The Bartman is something I wouldn't have purchased --- but ---what the heck -- I'd get after that blade with some sandpaper in progression and see what I could do. The gold-wash is a goner for sure, but you don't know about the blade itself until you've started to play. Kill the scales, they don't deserve to survive.

MJC's Crown and Swords -- depends on how they clean up with polish. Looks like something that could stand some buffing, something I have no skill at, other guys are artists with a buffer. The scales --maybe just keep an eye on them? But, if they're warped and shrinking already, probably not worth the risk.