Tank Destruction Badges

[PaulR]

Hello,

I am building a display for a relative and need two tank destruction badges. The thing I do not understand is the variation between prices on the dealer sites. For example, we know that a nice field worn DKiG goes from 1800-2200 dollars. That is pretty much universal.

For the Tank Destruction Badges, I've seen huge variations between prices for similar item. Right now, I can show you one for 1050 dollars and another for 1500 dollars. That is a 450 dollar difference between two identical items. Talking with friends, I hear that really nice examples can be found for about 6-800 dollar range.

So- collector to collector discussion here, what is the reasonable price for a really nice Tank Destruction Badge?

Paul

[Antonio Scapini]

Hi Paul, I think a fair price for a nice TDB, collector to collector, could be as your friend said, betwen 600 and 800.

[PaulR]

Thank you Antonio.

I need 2 and I had rather not pay 1500 for one.

[jacquesf]

Hi Paul, I think a fair price for a nice TDB, collector to collector, could be as your friend said, betwen 600 and 800.

Agree with that. J

[greg1878]

$600 would be an absolute steal IMO.
Realistically they go between $8 to $900 on the estand.
Hope that helps.
Best - Greg

[Tim Curley]

This morning I viewed 5 Silver TDBs on one site. Prices for these TDBs ranged from $1,400 to $1,600.

Those prices explain why these particular TDBs have remained on that site for over a year.

At the recent SOS I saw a number of Silver TDBs. The ones I was aware of that sold fell into the $700-$800 range.

[lewjian]

Thank you Antonio.

I need 2 and I had rather not pay 1500 for one.

If you are looking for a set of two TDB in same condition then you probably don't have that flexibility to go for the cheapest ones.

[PaulR]

Thanks for the intel everyone! I agree that over 1000 dollars seems to be way too much.

Paul

[Ludwig]

Thanks for the intel everyone! I agree that over 1000 dollars seems to be way too much.

Paul

Agree! USD 1000 is a maximum, IMO.

[Chet Sowersby]

Paul,
Keep your eyes on estand as they pop up on a regular basis for less than a thousand. Good luck!

Chet

[Tim Curley]

TDBs reasonably priced are out there if one has some patience.

Here is one that I picked up today. It does not look to have ever been issued. Both the tank and back plate are steel. At one time it had black wool backing but only a remnant remains.

[PaulR]

Thanks everyone!

Tim, that is a beautifully displayable piece. I would be very happy with something like that, even without the backing. Is one in that condition closer to the 600 dollar area?

[Tim Curley]

Yes, this example is in that range as far as I am concerned.

However, other than the missing wool backing, it is in excellent + condition so dealers will still most likely price it in the $700-800 range.