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    #1

    Advice for new Tinnie collector.

    Hi guys

    Im starting to get really interested in tinnies.

    Therefore i would like to ask you:

    If you were just getting started with collecting tinnies, with the knowledge you have today, What advice would you give your self?

    My main collecting area is combat badges/medals. But if i could learn from others mistakes or you have some good advice, please let me know.

    All the best.
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    #2
    Hello.

    I used to be interested in tinnies, mainly due to the connections to the organisation and the associated dates of the event. However, it soon became clear that there is just too much to collect. So my advice is, collect but be specific. For example, SA Marine tinnies are really interesting. WHW tinnies are nice but you'll end up with many pieces so maybe collect by the year or even by the maker?

    Mil

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      #3
      Another advice is maybe to purchase the books below:

      Tagungs- und Veranstaltungsabzeichen 1930 - 1945 by Reinhard Tieste feature 12,500 tinnies http://www.tieste.de

      Third Reich Tinnie Collecting is the third book in our series of Third Reich collectables after "Winterhilfswerk Street/House Collections & More - A Collector's Guide', and 'Donation Badges, Pins & Pendants of the Third Reich'. http://www.winterhilfswerk.com

      Mil

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        #4
        Don't pay a lot for common tinnies. May day, Tag der Arbeit, Seefahrt initially come to mind.
        Perhaps buy from England, prices don't seem too stupid over here. (unless the dealer attends European fairs) and the £ is weak.
        Don't go mad on SA and HJ tinnies, these seem generally overpriced to me, especially the more common ones.
        Post here for review if you are not sure.
        I don't specialize, but you may wish to, so choose a theme.
        Remember there are over 12,500 out there.
        There are a few threads on repro's posted here, read them.
        Welcome to the madness.
        Regards,
        Pete

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          #5
          Hi guys.

          Thanks for your comments.

          I think you are right and i definitely have to choose a theme. It would be easy to go overboard and just buy loads of different ones. From a historical view, SA and HJ seem most intriguing to me.

          Im doing my basic research now (nicely pinned threads on this forum). So we will see what i end up with.

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            #6
            You could also go for the rare pieces, but what is rare depends on the collector. For me, an RPT tinnie is a good start. 1929 and 1933 tinnies are easy to find and they were elevated to a honour status. Beyond that, go for the 1927 piece which is rare as hen's teeth. Subsequent later war year pieces are much easier to find and you can get postcards and RPT day event books to go with it.

            Mil

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              #7
              Originally posted by Military View Post
              You could also go for the rare pieces, but what is rare depends on the collector. For me, an RPT tinnie is a good start. 1929 and 1933 tinnies are easy to find and they were elevated to a honour status. Beyond that, go for the 1927 piece which is rare as hen's teeth. Subsequent later war year pieces are much easier to find and you can get postcards and RPT day event books to go with it.

              Mil
              RPT ninnies are pretty nice. I will definitely have a look into those.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Spamboksen View Post
                Hi guys

                Im starting to get really interested in tinnies.

                Therefore i would like to ask you:

                If you were just getting started with collecting tinnies, with the knowledge you have today, What advice would you give your self?

                My main collecting area is combat badges/medals. But if i could learn from others mistakes or you have some good advice, please let me know.

                All the best.
                Hello:

                I'm one of the "new collectors", compared to Wood, Martin Harding, Chris Lee, Curt Steinbach, and Belinda, all of whom have fantastic collections; They're not the only ones, either; there are other tinnie collectors here who are very knowledgeable, and very helpful. I've been a militaria collector for over 30 years, but specifically a tinnie collector for only about 8.

                If I was going to advise myself on 'where to start':

                1. Books, books, books - Reinhard Tieste's 2-volume set is a "must have", and I consider "Third Reich Tinnie Collecting, Vol.1" (our own Joe Cassidy and Chrys Alexander) even more important...but for different reasons;

                a) Tieste's book set has 12,500 listed, but the pictures are B&W and it's only available in German (maybe this matters to you, I don't know). Tieste's book set will familiarize you with the mainstay cataloging system that most of us use, and also give you a good overview of "what's out there" (but it is by no means complete).

                b) Joe and Chrys's book - Color photographs, and it is the result of a labor of love, along with contributed photos from many of the Tinnie collectors on this site. It is published in English (but also has other language versions available), and contains some fantastic primer material aimed towards collectors that are just starting out. Joe and Chrys are working on Volume 2, and it will have a lot to offer, just like Volume 1 does.

                Personally, I would suggest getting both of these, since the total cost is under $200, for a great reference library on tinnies. There is also the Manion's book set, but it's out of print, meaning that you will be paying extra for out of date information (which cuts into the budget that you could be spending on new pieces).

