Any Collectors?

Herroberst · 21-07-2006, 04:50 AM

Anyone collect WWII booty or Ephemera?

Onaway417 · 21-07-2006, 06:59 AM

I collect some stuff. Mainly 76th Infantry Division (US) since that was my grandpa's division.
I also collect WWII rifles.

Paul Reed · 21-07-2006, 11:54 PM

Been a collector for most of my life; both WW1 and WW2. Got some nice items at War & Peace show this week!

Herroberst · 22-07-2006, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onaway417

I collect some stuff. Mainly 76th Infantry Division (US) since that was my grandpa's division.
I also collect WWII rifles.

What do you think of Mitchells? Do you have your C&R?

Onaway417 · 22-07-2006, 07:24 AM

No, I do not have my C&R anymore. I let it expire this year. If I didn't I would still be buying stuff I didn't need

Mitchell's is nice if you want to make a really pretty rifle, but don't care much about collector value. It has been my experience that most collectors prefer a decent untouched piece, rather than a refinished, "restored" one.
If it is a rifle that is going to be kept by an individual, then Mitchells is a good way to go, if you don't mind the wait. But if it will ever be resold, you will most likely never get what you put into it out of it.
Do you have a C&R?

Axis Trooper · 22-07-2006, 12:14 PM

I have been collecting for a while now. Just recently I purchased an Iron Cross set.

(see attached)

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/5...rossww1wn0.jpg

-AT

22-07-2006, 01:25 PM

Dont collect anything but Holocaust items, got a collection of over 500 items from letter, awards, documents, pictures, etc..

Herroberst · 22-07-2006, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onaway417

No, I do not have my C&R anymore. I let it expire this year. If I didn't I would still be buying stuff I didn't need

Mitchell's is nice if you want to make a really pretty rifle, but don't care much about collector value. It has been my experience that most collectors prefer a decent untouched piece, rather than a refinished, "restored" one.
If it is a rifle that is going to be kept by an individual, then Mitchells is a good way to go, if you don't mind the wait. But if it will ever be resold, you will most likely never get what you put into it out of it.
Do you have a C&R?

No, I like to smell what I buy.

The question about Mitchells was rhetorical, I think their prices are laughable, especially after they been messed with.

You are absolutely right, there is no resale value.

Onaway417 · 22-07-2006, 10:40 PM

The funny think about restoration and such, is that the only weapons it doesn't seem to detract from, and seems to be OK with the collecting community, are US weapons. There seems to be a lot of services aroung for them and everyone really sings their praises.

Herroberst · 24-07-2006, 07:33 AM

If your referring to DCM weps I disagree. The junk that's flying around the shows for 900.00 is a joke. Many of them don't even headspace.

21-07-2006, 04:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Herroberst Very Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the tree line Posts: 1,209	Any Collectors? Anyone collect WWII booty or Ephemera? __________________ Coir a glaive *Nemo me impune lacessit*

21-07-2006, 06:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Onaway417 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 15	Re: Any Collectors? I collect some stuff. Mainly 76th Infantry Division (US) since that was my grandpa's division. I also collect WWII rifles.

21-07-2006, 11:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent/France Posts: 3,503	Re: Any Collectors? Been a collector for most of my life; both WW1 and WW2. Got some nice items at War & Peace show this week!

22-07-2006, 07:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Onaway417 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 15	Re: Any Collectors? No, I do not have my C&R anymore. I let it expire this year. If I didn't I would still be buying stuff I didn't need Mitchell's is nice if you want to make a really pretty rifle, but don't care much about collector value. It has been my experience that most collectors prefer a decent untouched piece, rather than a refinished, "restored" one. If it is a rifle that is going to be kept by an individual, then Mitchells is a good way to go, if you don't mind the wait. But if it will ever be resold, you will most likely never get what you put into it out of it. Do you have a C&R?

22-07-2006, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Axis Trooper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Australia Posts: 21	Re: Any Collectors? I have been collecting for a while now. Just recently I purchased an Iron Cross set. (see attached) http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/5...rossww1wn0.jpg -AT __________________ "Strength lies not in defense but in attack." - Adolph Hitler

22-07-2006, 01:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wise1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any Collectors? Dont collect anything but Holocaust items, got a collection of over 500 items from letter, awards, documents, pictures, etc..

22-07-2006, 10:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Onaway417 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 15	Re: Any Collectors? The funny think about restoration and such, is that the only weapons it doesn't seem to detract from, and seems to be OK with the collecting community, are US weapons. There seems to be a lot of services aroung for them and everyone really sings their praises.

24-07-2006, 07:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Herroberst Very Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the tree line Posts: 1,209	Re: Any Collectors? If your referring to DCM weps I disagree. The junk that's flying around the shows for 900.00 is a joke. Many of them don't even headspace. __________________ Coir a glaive *Nemo me impune lacessit*

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