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Archive November, 2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
I don't know if the WWII category will see the kinda blitz that the rest of the Internet will see next week on Cyber Monday. I kinda think collectors don't get caught up in that but regardless I'll have this special issue out to you bright and early.
There are a couple of really interesting trench art airplane models in this issue. One of the pictured below is a B-17 and it's getting some really good bids. This must have come out of an interesting collection.
The papers and dog tag from the German soldier are looking good in this issue. You can tell the seller speaks German because in the pictures he actually translates a few of the pieces.
I know there are some big helmet collectors out there but the bids for that British piece are through the roof. It's got some more time and the bids are over $1200. Check it out before it closes.
Check out these WWI auctions that are the pick of the litter when it comes to this category on eBay.
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Monday, November 24, 2014
I have this issue out late in the afternoon but that is still in time for you to see how these great WWII auctions are doing.
I have several nice unit patches featured in today's issue. As sometimes happens one of them is a Korean War issue but sellers like to sneak things into the big WWII category so that happens.
I am not really sure why a German fireman would need a dress bayonet but I guess when you are at war you hand out weapons to everybody even it's just for parades.
One of the really interesting pieces in this block is the Named British 13th Battalion Para Tunic. Airborne. So far it has not met the reserve which must be north of $500 but there is still time left.
Lots of what I like to call kaiser helmets in today's WWI block. Check out these picks to see if there is something that can fit in your collection or you just want to see how the bidding is going.
My family is getting ready to host relatives for Thanksgiving. Many of you in the United States know what a "joy" that can be so keep me in your prayers. LOL
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Thursday, November 20, 2014
I had some technical issues yesterday that prevented me from getting this issue out on time. So I hope you can still appreciate the "Monday" issue even though it's today a "Tuesday" edition. 🙂
Click inside to see the best auctions in the United States category of eBay. This is the largest subcat in the military category and I usually can dedicate the side bar and this main block to showing the best live auctions.
The German category is the second most active on eBay in WWII and the picks I have here represent the best of the live auctions.
eBay doesn't have a subcategory for every nation involved in the war but for the purposes of this newsletter I use this third block to feature items from countries such as Japan, Canada, the U.K., Russia, and others.
Since expanding the email and adding a single block for WWII items this has become a popular feature. These 11 listings represent the best in their category.
I attended a Girl Scout cookie training last night. Luckily my wife is the cookie mom so I'm not the one responsible for the upcoming madness but this year I can actually email a link for people I know to buy cookies online so come January be looking for that from your Hot Finds editor.
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Friday, November 14, 2014
I hope this email newsletter catches you at a good time so you can spend a few minutes clicking through. I've spent several hours browsing eBay and this is the best of what I found in the largest military category out there.
I understand the reasoning for having the camo netting on the medic helmet but isn't it kinda counterproductive. The medic wants to be seen for that cross but the camo is trying to cover it up.
The Luftwaffe jacket pictured below is getting some really strong bids on eBay. It's almost at the $500 mark with time left!
There is an unusual Canadian helmet linked in below. That is for a CDN Dispatch rider and the seller is pretty proud of the condition.
The auctions below represent the best in the WWI category of eBay. Helmets, uniforms and swords - I think they fit right in with this military collectors newsletter.
I have been playing with wool blankets this afternoon trying to sort out what I want to keep and what needs to go. You have those thoughts when an arctic blast of cold air is bearing down on you.
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Thursday, November 13, 2014
Welcome to today's issue of the WWII Hot Finds. I've got this issue loaded with a great mix of live eBay auctions in the largest military category.
Everyone in this category knows about eBay's prohibition on selling firearms. I had to take a second look at that "dummy" rifle listed in the left block because at first glance that Springfield looks ready to go.
There are lots of German goodies in this block. I'll highlight the Paratrooper helmet just to pick one among many nice listings. Like all good sellers this guy is generous in his photography. It's kinda neat you can still see the the impression left by the chicken wire.
Before you do a double take the seller of that Japanese Naval dirk is getting a little too fancy with Photoshop if you ask me. You might look at that thumbnail and assume there was more there than a simple blade that has been shown from six different angles in one photograph.
My dad is a nut for old model trains. I don't know that the Imperial German sign for sale below would fit in with this Lionel set but I like it regardless.
I had a nice time this weekend kayaking on a river in South Carolina. The water was pretty low and we had to portage eleven times around downed trees. You know it was a good trip when two days later my arms are still a little sore.
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