Well maybe for these mintish / rare birds ... but other than the normal "inflation" standards, regular "worn" items still are in abundance and can be had for pretty decent prices.
Very good point.
It indeed is possible to pick up PAB's, IAB's and GAB's in the €50 to €100 range both marked or unmarked but than you have to be willing to accept their poor condition.
For sure for younger collectors this is where opportunities are to be found. These awards are still very accessible and will give them the opportunity to develope a feeling with the real thing, learn about materials, production methods, finishes, makers.....................
Studying these badges will make them aware of differences and unlike in the old days they will see and learn to appreciate the fact that one IAB/PAB/GAB just isn't the same as the next one.
Once you developed that skill you will be able to recognize quality and distinguish between the common and the rare badges, something no dealer is capable of doing at this moment when it comes to these combat awards. This also explains why you see e.g. rare early hollow FLL PAB's offered at a lower price than a common marked Wernstein PAB.
I know but this one is MINT and SCARCE, if you want something you have to pay the going rate whether is petrol or PABs. I'm not saying it's a good thing but it is market economics.
Peter
Originally posted by Rolf D.
And that is why the prices keep skyrocketing like they do...
I know but this one is MINT and SCARCE, if you want something you have to pay the going rate whether is petrol or PABs. I'm not saying it's a good thing but it is market economics.
Peter
The prices of gasoline fluctuate, sometimes a lot. one day it might be X for a Liter/Gallon and the next day it might be M.
Where X is more costly than M.
Gasoline fluctuates, so based on your statement, shouldn't PABs too???
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