Tonomachi Posted April 9, 2022 Share #1 Posted April 9, 2022 I just came across (see link) a number of collectors bidding on what I feel is a reproduction of a very rare WW2 Hungarian paratrooper badge. It does not match known examples and the bidding is up to $570.00. For years now someone in Hungary has been reproducing WW2 era Hungarian paratrooper insignia and this is one of them. There was an article about this which I have attached to this thread. FYI https://www.ebay.com/itm/234494871304?hash=item3698fbc708:g:AWYAAOSwDkViSzMt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack the Collector Posted April 9, 2022 Share #2 Posted April 9, 2022 I think,especially at online auctions,collectors want it to be real and can be delusional as to authenticity.Also it amazes me how lazy or derelict some can be about doing their research! Case in point,currently there is a lot on eBay there is a set of 10 Reichsbahn cuffbands being offered as original.Basic internet search will show you the same 10 being sold by a crook dealer in Colorado for $20. If this set were real I would gladly pay $12,000 for them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/115326479382?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwar Posted April 9, 2022 Share #3 Posted April 9, 2022 What else can be said other than 'A fool and his money are soon parted'.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhodesianMilitaria Posted May 16, 2022 Share #4 Posted May 16, 2022 On 4/10/2022 at 4:42 AM, Jack the Collector said: I think,especially at online auctions,collectors want it to be real and can be delusional as to authenticity.Also it amazes me how lazy or derelict some can be about doing their research! Case in point,currently there is a lot on eBay there is a set of 10 Reichsbahn cuffbands being offered as original.Basic internet search will show you the same 10 being sold by a crook dealer in Colorado for $20. If this set were real I would gladly pay $12,000 for them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/115326479382?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turmanator Posted July 2, 2022 Share #5 Posted July 2, 2022 this is why I shop here or the US sister site. Ive always got what I paid for. No place is perfect but the forums are so much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted July 2, 2022 Share #6 Posted July 2, 2022 1 hour ago, turmanator said: this is why I shop here or the US sister site. Ive always got what I paid for. No place is perfect but the forums are so much better I’m not that patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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