip-off merchant but then at the same time, the River City is clearly aimed at people with too much money!

Any of you folks bought from the amulet market? Can you lend any advice with price ranges etc.

Do you think 5,000 was a normal price for a small wodden Palid Khik? (it was very tasteful... well, as tasteful as a small wooden penis can be!)

I suppose it would be nice to have an older one that is hand made as opposed to a Chinese factory one.

Thanks.

[thaicbr]

So..... where to begin?

 

I wanna grab myself one of these "lucky" penis charms!

 

I have heard that the amulet market is the place to go - but obviously I have no clue about the history of these amulets, could not tell a modern production one from an antique. A minefield in other words.

 

I went to River City and there was an excellent antique shop there - the lady was nice and spoke good English. She happened to have some of these Palad Khik for sale. A small dark wood one, about an inch and a half long, asking price, 6,300 baht. But if I buy right away, 5,000 baht (I love how they do these deals!)

 

She had bone ones and even ivory ones. The bone were nice too, about the same price.

 

I don't think she was a rip-off merchant but then at the same time, the River City is clearly aimed at people with too much money!

 

Any of you folks bought from the amulet market? Can you lend any advice with price ranges etc.

 

Do you think 5,000 was a normal price for a small wodden Palid Khik? (it was very tasteful... well, as tasteful as a small wooden penis can be!)

 

I suppose it would be nice to have an older one that is hand made as opposed to a Chinese factory one.

 

Thanks.

Don't you already have a hand made penis????

Why the hell would you pay ANY money for a penis amulet or for that matter ANY amulet unless it's purely decorative.

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[Jasun]

5000 baht for a wooden penis? I think she was trying to stiff you.

[Payboy]

Get a plastic one, they're cheaper and run on batteries.

[David48]

Do you mean one of these?

We get them from a relative Monk.

It's a real one ... 100%

BTW ... I think the OP is having a wee gentle pull of our leg with his posts ... ... I'm happy to indulge ... up to a point.

.

Edited June 21, 2013 by David48

[Malthus101]

Thanks guys, very helpful!

Any REAL advice on buying these things.........

Thanking you kindly!

[chuang]

Prices are subjective.....just like artworks...

[harsh4]

Get a plastic one, they're cheaper and run on batteries.

funny...:-)

[asdecas]

Don't cock up your bargaining.

It's a fallacy that these phalluses need to be made with the right tools - any prick can make one.

But if you are going to do it yourself, remember to wear a helmet - otherwise you'll be shafted.

Just remember a woody works best in the mornings.

[how241]

Get a plastic one, they're cheaper and run on batteries.

+1

[winstonc]

Don't cock up your bargaining.

It's a fallacy that these phalluses need to be made with the right tools - any prick can make one.

But if you are going to do it yourself, remember to wear a helmet - otherwise you'll be shafted.

Just remember a woody works best in the mornings.

what a tool,,,hahahahhaa

[Songhua]

For gawd's sake OP, get a grip.

[Para]

Thanks guys, very helpful!

Any REAL advice on buying these things.........

Thanking you kindly!

What advice are you after?

Firstly I have to ask why do you want a palad khik you are aware of the history and reason behind them?

As with any Amulet they are not ours to buy or sell its considered very bad to use these words instead we simply 'rent' them.

You need to know the Monk that made it before you can gauge if the rental price is right. 5k is about 4900THB too much for a copy and a fraction of the cost of a sort after one.

Renting direct from a Temple is certainly the easiest way to ensure authenticity. Walking in blind will almost certainly guarantee getting ripped off.

Spotting fake from real is incredibly difficult. I have spent time here ordained as a Monk and have been taught about Amulets by a Thai friend with 40 years of experience but would consider my knowledge about them slightly above ignorant.........

[Several]

Don't cock up your bargaining.

It's a fallacy that these phalluses need to be made with the right tools - any prick can make one.

But if you are going to do it yourself, remember to wear a helmet - otherwise you'll be shafted.

Just remember a woody works best in the mornings.

Re-member. Heh.

[rascalman]

Why on earth would anyone would buy such nonsensr?

[Raesum]

My sister in law wears hers around her waist to ward off the ghosts and spirits.For her it is no joke.She truly believes that it will protect he from "the other world"

[somdej]

You may well wish to visit my website http://www.paladkhik.com that will provide you a lot of background information and maybe even help you make an informed decision.

[somdej]

I might also add that some of the most expensive Palad Khik can easily reach a price of 500,000 Baht +.at auction....

[Just1Voice]

My thanks to the OP. I really needed a good laugh this evening.

[thaicbr]

I might also add that some of the most expensive Palad Khik can easily reach a price of 500,000 Baht +.at auction....

That's just plain stupid and highlights the commercialism of Buddhism by some temple Abbots which is strange because things like this are more animism.

