Book Opinions ...

[Darrell]

Hi all,

I am seriously thinking about purchasing these two books. I have read several threads in recent days with people referring to each of them.

http://winidorepress.com/index.html

How are they? Worth the investment?

Thanks.

[Don D.]

They are both good books. They are not perfect as many here will point out but given the time, effort, and expense it takes to put one of these together the authors did a great job. They have raised the bar (set the standard higher, for our english as a second language folks) on what a reference book for our hobby should be. Every year it gets better and I know the fakers are pulling thier hair out because of it. Those books, a few others like Gordon's "The Iron Cross of 1939" and the info/ your participation on this site will save you countless $$$ and restless nights.
Don

[Jim Baker]

Well put Don.

The references you mention are great. But experience is better. As Don pointed out, participation here has saved ME a lot of money. The experience these guys have adds to hundreds of years. I was also amazed at the honesty of nearly every one I've had contact with. I was pretty embarrassed (and pissed) about some of the mistakes I've made in the past, and I guess misery loves company because it was a relief to find out I wasn't the only one who got "Floched" or bought something from a crooked dealer. For example, on this site I learned about the EKII's with the 333, 666, 999, etc., markings. Well, for the first time today, at an antique store, I actually held one of the 333's in my hand. If it weren't for the marking, I would have bought it. They are VERY good repro's. The owner of the store couldn't believe it was a repro. I explained to him what I had learned here, and he took it off the self. Anyway, I think you get the picture.

And one more plug for this site. I've met some really great people from all over the world. Cheers guys...... Here's to you......