Ebay, Really Folks?

**MrMosel** · 02-16-2012, 02:40 AM

Hello,

I'm new to the forum but like it already.
Anyway to the point of the thread. I've bought a few things from Ebay but seriously how many German soldiers lost their SS Totenkough rings at Stalingrad and Lativia. Utterly Pathetic. The rings aren't even good copies anymore they look like someone mugged a goth guy and covered his pinky ring in mud and said it was dug from a German SS position in Lativia. Any thoughts?

**Adrian** · 02-16-2012, 02:43 AM

As long as people keep buying them, people will keep selling them.
Welcome to the forum!

**MrMosel** · 02-16-2012, 02:46 AM

Thanks, It does bother me, but what's a guy to do!

**Adrian** · 02-16-2012, 02:47 AM

Don't look at ebay!

**ToxicGas** · 02-16-2012, 02:49 AM

Few know this, but the SS had a Biker Gang Division, many of whom lost their accessories during the Battle of Stalingrad.

Mat

**MD Helmets** · 02-16-2012, 02:52 AM

If there are always buyers, there will always be sellers. Nothing wrong with selling a repro item, or even a fantasy item, as long as it is labeled and advertised as exactly that. But, as you have seen, someone will be less than honest because they know someone out there will spend their hard earned money without doing much homework. I found this forum by chance in August, and joined in September, and it was one of the best things I have ever done for my collection. It has saved me several times from making bad purchases, and I have learned a lot, too. If possible, post here any items you are interested in to solicit opinions on authenticity (unless it's an item you already know 100% is good.) Welcome to the forum!

**MrMosel** · 02-16-2012, 02:57 AM

Thanks for all the warm welcomes folks, and thanks Max never knew that! I knew about the thug groups but not bikers..Food for thought!

**Paul D** · 02-16-2012, 09:35 AM

Those SS Kradmelder were a wild bunch it must be their chrome helmets that are sold on ebay as well as the rings !!!

**AMTG** · 02-16-2012, 10:09 AM

What!!!! There not real???? I based my whole collection on these rare rings....

**ObKrieger** · 02-16-2012, 10:11 AM

by MrMosel

Hello,

I'm new to the forum but like it already.
Anyway to the point of the thread. I've bought a few things from Ebay but seriously how many German soldiers lost their SS Totenkough rings at Stalingrad and Lativia. Utterly Pathetic. The rings aren't even good copies anymore they look like someone mugged a goth guy and covered his pinky ring in mud and said it was dug from a German SS position in Lativia. Any thoughts?

Ebay is very good for when you want to see what a fake item, or an overpriced original item looks like.