Hello from South Africa

**Dopplegarp** · 05-22-2019, 06:32 PM

Hi all,

I am based in South Africa and have long had an interest in military history. I have a few items in my own small collection (Difficult and expensive to collect this side of the world) that I want opinions and advice on.

Looking forward to engaging with the forum.

Cheers!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-22-2019 06:32 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Martin C** · 05-22-2019, 06:33 PM

Welcome aboard!

Mart

**AZPhil** · 05-22-2019, 06:39 PM

Welcome to the forum Dopplegarp.
Enjoy your stay!

Semper Fi
Phil

**TabsTabs1964** · 05-22-2019, 11:16 PM

Welcome, of course.

**reneblacky** · 05-23-2019, 06:51 AM

Welcome aboard, I've been up your neck of the woods a few times and scored some nice items there (Jo'burg "gangster's paradise")

**Dopplegarp** · 05-23-2019, 07:33 AM

Many thanks for the kind welcomes all! I need to take take some nice pics of my stuff and really dive into the forum.

**Dopplegarp** · 05-23-2019, 07:38 AM

Hi René, bringing in a strong foreign currency will really allow you to find some steals this side (As you have mentioned has happened). I find WW1/WW2 militeria can be a bit hit and miss (Especially if you don't know where to look, like myself), but if you are interested in 1960's - 1980's stuff, there are many amazing finds, and usually for good prices (Even for locals).

**Dopplegarp** · 05-23-2019, 07:44 AM

Could I also ask, is there an appropriate spot on the forum to ask questions related to items of historical interest during a conflict period that would not really be considered militeria, but still has a slight connection? I have a few pieces (that have great stories behind them), such as a swagger stick my great-grandfather carved while a prisoner at St Helena, during the Anglo-Boer war.