Research is king. Do some before you buy.

[Larry C]

Also, a side note. I do wonder if, with the centenary of World War II in 2039, the interest in militaria from the conflict will increase. Obviously it's still a long way off, but something that seems worth thinking about. Especially given the way things are going in regards to political correctness.

B.B.

I feel the interest will still be there as the American Civil War of 1865 still holds a high interest for many historians ,reenactors and collectors..I feel some interest will always be there ...and with the Third Reich period ....the Swastika is the hood ornament that leads that period throughout history.

the PC crowd can do their best ...but where there is an interest in anything ..then there is a survival.

Regards Larry

[BlackCat1982]

I'm not sure I agree that prices of militaria are going to drop to half their value, nice thought but as far as I can tell the prices have been steadily rising ever since the end of the war. What is interesting is the observation as to whether values, or interest will wain as the first hand memories fade away. On the positive front this appears unlikely as values of WW1 medals has not diminished recently. The biggest threat is the sheer amount of fake, fantasy items that are around. In another few years these may be sufficiently worn to pass as the real thing.

My original observation was the sheer idiosy of not recognising the unlikelihood of a Blue Division member being taken POW and then being placed in a UK camp. Sometimes excitement can take over as that fool and his money can get parted. No problem with being enthusiastic about the hobby, that is what makes it fun to talk with fellow "nutcases" about it. But just take a moment to ask yourself if that item really is the real deal. Let's put those fake dealers out of business and make it as hard as anything for them to peddle their trash.

[Paul D]

We have provided a number of research areas in this section to assist those buying or wanting to authticate EKM tolearn and study yet it appears that the majority of those who are first time posters are not willing to actually use those research areas themselves and just want a quick answer from someone else who has taken the time to research and study , the way of the modern world i'm afraid in all walks of life .