I truly owe much to the experts on this forum, of course I´m happy with what I have but to me it´s all about comunication and interaction. I suppose those who make repros don´t communicate as much
Rgds
I truly owe much to the experts on this forum, of course I´m happy with what I have but to me it´s all about comunication and interaction. I suppose those who make repros don´t communicate as much
Rgds
When I graciously ask for an opinion on something through this forum, it's just a continuation of my research. Great topic Richard!
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I couldn't agree more with this statement! The first thing I did when I began collecting was buy reference book and reference book! Definitely worth their weight in the amount of value you can get out of them.
Secondly, I think those of us who are serious collectors and offer opinions should do so with respect and more of an educational voice, rather than simply slam an item and its owner. I think as senior collectors, we should help to educate and keep the hobby going. At some point, you're going to want someone to want your items before you take that long dirt nap. So far, I have been very impressed with the gentlemen in this forum! Just a few thoughts.
I second this - one must learn all he can. I have formed a library which takes up almost as much room as my military items do !
And I want to add, that a lot of the replies to questions about "Real vs Fake" tend to be short, honest answers from guys who know their stuff, and are simply stating their opinions, not meaning to be disrespectful at all. This leads some to be taken by surprise though, and then they get defensive.
I must also add that just because someone has inherited or been given an item from their ex-serviceman grandfather, or whoever, doesn't mean that it is an authentic original - Grandad could have picked it up last week....or won it in a card game in 1983. "I got it from the Vet...." Seems to be used a lot now to sell an item or give it a false provenance. Buy the item, not the story...........
I don't get the problem
I've asked several times on this forum for help and i got it.
I'm very greatful for that.
When someone asks if something is real or not he can expect the awnser that it isn't real. My opinion is that, that person has to deal with it.
Don't whine, it still can be a beautiful item.
Don't mind the spelling pls
cheers,
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