Ss dagger help

[Yamamoto]

Got an SS dagger for about $100 today and I was wondering if its the real deal or not.

[RevYJ]

No, not real. You were overcharged by about $95.00. Sorry.

[Yamamoto]

How exactly can you tell any info would be helpful

[collecter]

I would say its an old copy,the etched motto is not crisp and is 'peppery',bad fitting eagle and originals do not have leather washer pads,for an old copy in the Uk a dealer would charge about £50 which is close to your $100 bucks.Originals now around about £900 to over a £1000 at the moment for a 1933 SS dagger.John

[The Red Baron]

If you are buying M33's for 900-1000 pounds on a public market or from a dealer you must be getting a deal!

[Craig H]

Not .

[collecter]

If you are buying M33's for 900-1000 pounds on a public market or from a dealer you must be getting a deal!

I did say about,price's for daggers are going up all the time,a local dealer/collector I know told me that price's were increasing every three months and he is now finding it difficult to replace stock.John

[addyfie]

I was under the impression that prices have been going down for the past 2 years or so due to the worlds economic crisis, there are some bargains to be had if you know what your looking at...... I purchased a near mint Spitzer over 2 years ago for £1000 which i thought was a good price even in todays market.
Anyhow regarding what is wrong with the dagger in question (which is everything, x guards, blade and grip) if you compare it to a real one you will notice many differences.
This is JMO guys

Regards
Adam

[ValhallaMilitaria]

Obvious fake is obvious....