by
Adrian Stevenson
Hi Kris, welcome to the forum and potentially the hobby!
1) Buy what makes you happy, it is after all, about enjoyment. Online buying is fine. But buy from an established dealer who offers a meaningful money back guarantee. Show whatever you are interested in on the forum first no matter what. Buying books is sound advice from Robert.
2) Good quality militaria will never ever go down in value. I never look upon it as an investment as such as I very rarely sell anything. I have been collecting 34 years and values have always risen.
3) Buy only the best possible condition items you can afford. These will return the best investment. Never ever buy broken or damaged items as these might be cheap, but will never appreciate in value like a good quality item.
Cheers, Ade.
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