Would 155 euro be a good price for this PAB ?

[evilmike]

i myself as a complete newb in terms of collecting, only really the last month ive scoured the forums and past threads iam interested in, looked up dealers and researched as best possible items that iam interested in. Knowledge does come fairy easily if you keep looking and trying to learn about things.

Always ask if your unsure or ask so why is that one a bad, when you understand what part of a badge people look at it becomes so obvious the differences. its until thats pointed out, even when you have them in front of you in your hand they look the same and you cant spot anything obvious until someone points you in the right direction then it gets a little bit easier and you can have a safe guess on an item.

I quite often post up items either that ive purchased or looking too, i try to include any positives or fears i have about the item in the post that way you get to see if at least you are thinking and looking for the right signs, its no good people saying yep thats good i want to know what to look for myself too!

my membership is in the post come payday this is a fantastic resource both of archived information and current threads THANKS!

Happy Hunting

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and you only learn when you ask quistions

i think he just starts collecting so why shouldnt whe help him with if he ask if the price i right

[Raytheman]

I hope I don't offend anyone

Thanks everyone for the answers. I really am trying to learn for myself. Ofcause I saw the hinge's was missing/ repaired. There are fake badges for sale at dealers for more than 155 euro. And there are complete badges for sale for around 300 euro..
It's not that I am starting a badge--collection; I just want 1 thats good and for a reasonable price.
Now, as for a test: I was offered this one today; To me it looks good except that is was maybe 'blackened' ?

Thanks again and please do not be mad :-(

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I'm not mad it's good to ask

personal i shoud'nt buy this one either look like youre right and its painted over
look at detlev-niemann site original for normal price's

[münster]

Ray, why not check e stand?????

[Don D.]

Ray, do you have a pic of the front side of the last badge you posted?

[Chet Sowersby]

Ray,
Since you are somewhat new here please do post any badges that you might consider buying first. The members will not let you down in this matter. What Dion says about e-stand is right on. There are some very nice badges that are up for sale from time to time. Lastly, if you are going to have only one PAB make it one that is in nice condition.

Chet

[Raytheman]

Here is the front. I am checking the e-stand and there are a few very nice PAB's but way out of my budget :-(

[Chet Sowersby]

Ray,
The last PAB you've posted is an out and out fake. Leave it alone.

Chet

[Don D.]

For the sake of discussion I will propose that it might be a good F&R/BH Mayer made out of zink. Your pics leave alot to be desired.

[Raytheman]

I want to thank you all for your kind words. This really helps me a lot.
I'm going to make a foto-albums with good ones and bad-ones: than compare them and hope to learn that way.
I will also first post a picture when I'm offered another badge; just to be sure

Once again thank you all very very much!