Opinions Please - EK1 #43 Marked

[Paul Massucci]

I agree with what Dez just said. For myself I choose not to have a piece in my collection that I have "to defend". For some collectors the maker's mark immediately casts a bad light on this cross while for others it would not matter, with the most likely reason being a lack of knowledge. All of us has our own level of experience and knowledge, I like EK's but I don't have a deep interest in them, until I read Dietrich's comment I wasn't aware that Bauer wasn't a known maker of EK's. If I was considering buying this cross I would do the same as any other purchase, investigate the piece, find out what a good one should have etc. etc. Other guys may just look at it see a cross with a "maker's mark" and assume it's good. Everyone has their own criteria for what items they would own and I believe it's based on their level of knowledge.

That being said, for me the mark on this cross lessens the value and although we do have price ranges for different awards the bottom line in determing value is what is someone willing to pay. When John first posted this he did so with the best intentions
"....I was hoping I could get some opinions on this 1939 EK1. I am considering offering it in a trade and I want to be 100% about it......."

If I were in John's position I'd explain to the other party what has been said about the cross and then try to arrive at a value that was agreeable to both parties.

[John F.]

... If I were in John's position I'd explain to the other party what has been said about the cross and then try to arrive at a value that was agreeable to both parties.

Paul:

Unfortunately my religious up bringing and 5 yrs in Parochial School has given me a guilty complex the size of Alaska, so I would have to disclose the information obtained here or burn in the fires of...

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[Paul Massucci]

Paul:

Unfortunately my religious up bring and 5 yrs in Parochial School has given me a guilty complex so I would have to disclose the information obtained here.

John<O</O

I thought that was what I said

[John F.]

Deal fell through

Just thought I would update you on the status of my trade. Unfortunately the information I provided my would-be trading partner was not well recieved and he would not except the offer in partial trade. However, I guess I can sleep better tonight ...damn Catholic school.

John

[David Tiffin]

Just a thought, maybe it's not supposed to a makers mark but short for "1943"?

[Dave Kane]

David, C'mon now there's far too much of that sort of 'offerings' to help here...let's stick to facts and not open silly new doors when it comes to these things


Dave

[Dez H]

Just a thought, maybe it's not supposed to a makers mark but short for "1943"?

I highly doubt it.