Picked up this beauty from the family of a veteran. It has a nice black patina all over the scabbard and handle. This blade shows what 5 decades will do to a dagger left alone. Nice to see one in such an untampered condition. It would easily clean up to near perfect condition if so desired. Anyone interested please contact me.
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Saw your dagger in the E-stand. It is nice, and I would normally be interested. However your price is equal to or greater than major dealer prices. Would expect WA.com members to get a break.
Higher than the most expensive dealer
http://www.johnsonreferencebooks.com/cataloguemain.htmlAlitur vitium vivitque tegendoComment
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I have to agree.
Nice Rad Leaders have failed to sell on the estand for $1800.
The going rate is usually $1400 - $1500 ish.
David.At Rathau on the Aller, the CO of 5th Royal Tanks advanced on foot to take a cautious look into the town before his tanks moved in. He encountered one of his own officers, a huge Welshman named John Gwilliam who later captained his country's rugby team, 'carrying a small German soldier by the scruff of his neck, not unlike a cat with a mouse.' The Colonel said: 'Why not shoot him?' Gwilliam replied in his mighty Welsh voice: 'Oh no, sir. Much too small.'Comment
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I question the motives of those who join the forum and their only posts are related to selling something (at inflated prices). I agree, he is $700-800 above collector to collector price. If it came out of the woodwork, you would think the price would reflect that.Alitur vitium vivitque tegendoComment
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Rad Dagger
I'm a new collector who just joined the forum. I based this price from what I saw on the internet. You are more than welcome to submit an offer you thimk is fair.Originally posted by ColoradoSaw your dagger in the E-stand. It is nice, and I would normally be interested. However your price is equal to or greater than major dealer prices. Would expect WA.com members to get a break.
Higher than the most expensive dealer
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I have no intention of selling items at inflated prices or insulting anyones intelligence. Especially on a forum such as this. As a new collector I appreciate the information. I would respectfully consider any fair offer deemed fair from a fellow collector.Originally posted by ColoradoComment
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Petre,
You can't say fairer than that.
Welcome aboard.
This site is a place to discuss and enjoy the collecting hobby. The estand is only a part of that. Many members have a suspicion of the motives of anyone whos' first post is a for sale one, especially when the piece is way over priced. Look at it from our side. We have a very nice collectors community here, for the most part, of which many members, myself included are very protective. There have been disruptions in the past from newbies.
There are no rules that say you cannot sell on the estand and not contribute in other areas so carry on as you wish. You will however receive a better reception and no doubt have more fun if you join in the discussions.
Cheers,
David.
PS. This is my Rad Leader http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=51434 It was on the estand 12 months ago for $1400.At Rathau on the Aller, the CO of 5th Royal Tanks advanced on foot to take a cautious look into the town before his tanks moved in. He encountered one of his own officers, a huge Welshman named John Gwilliam who later captained his country's rugby team, 'carrying a small German soldier by the scruff of his neck, not unlike a cat with a mouse.' The Colonel said: 'Why not shoot him?' Gwilliam replied in his mighty Welsh voice: 'Oh no, sir. Much too small.'Comment
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Petre, Let me join David in welcoming you to the forum!Ignored Due To Invisibility.Comment
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I agree and David is spot on in his comments.Alitur vitium vivitque tegendoComment
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Thanks David.Originally posted by David CComment
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Thanks LarryOriginally posted by Larry LippsComment
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Rad dagger!
Hi
Welcome to the forum!
Besides your from Ohio!
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I hold to the belief that everyone on this Forum is entitled to their opinion, so I'm taking off my "Moderator" hat and offering up mine:
Frankly, boys and girls, this ain't Wal-Mart. Original militaria in collectible condition is a fixed commodity. If someone - anyone - places an item - any item - on the e-stand, they and only they should determine the asking price. The buyer is holding all the cards and is free to play them by not buying the item in question. The expectations that:- Forum Members should get a break
- Asking prices somehow drive the market
The fact is every item in our collections is worth exactly what someone is willing to pay for it. Each time this topic comes up, I am amazed at the number of people who feel that belonging to this Forum means that they should be able to pay less for an item than they would at a show, from a dealer, etc. or that the seller shouldn't make a fair - or for that matter, a more than fair - profit. (Probably one reason why I have never used the e-stand to sell an item). If there is any justification for the belief that something on the e-stand should be priced lower, in my mind it would stem solely from the fact that the seller is not incurring (1.)the expense of traveling to and setting up at a show or (2.)the overhead associated with maintaining a website, shop or other outlet.
I have seen the same thing at shows: someone looks at an item on a table, notes the price and then - for reason(s) that totally elude me - says, "There's another one on a table in the back of the hall for (fill in the blank) dollars less and it's just as good as this one." or " (Fill in the blank) has one on his list (or website) for less." Why don't they just buy the other piece? I've been around long enough to see that if a dealer carries an item long enough, one of two things will happen: he will sell it at his price or he will decide that the price is too high and reduce it.
For the record, Johnson's Volume VIII shows the value of a RAD Leader dagger in mint condition at $2,400 and it (the book) is eight years old. I looked at Petre's dagger on the e-stand and personally don't think it falls within the parameters for a mint-conditioned piece (there appears to be a spot on the blade and the dagger has seen some wear). Consequently, I doubt it will sell for the asking price. If I were interested in the piece, I would do as Petre suggests and make a reasonable offer. He then can decide if the deal makes sense to him based on the price he paid for it and just how bad he wishes to sell. If it does sell for the asking price, both Petre and the seller will be pleased with the outcome of the transaction - I just fail to see what the fuss is all about.
Call me crazy, call me an elitist, just don't call me late for dinner!
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