"Sleeper" Badges in Our Hobby

[johnrtse]

I think Infantry Assault Badges are an area where great deals can be had- most selling in the $50-$100 range. Also, Wound Badges can often be found in the $25-$75 range. Even a decent Minesweeper can be found for around a $100. SA and DRA/DRL Sport Badges are everywhere for $25-$50. I shouldn't mention the $25 KVK's and $35-$45 WW1 EK2's!

A nice, presentable collection of just these types of badges could be built up for less $$$ than what just one high-end dagger would sell for. (No offense to dagger collectors, as they are terrific too. I was just using them as an example )

Which badges do you think are the under-valued in this hobby?

[hcliffe]

Hi John,
Kind of hard to say what badges are undervalued. For that we would need to know where prices have been and where they are going. To me, EK2's were undervalued. I was getting them for $50 or less. They are going for $65 and up now. I agree with you on IAB's. That's why I decided about 1 year ago to focus on them. I have almost every maker now. But, they are the most common badge, that is why they are "cheap" compared to other badges. I also like the price of silver wound badges. You can still get a decent one for about $50.

[George Stimson]

I can think of two, but I'm afraid that if I name them the prices for them will start going up!

[Brian C.]

I think that the cloth versions of badges are underrated, though sometimes not underpriced. Common items such as pilot badges and para badges have a certain appeal for me, and I'd love to one day own a cloth DKiG. Right now I can't quit buying helmets, so that will have to wait.