                2. Take your time - I would get the books first, and get a good idea of what's out there, and what you like. I got the Tieste books...and went through them, writing down a list of every badge I wanted/liked. Then, I went through it again (and saw about 200+ more that I missed the first time around). Your tastes might change over time, like mine did - what you think is fantastic right now...may not be as exciting to you several years' later, or even tomorrow.

                3. Get to know the gang - Most of the tinnie collectors are serious students of history, and interested in the unique events that these badges were made to commemorate. Every one of us (me included), has pieces that make our individual collections stand-out, and I have yet to meet an 'unfriendly' tinnie collector.


                Lastly, for me, tinnies are THE BEST niche area of militaria (I don't care what anyone says):

                a) Most of what you see is period authentic.
                b) They're the only area in military antiques where "new discoveries" are made fairly often.
                c) They're affordable, and you don't have to spend a fortune to build a very respectable collection.
                d) You only need a few reference books.
                e) You can build a type collection by any number of different themes (specific organizations, specific years, specific materials, specific places); I know a tinnie collector who only collects tinnies with knights on them.
                f) Fakes are pretty easy to spot, with minimal guidance, meaning that someone who is totally-new to militaria can safely collect them.

                Welcome to the addiction!

                Kind regards,

                Andre

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                  #9
                  Hi Andre.

                  Thank you very much for your very detailed answer. I will definitely have a look into the books you listed.

                  I got fascinated by tinnies for the exact reasons you mentioned. So im happy to see you list the same reasons.

                  Again, thank you

                  edit:
                  Oh, one thing you didn't mention. There are some really awesome designed tinnies out there

                  Originally posted by GiuseppeC View Post
                  Hello:

                  I'm one of the "new collectors", compared to Wood, Martin Harding, Chris Lee, Curt Steinbach, and Belinda, all of whom have fantastic collections; They're not the only ones, either; there are other tinnie collectors here who are very knowledgeable, and very helpful. I've been a militaria collector for over 30 years, but specifically a tinnie collector for only about 8.

                  If I was going to advise myself on 'where to start':

                  1. Books, books, books - Reinhard Tieste's 2-volume set is a "must have", and I consider "Third Reich Tinnie Collecting, Vol.1" (our own Joe Cassidy and Chrys Alexander) even more important...but for different reasons;

                  a) Tieste's book set has 12,500 listed, but the pictures are B&W and it's only available in German (maybe this matters to you, I don't know). Tieste's book set will familiarize you with the mainstay cataloging system that most of us use, and also give you a good overview of "what's out there" (but it is by no means complete).

                  b) Joe and Chrys's book - Color photographs, and it is the result of a labor of love, along with contributed photos from many of the Tinnie collectors on this site. It is published in English (but also has other language versions available), and contains some fantastic primer material aimed towards collectors that are just starting out. Joe and Chrys are working on Volume 2, and it will have a lot to offer, just like Volume 1 does.

                  Personally, I would suggest getting both of these, since the total cost is under $200, for a great reference library on tinnies. There is also the Manion's book set, but it's out of print, meaning that you will be paying extra for out of date information (which cuts into the budget that you could be spending on new pieces).

                  2. Take your time - I would get the books first, and get a good idea of what's out there, and what you like. I got the Tieste books...and went through them, writing down a list of every badge I wanted/liked. Then, I went through it again (and saw about 200+ more that I missed the first time around). Your tastes might change over time, like mine did - what you think is fantastic right now...may not be as exciting to you several years' later, or even tomorrow.

                  3. Get to know the gang - Most of the tinnie collectors are serious students of history, and interested in the unique events that these badges were made to commemorate. Every one of us (me included), has pieces that make our individual collections stand-out, and I have yet to meet an 'unfriendly' tinnie collector.


                  Lastly, for me, tinnies are THE BEST niche area of militaria (I don't care what anyone says):

                  a) Most of what you see is period authentic.
                  b) They're the only area in military antiques where "new discoveries" are made fairly often.
                  c) They're affordable, and you don't have to spend a fortune to build a very respectable collection.
                  d) You only need a few reference books.
                  e) You can build a type collection by any number of different themes (specific organizations, specific years, specific materials, specific places); I know a tinnie collector who only collects tinnies with knights on them.
                  f) Fakes are pretty easy to spot, with minimal guidance, meaning that someone who is totally-new to militaria can safely collect them.

                  Welcome to the addiction!

                  Kind regards,

                  Andre

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                    #10
                    Just a note to tread carefully if you are into SS tinnies.

                    Mil

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                      #11
                      Thank you. Generally i just avoid anything SS related. To high prices and to many fakes for me.


                      Originally posted by Military View Post
                      Just a note to tread carefully if you are into SS tinnies.

                      Mil

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