Paraphernaliaworld SS Items, all fake???

[Totenhead]

Hi guys, i am new to this obviously!

The items i have displayed on here i bought from the above, is evrything this guy sell fake??

I learn quickly, once bitten, it doesn't happen again!

been doing alot of reading this morning and finally saw the light !

feels good now, wish i had known about this site 3 months ago !

[Fritz]

Never heard of that seller but had a quick look and there is nothing I would want among his listings.

[Ian Hulley]

I can't find the seller BUT every single thing you've posted have been really entry level fakes ... is he selling it as original ?

Post a link so we can have a laugh.

Ian.

[Steve T]

I can't find the seller BUT every single thing you've posted have been really entry level fakes ... is he selling it as original ?

Post a link so we can have a laugh.

Ian.

Ian,it's probably this rubbish http://www.ioffer.com/selling/paraphernaliaworld?page=3

[Dmv]

Stay FAR away, haven't seen one! original item and those prices...

and he states:

THIS IS A GREAT SET YOU WILL BE PROUD TO OWN! YOU WILL LOVE THIS ITEM. STILL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION FOR IT'S AGE.

[Ian Hulley]

What a bunch of crap ..... however nowhere does he say 'Original' in the items I looked at. He say's "WWII Nazi Wffen-SS" but not 'original'.
His 1 day returns policy says it all really ... you open the package see it's crap and have to get it back in the post immediately to get a refund less return postage and 10% 're-stockin' fee.

The guy's clearly a charlatan.

Ian

[Michael73]

Hi guys, i am new to this obviously!

The items i have displayed on here i bought from the above, is evrything this guy sell fake??

I learn quickly, once bitten, it doesn't happen again!

been doing alot of reading this morning and finally saw the light !

feels good now, wish i had known about this site 3 months ago !

Can you please tell why did you choose his site to buy your first militaria instead any other militaria dealer around?

[Totenhead]

I guess i lacked experience, and was too eager to buy something, they did look quite authentic. I guess i was too lazy to do proper research.

here are some of his items

http://www.ioffer.com/i/nazi-german-...-set-139404217

http://www.ioffer.com/i/german-heer-...l189-156031473

http://www.ioffer.com/i/luftwaffe-ra...umer-150759967

[Ian Hulley]

That's a truly awful attempt at a Zimmermann skull

BUY IT NOW FOR ONLY $449.95
GERMAN WWII WAFFEN SS ELITE .850 SILVER SKULL & EAGLE HAT SET OFFICERS {PURE .85% SILVER METAL} TOTENKOPF SKULL AND MATCHING EAGLE SET. HALLMARKED ON REVERSE OF BOTH SKULL & EAGLE IS hallmarked "RZM, SS 499/41~.850 (for SILVER CONTENT)". ATTACHMENT PRONGES ARE RUSTED. SEE PICTURES FOR ALL DETAILS. THIS IS A GREAT ITEM YOU WILL BE PROUD TO OWN! YOU WILL LOVE THIS ITEM. STILL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION FOR IT'S AGE. DO NOT LET THIS WONDERFUL ITEM GET AWAY!! THE SILVER METAL SKULL & EAGLE HAVE WEAR & TARNISH FROM STORAGE, PLUS USUAL DINKS, AGE & USE, BUT WITH A LITTLE ELBO GREASE WILL SHINE UP LIKE A NEW SILVER DOLLAR. HIGHLY DETAILED, SEE PHOTOS. RARE ITEM IN THIS EXCELLENT CONDITION. , SHOWS USE, WEAR, & AGE. OTHER WISE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION SEE PHOTOS FOR ALL DETAILS. BUYER AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING; THERE IS A ONE DAY INSPECTION ON THIS GREAT ITEM! IF NOT DELIGHTED WITH THIS ITEM UPON RECEIPT, THAN JUST BOX IT BACK UP AND RETURN IN SAME CONDITION AS RECEIVED BY THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY,{MEANING IF YOU RECEIVE THE PACKAGE ON THURSDAY, IT MUST BE RETURNED BACK BY CLOSE OF POST OFFICE FRIDAY}! I WILL BE MORE THAN GLAD TO REFUND IN FULL, MINUS THE SHIPPING BOTH WAYS AND 10% RESTOCKING FEE. BUT, I HAVE NEVER DONE A REFUND YET. MY PERFECT FEED BACK SCORE SPEAKS FOR MY PAST AND PRESENT CUSTOMERS SATISFACTION AND YOURS WILL BE TOO! IF NOT AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSO. WILL BE USED. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND PLEASE SEE MY OTHER ITEMS AT AUCTION. BEST OF LUCK BIDDING!

Yep, 3 week old insignia can look a bit worn and rusty but not bad for it's age.

[Totenhead]

Ian,

can you guys recommend any reference books i could get hold of, id like to get hold of a genuine skull, after my recent experience, i now realise i really know totally nothing !!!!!!

Thanks

[macca007]

Mate you want a genuine skull? Check out the Estand. As for the above mentioned clown? Stay well clear. I called him out on his fake stuff and next think I know he flooded my emails with hundreds of emails from every "Arian nation" and right wing group thanking me for joining their website.

[Ian Hulley]

Stick with studying the forums for a month or 2, and that's STUDY rather than looking slack-jawed . Eventually you'll see each skull manufacturer's wares as individual as if they had faces, then you learn the markings, pin styles and materials ... I'll let you know if I ever finish doing those things.

Try searching for posts by Brad 'Bwanek1' and SScollector Chris ... they are the metal insignia experts on here.

Good luck, Ian.

[Totenhead]

Ok Ian, will do, thanks for the advice guys, it truly is a minefield all this stuff !

[David Fettes]

Also you may want to advise us of where in the UK you are. There are plenty of members about the country and there is nothing better then being (for want of a better word) groomed! A couple of visits with them to fairs, shows and the like will do wonders for your collecting knowledge. Plus also they will be able to direct you to the good dealers and show you the ones to avoid.

[Totenhead]

David,

Yeah, " grooming " is perhaps not the best word, get locked up for that now dont you ?? ;o)


I am based in Chester, Cheshire, North West England UK, not far from the North Wales border.

Off to the Imperial War Museum in London for a walk around tomorrow, probably won’t be any SS items to look at unfortunately