Prices/Value Discussion. - Page 50

ekclete · 02-16-2007, 07:25 PM

Doc,
I have a set of medical generals boards I can scan for you if you want to see them. In addition I have a medical general's daily wear visor if you want to see some pics of that also. Let me know!

Thanks Clete

Sergei · 03-01-2007, 06:59 PM

As many of you will know, my attempt at knocking down prices on Soviet awards by declaring a lack of my personal interest in the subject had a very limited success so far.

Unfortunately, I see a bigger threat to my hobby coming. Every time the stock market takes a tumble, the London Times newspaper revitalises its 'Alternative Investment' theme. This includes any sort of antiquity - pots and pans, old telephone apparatus - will I be surprised if Russian medals get a mention? There's a big auction in Finland in March, and with all the recent publicity...
Doc, can I have another dose of your insatiable optimism, please ....

Sergei

ANZAC · 03-01-2007, 07:45 PM

I look at it this way Sergei,

If you are going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance

Hence I'm always broke because of collecting, but I enjoy what I have

Brendan

Keith · 03-01-2007, 08:41 PM

Sergei,

Can you provide us with any more information about the big auction in Finland in March?

Keith

Lapa · 03-02-2007, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

Can you provide us with any more information about the big auction in Finland in March?

Guys,

The Russian Cultural Commission is pulling the same fast one as they did on the Sotheby's auction. Given that Finland is waaaaaaaay closer to the mothership than the UK, there is a serious probability that the auction may not happen, or that the Soviet lots will be withdrawn.

Marc

Riley1965 · 03-02-2007, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sergei

As many of you will know, my attempt at knocking down prices on Soviet awards by declaring a lack of my personal interest in the subject had a very limited success so far.

Unfortunately, I see a bigger threat to my hobby coming. Every time the stock market takes a tumble, the London Times newspaper revitalises its 'Alternative Investment' theme. This includes any sort of antiquity - pots and pans, old telephone apparatus - will I be surprised if Russian medals get a mention? There's a big auction in Finland in March, and with all the recent publicity...
Doc, can I have another dose of your insatiable optimism, please ....

Sergei

Sergei,
You got it...one dose of insatiable optimism!!

I still enjoy adding pieces to my collection and now adding the research. I have a "Dream" list, including a Nevsky and a Lenin, of Soviet ODMs that I want in my collection. One day soon I hope to have them. I'mm not going to let anything or Government get in the way of my Dream and Joy of collecting!!!

Doc

Sergei · 03-02-2007, 10:46 AM

All I have is the catalogue (which I did not request

). The intro says 'Most Soviet items were shown to Paul McDaniel and received approval'.
MedalHouse Orders & Medals Auction, March 2007, Helsinki.
They listed 45 badges (including Long Time Factory Worker s/n 24; about 125 Soviet orders and medals, including Kutuzov 3rd, Khmeltitskiy 3rd (s/n 192), Nevskiy s/n 1860 to Jakov Zabasky, Red Banner 4th award, lots of stuff. If interested, could scan a few pages.

Keith · 03-02-2007, 12:28 PM

I did just request a copy of the catalogue from them. We'll see if I get it.

Keith

scook17 · 03-05-2007, 01:54 PM

I received a copy of the catalogue today and I must say I'm very impressed. It's a great catalogue just for the pictures. However, the prices are somewhat high to say the least. What concerns me however, is I did not request a catalogue.......

My main concern is lack of creditability, as they do not provide an unconditional guarantee of authenticity.

Anyone been to this place before or are planning to attend?

Kind Regards,
Shane Cook.

Lapa · 03-05-2007, 02:33 PM

Shane,

They offer a "different" kind of warranty. If you buy an item, then decide to have it authenticated by PMcD and it turns out to be a fake, you'll get a refund.

Marc

02-16-2007, 07:25 PM	#491
ekclete Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West St Paul, MN USA Age: 60 Posts: 236	Doc, I have a set of medical generals boards I can scan for you if you want to see them. In addition I have a medical general's daily wear visor if you want to see some pics of that also. Let me know! Thanks Clete __________________ Thanks, Clete

03-01-2007, 06:59 PM	#492
Sergei Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 199	I am dreading this weekend As many of you will know, my attempt at knocking down prices on Soviet awards by declaring a lack of my personal interest in the subject had a very limited success so far. Unfortunately, I see a bigger threat to my hobby coming. Every time the stock market takes a tumble, the London Times newspaper revitalises its 'Alternative Investment' theme. This includes any sort of antiquity - pots and pans, old telephone apparatus - will I be surprised if Russian medals get a mention? There's a big auction in Finland in March, and with all the recent publicity... Doc, can I have another dose of your insatiable optimism, please .... Sergei

03-01-2007, 07:45 PM	#493
ANZAC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 59 Posts: 343	I look at it this way Sergei, If you are going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance Hence I'm always broke because of collecting, but I enjoy what I have Brendan __________________ "If we come to a minefield, our infantry attacks exactly as it were not there." Marshall Geogi Zhukov to General Eisenhower, 1945

03-01-2007, 08:41 PM	#494
Keith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Age: 54 Posts: 202	Big auction in Finland Sergei, Can you provide us with any more information about the big auction in Finland in March? Keith

03-02-2007, 10:46 AM	#497
Sergei Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 199	Auction in Finland All I have is the catalogue (which I did not request ). The intro says 'Most Soviet items were shown to Paul McDaniel and received approval'. MedalHouse Orders & Medals Auction, March 2007, Helsinki. They listed 45 badges (including Long Time Factory Worker s/n 24; about 125 Soviet orders and medals, including Kutuzov 3rd, Khmeltitskiy 3rd (s/n 192), Nevskiy s/n 1860 to Jakov Zabasky, Red Banner 4th award, lots of stuff. If interested, could scan a few pages.

03-02-2007, 12:28 PM	#498
Keith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Age: 54 Posts: 202	Auction in Finland I did just request a copy of the catalogue from them. We'll see if I get it. Keith

03-05-2007, 01:54 PM	#499
scook17 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 220	I received a copy of the catalogue today and I must say I'm very impressed. It's a great catalogue just for the pictures. However, the prices are somewhat high to say the least. What concerns me however, is I did not request a catalogue....... My main concern is lack of creditability, as they do not provide an unconditional guarantee of authenticity. Anyone been to this place before or are planning to attend? Kind Regards, Shane Cook.

03-05-2007, 02:33 PM	#500
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Shane, They offer a "different" kind of warranty. If you buy an item, then decide to have it authenticated by PMcD and it turns out to be a fake, you'll get a refund. Marc

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