WWI stripper clip and more!

[Flying10uk]

At the end of the day a "rare clip" is like everything else, it's worth what's someone willing to pay for it.

[CINDERS]

That's what separates the canny bargain hunters from the mob but if I come across a deal and the person genuinely has no idea of the price and is underselling them I will alert them to the fact and give them what I feel is a fair and equitable price that way we both get what we want and can put ourselves to sleep happily. But I have seen people rip others off and gloat about it after on-selling it at a good profit yes you will say that's just business and the seller should know their product but some people inherit milsurps and would not have a clue how to research it or know the value.
The value in something I feel is its history and not the monetary price attached to it if only people would take the time to research what gear they have got from the passing of a relative they would find out a whole lot more about their relative because I have come across allot of Vets due to various organistions I frequent and they do not talk about their memories much at all or the events and I do not ask out of respect.

[Flying10uk]

That's what separates the canny bargain hunters from the mob but if I come across a deal and the person genuinely has no idea of the price and is underselling them I will alert them to the fact and give them what I feel is a fair and equitable price that way we both get what we want and can put ourselves to sleep happily. But I have seen people rip others off and gloat about it after on-selling it at a good profit yes you will say that's just business and the seller should know their product but some people inherit milsurps and would not have a clue how to research it or know the value.

Yes, I agree if a private person but dealers are "fair game" in my books; they should do their homework before selling. I only ever buy items to keep in my collection; I don't resell or trade.

[CINDERS]

Sorry F10 should have clarified private sellers dealers deserve to be ripped off unless they are one I know on a personal basis then a good haggle is expected........
Neither do I, my poor wife wants to know when it will all end, simple when I fall off the perch.......

[5thBatt]

That's what separates the canny bargain hunters from the mob but if I come across a deal and the person genuinely has no idea of the price and is underselling them I will alert them to the fact and give them what I feel is a fair and equitable price that way we both get what we want and can put ourselves to sleep happily. But I have seen people rip others off and gloat about it after on-selling it at a good profit yes you will say that's just business and the seller should know their product but some people inherit milsurps and would not have a clue how to research it or know the value.
The value in something I feel is its history and not the monetary price attached to it if only people would take the time to research what gear they have got from the passing of a relative they would find out a whole lot more about their relative because I have come across allot of Vets due to various organistions I frequent and they do not talk about their memories much at all or the events and I do not ask out of respect.

Cinders, you trying to make me feel bad about the NZ$200 Hookey I brought from a Antique shop a couple of months ago






After clean


Worst of the pitting

Bottom one.


The real shame about this is it looks to have been near mint condition before it was left to rust!

[browningautorifle]

The real shame about this is it looks to have been near mint condition before it was left to rust!

Yes, but at least it's saved now.

[CINDERS]

Good for you bloke I have been after a good one for 15 years at the right price just like that one, good save and congratulations on a real bargain , the antique shop are in the game and there is plenty of information on the values of the Hookies out there so you won and saved about $1000.oo they lost a $1000.oo.

[5thBatt]

Well i walked into the shop with $1100 cash on me, knew it was there & had rust on it but thats all i knew, i have been calling into that shop for years & they always seem to price LE Bayonets for $295 or so no matter the condition so was expecting a high price, after looking at it i was prepared to go $700, they offered it to me for the $200, i said "yeah it is a bit rusty" handed over the money & left......the perfect crime

[bigduke6]

Seems to be a good year for Hookies although mine is a few months older.....

[Roger Payne]

Well, speaking as a dealer (as well as a collector) I'm just cut to the quick! You sharks you!