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[Kiddoonkrack]

Hello! I appreciate the time and I can wait for the added knowledge from those before me, I’m rather young and therefore have missed out on the days of plentiful and affordable finds. Nonetheless making the ones I do come across that much more awesome. Excited to learn and get guidance, particularly with German stuff. Any pointers for enthusiasts starting in the past couple years is appreciated 

[SARGE]

Welcome aboard.

[Preppy Picker]

Welcome aboard. I’ve been collecting quite some time and still collect today and I must say that they might not be as plenty but there are still great deals to be had.

[Mr.Jerry]

Welcome!

There are still many things still out there

and we were just talking about this- stuff is still cheaper today than it will be in 5-10 years...

I wish I could go back even 5 years and buy up some of the stuff I passed on.

 

a few words of advice with German stuff-

1.) know who you are dealing with

2.) collect what you like, not what others say is cool

3.) try and specialize in an area- this will save your resources for when you find what you really want

4.) quality is better than quantity

5.) invest in some reference books-

6.) get to shows and handle real pieces

7.) don't discount the common items - everyone wants a Knight's cross, but EK2's were what most German soldiers were awarded (and were very proud of)

8.) network with other collectors ( you are already doing that here!)

9.) have fun with it!

[Proud Kraut]

Hello Kiddoonkrack and welcome to the WMF!