Wednesday, May 12, 2010
I really like collecting old patches. However, that doesn't mean I have the funds available to tackle these old pieces. This blog post includes items that sold in the last couple of weeks and the least expensive one sold for over $600+. OUCH However, when you click over on the link and see these patches up close you can begin to see why bidders were fighting hard to land these prized pieces.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
While researching completed auctions in the WWII category I came across these stellar listings that all sold for more than $2,000+ when all the bids were counted. A few of these sold at competitive auctions like the three USA items that topped the list. However, #4 and #5 only had to rely on one bid to complete the deal. I'm glad to say I had a couple of these listed in my Hot Finds newsletter - always a reason why you should subscribe to it using the box found in the right navigation bar of this website.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
When is the last time you saw a flight jacket sell for more than $12k? If its been a while then try clicking on the example from the 23rd that I've included in this post. The primary requirement to make this Top-5 list was the # of bids. Each of these items sold in competitive auctions with over 40 bids. Click on the text or picture link to see where the items finished after all of those bids were registered.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Aside from some of the top pieces I had in the earlier post (see Eva Braun dress etc) these were the best USA items that sold last week on eBay. You can tell that a single seller carried the day with #1 and #2 selling items in the category. The #3 and #4 items were both pilot jackets that went for more than $2,000. The sign that wraps up the list is one of those one-of-a-kind items that you can only find on eBay.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Even if you don't collect Soviet items you might want to take a look a this blockbuster "buy-it-now" sale on eBay last week. The listing includes numerous medals and documents that are top notch. I had the #2 selling item at the top of my Hot Finds. I've often wondered how using female models in traditionally male categories works out. I don't know if this auction proves anything but that uniform went well! The other item in this top selling list you should see is the Eva Braun item. Interesting...
