Just getting started...

[DC Drew]

Hey everyone,
I'm looking to start a collection of WWII memorabilia and thought it would be helpful to join this forum for my own education & tips of the trade.
Thanks,
Andrew

[BrodieBartfast]

You've chosen a very good place to start! You'll find nothing but polite, knowledgeable people here. There's a resident expert for just about every facet of militaria you can think of.

What area are you planning on starting out in? It's always a difficult choice.

Regards, B.B.

[Franjo Vuk]

Hi Andrew,

You made excellent and wise decision to join here.
This forum certainly will be very helpful for you.

Best regards,
Franko

[Rakkasan187]

Welcome to the forum.. Whatever your collecting niche, there are some knowledgeable and helpful folks here..

Let us know your interests and we will try to point you in the right direction as to who to contact and militaria sales sites to avoid.

Smitty

[MAP]

You've chosen a very good place to start! You'll find nothing but polite, knowledgeable people here. There's a resident expert for just about every facet of militaria you can think of.

What area are you planning on starting out in? It's always a difficult choice.

Regards, B.B.

Polite? Better not let Larry make any comments on our new members threads.....lol!

[DC Drew]

I'm looking at M1 helmets for my 1st purchase...just started a new thread asking for advice on some I found online (https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/helmets/newbie-looking-advice-m1-helmet-purchase-697056/), so hopefully I get some help from the resident experts!

[DC Drew]

Welcome to the forum.. Whatever your collecting niche, there are some knowledgeable and helpful folks here..

Let us know your interests and we will try to point you in the right direction as to who to contact and militaria sales sites to avoid.

Smitty

I would like to start with a M1 helmet & a German helmet, so dealers to contact and avoid would be very helpful.

[MAP]

Here is a list (post #4 in the thread). All based in the US. I have bought from a few if them myself. I heard Lux Militaria in Europe is good as well.

But...no dealer is perfect and you should never assume the item is original. ALWAYS post the helmet for review prior to purchase. An honest dealer will never mind.

https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/steel-helmets/australia-helmet-dealers-518383/

[HoundsTooth]

Andrew - where are you based?
From your other thread, USA?

I've heard good things on River Valley Militaria from my friends on this site. They have a fixed bale M1.

Nick

[DC Drew]

Andrew - where are you based?
From your other thread, USA?

I've heard good things on River Valley Militaria from my friends on this site. They have a fixed bale M1.

Nick

Yes, USA. Thanks for the tip on River Valley.