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[somdej]

I might also add that some of the most expensive Palad Khik can easily reach a price of 500,000 Baht +.at auction....

That's just plain stupid and highlights the commercialism of Buddhism by some temple Abbots which is strange because things like this are more animism.

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Your response pretty much shows a limited knowledge of Thai amulets and there are many people that would strongly disagree with you.not only on a religious basis but also those that enjoy collecting rare antiques. Indeed many amulets can easily fetch 20 million Baht or more, which when you think about it is less than a million US dollars and in comparison with rare antiques and works of art from the US or Europe that is not a large sum.

Edited June 21, 2013 by somdej

[Emdog]

Sorry, but people do buy the stupidest things. But if you want to pay 5,000 I will also throw in a genuine piece of the original cross.

[khaowong1]

Thanks guys, very helpful!

Any REAL advice on buying these things.........

Thanking you kindly!goo

There's a guy named: Ajarn Spenser Littlewood, who lives here in Thailand.. He's as close as an expert in these amulets as any one I know..google him. I believe he lives in Nakhon Pathom. not sure.. He has a facebook page and a e-mail address on google. good luck.

[purrboat]

Nothing wrong with people paying extreme amounts of money for these amulets. Especially if they do their research and conclude that they are indeed the real thing and not some Chinese knock off. Westerners pay rediculous amounts of money for all types

of things that should be donated to the Goodwill. Just look at the money people pay for Hollywood stars clothes, signs and signatures. Value is in the eye of the beholder. These amulets (the real ones) would appear to have some history behind them and

we should not judge until we are educated on the subject. For all we know possessing one of these "amulet" may actually have magical powers that indeed does perform some "magic" in that special area. One should not question the power behind these

amulets until they know the history.

[pizzachang]

Like any piece of art, you can pay as much as you want to pay Long ago, I saw an "amulet" of ivory made into a hash pipe w/ the bowl as "balls". It seemed to be popular with the ladies, so I assume it had some power

[oops]

There are so many pricks in Thailand, no reason go to far to find a prick that suits your taste.

[Malthus101]

Do you mean one of these?

LR DSCF8120.JPG LR DSCF8122.JPG

We get them from a relative Monk.

It's a real one ... 100%

BTW ... I think the OP is having a wee gentle pull of our leg with his posts ... ... I'm happy to indulge ... up to a point.

.

Hi - yes I do but smaller, keyring sized ones.

[David48]

Do you mean one of these?

LR DSCF8120.JPG LR DSCF8122.JPG

We get them from a relative Monk.

It's a real one ... 100%

BTW ... I think the OP is having a wee gentle pull of our leg with his posts ... ... I'm happy to indulge ... up to a point.

.

Hi - yes I do but smaller, keyring sized ones.

don't know how small you want them.

The one in the photo is the size on my 'pinkie' finger.

[Malthus101]

Thanks guys, very helpful!

Any REAL advice on buying these things.........

Thanking you kindly!

What advice are you after?

Firstly I have to ask why do you want a palad khik you are aware of the history and reason behind them?

As with any Amulet they are not ours to buy or sell its considered very bad to use these words instead we simply 'rent' them.

You need to know the Monk that made it before you can gauge if the rental price is right. 5k is about 4900THB too much for a copy and a fraction of the cost of a sort after one.

Renting direct from a Temple is certainly the easiest way to ensure authenticity. Walking in blind will almost certainly guarantee getting ripped off.

Spotting fake from real is incredibly difficult. I have spent time here ordained as a Monk and have been taught about Amulets by a Thai friend with 40 years of experience but would consider my knowledge about them slightly above ignorant.........

Thanks, yes exactly - I only have a cursory understanding of what they are for, no great knowledge. Actually, the lady in the shop told me that I should visit a temple outside of Bangkok (one of the places she suggested was Phetchaburi) she said there the monks in the temples give them to visitors (I think that's what she said - or maybe you make a donation to the Wat and in return they will give you a palad khik)

I think due to the honest advice she gave me that she was not trying to rip me off and the shop certainly would not have fake modern reproduction palad khik's in amongst all the other genuine antiques in the shop. BUT, I didn't ask if they came with any certificate or story behind each one. It seems silly to obtain a real one without knowing the history.

Even though not ripping me off, the fact she said the opening price was 6,300 but I could have it for 5,000 ( a drop of 1,300 baht in 2 seconds!) makes me feel that I would definitely be paying way over the odds (especially to keep the shop in business in the expensive location)

There was something about these ones though, they were very "charming".

I have seen a factory made one and they are not good - it is obvious they are factory make. But, faking a real one, I wouldn't be able to tell. It's amazing what people can do to fake products.

[Malthus101]

You may well wish to visit my website http://www.paladkhik.com that will provide you a lot of background information and maybe even help you make an informed decision.

Thanks - I've already seen your website but now I will read all about the history.