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Old 04-17-2003, 12:25 AM   #1
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Hello

Hi guys
This is my first visit to the Forum. I am new. I would like to say Hi to everybody. My name is Arkady (I go by Eric).
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Old 04-17-2003, 05:10 AM   #2
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Hello

Hello Eric and welcome to the forum!

I am sure, as have I, that you will find this an extremely helpful and informative means of finding out information on Soviet collectables and related items.

Are you a collector?

Again, welcome

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Old 04-17-2003, 08:30 AM   #3
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Hello and thanks for wellcome.
Yes I am a collector, but very new (since November 2002). I am in the process of learning and find it fun and very difficult. It takes time.
Thank you again and nice to meet you.
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Old 04-17-2003, 08:40 AM   #4
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Welcome aboard!

Don't hesitate to ask any questions! there's a welath of information here and many knowledgeble collectors as well!

What do you collect?

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Old 04-17-2003, 01:16 PM   #5
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Welcome Erik
I am sure you will enjoy your experience here.
Have any questions, just ask.

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Old 04-17-2003, 04:17 PM   #6
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I collect Soviet Orders and Medals. I am not in different Variations and Types (yet). Today my main goal is to buy all Orders and Medals. I cannot buy very expensive at this time, so I am planning to buy copies (fakes) to fill up the holes. Later, if I can, I will buy real medals/orders. Also I started looking in some interesting Labor badges of USSR.
Again, I am very new in this exiting hobby. I am learning, exploring, making mistakes and decisions. I hope talking to people, sharing information and knowledge will help me a lot. Till today I was very isolated, getting a lot of help from several people. Now I feel much better and very exited to become a part of the Forum
Thanks to everybody.
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Eric,

My only advice is for you to purchase the "Bible"
Paul McDaniel and Paul Schmitt's book: The comprehensive guide to orders & medals .

Here's a Link where's this book is discussed.

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Arkady,

Welcome to the Forum, THE place to be for the Soviet collector.

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Old 04-19-2003, 12:58 AM   #9
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Ahhh

Ahhh EricLida, so you're the one....

I have been seeing you on eBay just buying up a storm...

Welcome, bud!

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Wow!!! I did not know that people now me from eBay. Finally I am "famos". Great.
Thanks for welcome again.
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