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Hi all.. As a newbie that I'm I think it would be a good idea to list here trusted sellers. Inn this way, unexperienced buyers would have a place to look first. Do you think this is an option? In other posts I could find: [url=Http://militarycollectiblesinc.com/product-category/daggers/daggers-ss/][url=Http://militarycollectiblesinc.com/product-category/daggers/daggers-ss/][url=Http://militarycollectiblesinc.com/product-category/daggers/daggers-ss/]Http://militarycollectiblesinc.com/product-category/daggers/daggers-ss/[/url][/url][/url] [url=Https://www.lakesidetrader.com/German/WWII/Dagger/SS/][url=Https://www.lakesidetrader.com/German/WWII/Dagger/SS/][url=Https://www.lakesidetrader.com/German/WWII/Dagger/SS/]Https://www.lakesidetrader.com/German/WWII/Dagger/SS/[/url][/url][/url]
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Lakesidetrader is top seller done business many times
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STAY THE HELL OFF OF GUNBROKER.COM!! See my "Valuble lesson learned" thread in this forum.
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Sorry for my first post... I wrote the url' s just once... don't understand what happened... I can not edit to let it clean...
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Watch out here...!!! Know your stuff if you want to buy here. Know what you are looking for!!! The best are JR Meda and Lakesidetrader.
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Of course, knowing your stuff is the first step... so, buy books, read them, talk about what you see there with others, like here at GDC. Then, I have had good luck with the following (not in any particular order and not an exhaustive list by any means): http://www.lakesidetrader.com/http://www.wwiidaggers.com/http://www.johnsonreferencebooks.com/http://www.warrelic.com/http://www.collectortocollectormilitaria.com/http://www.theoldbrigade.co.uk/https://therupturedduck.com/http://www.vonryansexpress.com/main.htmhttp://militarycollectiblesinc.com/All of the above, while not perfect and always correct, are easy to deal with and back the items they sell. All of these people are also happy to help out both old, experienced collectors and fresh of the boat newbies. John
Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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Watch out here...!!! Know your stuff if you want to buy here. Know what you are looking for!!! The best are JR Meda and Lakesidetrader. I assumed Tom Wittmann's was one of the most trusted let's say... gurus in this world. Am I wrong? Some of the items are restored (mostly grips)... but it's clear on the descriptions. Your alert surprises me (which means nothing cause I'm a complete newbie... but persistent student).
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Thanks Krikke, let's add JR Meda to the list!
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Martin Stiles Hannahsreich top notch trustworthy and knowlegable our very own Bob Iqbal Collector to Collector of course Paul Hogle and JR whom I both recommend to everyone always and often No one is perfect but how they respond in "crisis" is what defines them cheers, Ryan
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For me my first 2 purchases went well but the third not so much buying from lakeside trader. Somehow there was an online ordering mix up and I never received an iron cross I ordered. As far as I know we are still waiting on a refund after inquiring into it.
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JR is absolutely top of the game. Couldn't recommend him any higher.
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My advice on trusting dealers is, don't trust a dealer. You have to remember its your money they want and some will say anything to get it. There are fakes and parts daggers popping up all the time on dealers sites and inaccurate descriptions about the pieces to fool you into buying them. If you want to buy a particular dagger then do as much of your own homework on the piece as you can, then if your still not certain ask on forums like this one where people with no financial interest will help you. I wont name any but there are dealers who in the militaria business are the equivalent of dodgy car salesmen.
Best Russ.
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Agree 100% Russ.
But in any case it's a good starting point for those who don't have the possibility to see the item and have to deal just with pictures.
I published a dagger here last week... your help was really appreciated indeed !!!!!! But still have doubts about possible repaintings of scabbard and motto... difficult to decide without a dagger in your hands... I found no reference about the seller and retracted to buy...
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Good decision not to buy, if in doubt leave it out, that's what I say. Also remember if your taking a chance on a dagger then wish to return it your going to be out of pocket with postage, import tax, etc, as you wont get that refunded.
Best Russ.
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And don't forget about the scam of a 'restocking fee '.
Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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Agree 100% Russ.
But in any case it's a good starting point for those who don't have the possibility to see the item and have to deal just with pictures.
I published a dagger here last week... your help was really appreciated indeed !!!!!! But still have doubts about possible repaintings of scabbard and motto... difficult to decide without a dagger in your hands... I found no reference about the seller and retracted to buy...
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