UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons HJ Edged Weapons Forum HJ LEADERS PRICES UP and GOING UP

Is it me or am I imagining the prices of these HJ Leaders dags going through the ceiling? Ive checked out a few sites and cant believe the costs. Tiep

Haven`t seen one recently Rich but you know how it is these days. With SA`s running so high daggers like that will fetch whatever anyone is dumb enough to pay for them. If someone had told me just a couple of years ago that an NSKK chained would be touching 6K I would not have believed it. The weak dollar doesn`t help either! Foreign buyers can probably absorb the dealer hikes somewhat easier. Unfortunately I`m not collecting any more so can`t take advantage of it. Actually when I consider it, with the almost universal values for this stuff being in USD the weak dollar hasn`t done me any favours at all. I`ve seen 20% knocked off the value of my collection. Contrary to most opinion, in relative terms my collection would now be worth less than I paid for it. Investment material? I don`t think so!

I didn`t collect to speculate so no biggie at all. I like what I have.. just can`t afford to play any more.

I heard there were several HJ Leaders at the Max Show priced between $7,000 to $8,000 .

I believe that the internet and on line web sites play some part in prices rising, as soon as something sells for 100 or so more than the going price, all the on line dealers mark their stuff up accordingly.

An authentic one and in nice condition sold on Ebay three weeks ago for $3500.00 or so. Always deals on Ebay if you know what to look for and you take your time,I have picked up a mint unissued SS overseas for $1000, an mint un- issued DD Luft in un upgradeable condition for $600 a camo single decal Luft for $400 a three colour M-42 camo for $477 near mint chained NSKK for $8oo later sold to Lakesidetrader....Allgemeine SS NCO VA stamped near mint missing eagle DD Luft, so so condition, three mint SS buckles 1 went to Bill Shea with a mint double tagged SS brassard and other two to Jean Pierre all this for $1000 all from Ebay and in last three years, visor went to Donald A Stuff is out there gents but you have to spend some time in order to save some money. cheers, Ryan

I agree with you Ryan ..Whenever you buy from Main Stream Dealers , Top prices are paid. The problem is , many Collectors either don't know how to "Beat the Bushes" or they are too lazy to search for the deals and then they complain about how high todays prices are.
I just bought an Army Dagger yesterday at a local Yard Sale for $50 ..not a big deal but , all I had to do was stop and ask.
There are still deals out there

Four autographed US Generals picked up ata yard sale last saturday:

Here's a closeup of William Gentry Johnson. I'll take some better pics. later:

Hey dont get me wrong I was just wondering after seeing Lakeside sell one in pretty nice shape for $6400 Im glad I have a near mint one

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Originally posted by jim m:
Four autographed US Generals picked up ata yard sale last saturday:

Great Score Jim !! If they had these , there had to be other items there ..are they all "addressed" to the same person ? Maybe the guy collected only Generals autographs.
I also picked up 2 similar items ..I'll start another thread because I bet there are some interesting ones out there.