When was the last time you acquired an HJ directly from the Vet, if ever? I know it is the hardest now it has ever been to veteran acquire something and friends of mine have actually gone several years and not made a direct purchase & they advertise.BUT BUT BUT, there are some treasures still out there. Over the weekend, I had the chance to see what a guy brought back and was astounded by the stuff he had. He was there in late 45 and most of 46 and sent back a ton of stuff. My point is if they told you they were not in the war, it doesn't mean they don't have anything. This guy had some nice stuff and also kept some of his war trial stuff. Russ