Thursday, May 26, 2016
In case anyone was wondering YES I did bring home a collection Sunday. Like most there were plenty of books, uniforms, and a fair share of Boy's Life and Scouting magazines that don't get anybody excited. This collection even had a dozen baseball caps. I'm actually going to try and start moving some of that stuff tonight in the Facebook Group almost as an experiment.
There was one tote that came home from the collection that was full of patches and neckerchiefs. I haven't had time to sort that one out but that's where the jewels are. There were several nice OA neckerchiefs and a few flaps and event patches that I was really happy to get. Overall, it wasn't a huge haul but worth the almost four hour trip to go make the deal.
It looks like I'm going to keep both antique mall booths after all. I went into the Lumberton store yesterday to talk to the owner and explain how I was going to clean out my booth Saturday. But after picking up a nice commission check from April we agreed that for the time being I can just be a long distance booth renter and see how it goes. I've been running a 50% off sale in the booth for some time and that's seems to be driving some good sales.
I haven't talked about the antique mall booths in some time but since summer is around the corner it's possible some of you will be planning trips down Interstate 95 that would take you through North Carolina and South Carolina. Check out www.santeeswapperstore.com to find out the locations and information on both of my booths.
Monday, May 23, 2016
There are several insignia patches featured in today's newsletter. The pick of the litter is the code talkers unit patch that is over $700 and ending soon. The other ones featured here are pretty good too!
Well eBay has been at it again. At least two of the auctions that I featured today have been yanked in the last few hours. I guess we all know the story and it's really unfortunate for military collectors.
There is a nice mix of auctions in this block including those interesting Japanese dog tags. If you like pieces that have a little more edge on them you can find several blades here too.
Click any of these listings to find the top selling auctions in the World War I category. From pointy helmets to original medals I've got some of it featured.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
The stack of papers in the bottom corner is a great lot from the flying tigers. The bidding is over $500 which is saying something since it's just paper. Click on any of these listings to see the best picks from the United States category.
This block is full of German auctions that are ending soon in the 2nd most popular category within WWII. The picks were ranked based on bidding action and the amount those bids are bringing in. Click to see where these great pieces are before they close.
It is always a history lesson to see what's on the auctions and read up on the listings. Sometimes I find myself going over to Google and trying to find out more about the units or items. You can easily kill an hour doing that if your not careful - but if you love history it's a fun time killer.
There are some really vintage items in this World War I block including old insignia and equipment that is nearly 100 years old.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
I am a warm blooded Carolina boy so when I see a listing like for the bomber jacket and pants pictured below. We almost never get weather cold enough to wear lined jeans much rather flying up in altitude in a lined outfit. The framed group below includes a seaman who was in the service well prior to WWII and had an interesting career.
All of these German listings are auctions that are top of the category and ending soon. Click any of the text or image links to see how that item is doing as the gavel is coming down.
There are two vintage Union Jack flags in the newsletter today. I don't know if you have space for one in your collection but they are pretty cool.
Every issue of the Hot Finds includes this closing block dedicated to the best items in the WWI category. It's the much smaller cousin to the main focus of the newsletter.
Monday, May 9, 2016
There are some fun auctions in this block. If you like insignia check out the patch from the 623rd Marine Bombing Squadron. For a bit of history check out the letter from Claire Chennault that is fetching over $800 in bidding. To the left there is a Navy Seebee auction going for over $700. Lots of great picks!
There are some uniquely German auctions today including an interesting ring, and another hat skull pin. Of course the skull motif is popular in German pieces. If you like blades check out the fireman sawback bayonet.
This block has plenty of interesting links. There is a pith helmet from Italy that was supposedly worn by a general. There are some other listings here from UK, Russia and Japan.
Click on any of these WWI auctions to see what's happening in the smaller cousin to WWII. These picks have a very international mixture although we do have the American division patch included.