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Archive ‘WWII Hot Finds Newsletter’ Category
Saturday, May 27, 2017
The day that I bring home a $500 engine part for a half-track will be the end of my marriage. Well maybe not as my wife is pretty patient but some of these items might surprise you when you see what folks are willing to bid on them.
Although they were meant for war there are examples in this block of really beautiful pieces that had some thought go into the designs and style of the craftsmanship.
I had one of the readers reach out to me about consignment selling. At this time I'm not set up to do that but I'm happy to refer folks on to some of the dealers I know which may be able to help.
I had a kid on Facebook message me today saying he was offended by a Boy Scout patch that has the state flag of Mississippi featured in the design. I wonder if this same twentysomething year old would approve of that Indian design below? LOL
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Saturday, May 27, 2017
Click any of these United States auctions to see some that are getting multiple bids from collectors. One of the way I rank auctions to decide if they get in the newsletter is based on how many bids have come in.
German uniforms, helmets, gear and even a nice sniper scope because that's what brings out the money in this category.
There are some nice pieces in this catch-all block that has items from Italy, Russia, U.K. and more.
I'm wrapping up the issue with a round-up of the best selling items in the WWI category. You can't go wrong with any of these as there are less than a dozen choice auctions featured in these links.
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Saturday, May 13, 2017
One of the more surprising auction bidding wars I've seen is the propeller from the small WWII era airplane listed below. I guess the propeller is so iconic that it's a great trophy piece even if it's from a diminutive aircraft.
I've stopped listing any watches in the Hot Finds because despite the bidding action I can't be certain that the items are not legit. Do I need to do the same with the eastern European jewelry that continues to get lots of bids or do you think they are ok? You can't be an expert in everything in this hobby.
This issue of the newsletter features a lot of uniforms and this block has one from Russia to top it off. I've also found multiple Japanese swords that are doing really well.
I don't remember seeing the patriotic WWI print below so I've included it. Something like this would do really well in my antique mall booth.
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017
The lead off block is full of neat auction picks from the largest category in WWII. You can't go wrong with these United States picks.
German listings always get lots of bids on eBay including these helmets, daggers and more. Most of these auctions are in the final hours to check them out before the gavel falls.
I found lots of Soviet pieces that are doing well on eBay for this block. However, you can also find items from Japan, the United Kingdom and more.
I got some feedback from a reader that many of the watches being sold on eBay are not authentic. Since I can't spot a fake versus the real thing I've decided to pull all of those from the Hot Finds. There is too much of that stuff out there and I try and keep the newsletter clear of it but when it's got twenty plus bids I tend to think it's legit.
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Most of us will turn our nose up at the fancy limited edition modern watch that somebody posted in the WWII category. I guess I included it because I just can't believe it has 19 bids and people actually buy those kinda things. I guess everybody has their hobby and collection so I should not judge.
Lots of great military helmets on eBay including several in this block that might break $1000 in bidding by the time it's over.
Blades are especially popular in the round up block with daggers, swords and bayonets making the list. I tried to find some unique listings that probably were not on your radar.
What would the WWI block be without a pike helmet? Click on any of these to check out what's topping the charts in the sister category to WWII.
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