Gear Fanatic Posted July 26, 2023 Share #1 Posted July 26, 2023 I am a relatively new collector so I don’t have a big budget or even a small budget, but I have noticed after going to Kentucky to visit family that ww2 era TR stuff and US stuff seems to just be laying around for cheap. And here in California it seems rare and a lot more expensive. I am just curious if anyone knows why there is a price difference or more supply in different places especially in California where I live, thanks for any input! -Gear Fanatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivydiv Posted July 27, 2023 Share #2 Posted July 27, 2023 Prices on the West Coast and East Coast seem to be higher that those in the Midwest, or South. I don't think it is because of an abundance of items or lack there of, but the Economic situations of the areas. Wages and prices seem higher on the East and West coasts on everything. The European buyers have to come over hear to buy the stuff, because our Soldiers brought home everything that was not nailed down. This means they will pay higher prices because of the scarcity of the items in Europe. This is an entirely different situation directly tied to availability of items here and in Europe. It all boils down to what someone is willing, and able to pay for an item that they want. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gear Fanatic Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted July 27, 2023 That is a good point. I also notice down here that auctions seem to go higher in different areas pointing to just who wants it the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted July 27, 2023 Share #4 Posted July 27, 2023 There is also the "socio/poli" side of it- California is much more "left leaning" and with that can come some anti military sentiments (and the TR stuff is definitely a no-no in many places). So less stuff around, can equate to higher prices for what is there. I asked in some antique shops if they had anything and was told " we don't carry that kind of thing here" - the one guy was aghast when I found a 1933 "Ja!" election button in his $1 bin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted July 27, 2023 Share #5 Posted July 27, 2023 There is plenty of stuff in CA you just have to find it. I lived in SoCal for several years recently and I found plenty of stuff reasonably priced but I was out all the time looking and asking. I’m retired and it’s all I do, pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gear Fanatic Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted July 28, 2023 23 hours ago, Mr.Jerry said: There is also the "socio/poli" side of it- California is much more "left leaning" and with that can come some anti military sentiments (and the TR stuff is definitely a no-no in many places). So less stuff around, can equate to higher prices for what is there. I asked in some antique shops if they had anything and was told " we don't carry that kind of thing here" - the one guy was aghast when I found a 1933 "Ja!" election button in his $1 bin... Yah you don’t carry it huh….lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 29, 2023 Share #7 Posted July 29, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 4:04 PM, Gear Fanatic said: I am a relatively new collector so I don’t have a big budget or even a small budget, but I have noticed after going to Kentucky to visit family that ww2 era TR stuff and US stuff seems to just be laying around for cheap. And here in California it seems rare and a lot more expensive. I am just curious if anyone knows why there is a price difference or more supply in different places especially in California where I live, thanks for any input! -Gear Fanatic I'm yet to find a place where TR stuff is consistently cheap, unless you're speaking comparatively Keep in mind, there's also less and less of it out there. It has been highly collected and sought after for decades...pretty much since the war ended...so the woodwork finds are fewer and further between, though I did just stumble on this little lot a few days ago...so the stuff is still out there if your timing is lucky enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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