Back in the hobby

[OD33]

I started collecting militaria about 1990, but sold everything around 97 or 98. That was one big mistake. I recently got back in to the hobby about 6 months ago, mainly US Army and Air Force uniforms of the 1940's and 50's, but I do pick up some East German stuff.

[Guest Fred Karno's Army]

Once it's in the blood David it never leaves .Welcome aboard .

[OD33]

Thank-you H&J!

[Lenny]

I also gave up about 10 or so years ago, and been back for a couple of years now. It lies dormant to awaken when you least expect it..

[Bill in VA]

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Edited August 30, 2017 by Bill in VA

[OD33]

30 minutes ago, Bill in VA said:

I've also walked away a few times, but I've never liquidated the collection.

Yeah, I can really kick myself. I had M1 carbines and Garands, Kar98k's, various Nazi era pistols, etc., original WW2 US and German stuff, and some of the US stuff was 29th ID items which have doubled or tripled in value (thanks in part to Saving Ryan's privates). Back then I never thought I'd return to the hobby...

[ahrtal]

I am reluctantly leaving the hobby due to age, and medical issues with my wife.  It ain't easy to liquidate a collection.  Of course, I'll always have my East German collectibles----Nobody wants that stuff! 

[HetzersGonnaHetz]

@ahrtal I'm really sorry to hear that, I hope she gets better  

[Lenny]

7 hours ago, ahrtal said:

I am reluctantly leaving the hobby due to age, and medical issues with my wife.  It ain't easy to liquidate a collection.  Of course, I'll always have my East German collectibles----Nobody wants that stuff! 

It would surprise you, it's starting to get popular..

[Mav352]

Welcome back to the fold, it never lets go. 

[Guest Fred Karno's Army]

On 9 March 2016 at 14:33, Lenny said:

It would surprise you, it's starting to get popular..

Still certainly collectable in the uk,this is a set I sold recently.Quite a lot cheaper in price than 1989 when I got £75 for an East German helmet alone  I brought back from Berlin   Nowadays  £75 bought this lot complete .

Edited March 12, 2016 by Fred Karno's Army

[ahrtal]

I guess if Bernie Sanders becomes prez, we'll be wearin' 'em!

[Lenny]

Steady now, no politics...

[ahrtal]

Oops!

[OD33]

well...it ain't much, I've only started maybe 5 or 6 months ago, but here is some of my stuff. my favorite piece is the USAF transitional Ike jacket (OD33 with the then new AF stripes) from the late 1940's.

[Guest Fred Karno's Army]

@David Grigsby some nice gear there,love Ike jackets and class A's good hunting there. 

[OD33]

thanks H&J! I'm just getting my feet wet again!