Collecting rank boards ?

Roscoe · 04-04-2009, 12:09 PM

Hello All

I'm thinking of starting a collection of rank boards but have a few questions.

What are the price ranges? I assume a set of WWII Marshal boards are more expensive then a set from a 80's Lt.

Are there a lot fakes?

Also any other advice or info you'll care to pass on would be appreciated.

Thanks
Roscoe

DougD · 04-04-2009, 01:10 PM

Hi Roscoe,

Collecting boards is a lot of fun, but make sure you get a focus or it's endless...for example, Doc collects all ranks and eras, but only Medical service...it's a great way to specialize.

They are easy to store, display well, and many can be had at a reasonable price.

There are a HUGE number of fakes, some are just basic (see all the ebay "marshal" boards) and some are better; some are real to some and repro to others. After you have some originals you should be more comfortable. The older and higher the rank the more likely to look out for a fake. You can always post here, but you might get conflicting opinions!

Good luck and keep us updated.

DougD

Roscoe · 04-04-2009, 10:09 PM

Thanks for the advice, and nice collection.

Esteban_cool · 04-05-2009, 02:06 AM

I never cease to admire that gorgeous collection of prototype boards.
You rock, Doug:thumbsup

04-04-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
Roscoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lyle, Washington Posts: 112	Collecting rank boards ? Hello All I'm thinking of starting a collection of rank boards but have a few questions. What are the price ranges? I assume a set of WWII Marshal boards are more expensive then a set from a 80's Lt. Are there a lot fakes? Also any other advice or info you'll care to pass on would be appreciated. Thanks Roscoe

04-04-2009, 10:09 PM	#3
Roscoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lyle, Washington Posts: 112	Re: Collecting rank boards ? Thanks for the advice, and nice collection.

04-05-2009, 02:06 AM	#4
Esteban_cool Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Santiago, Chile Age: 36 Posts: 1,103	Re: Collecting rank boards ? I never cease to admire that gorgeous collection of prototype boards. You rock, Doug:thumbsup __________________ There's nothing in the streets Looks any different to me And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye And the parting on the left Are now parting on the right And the beards have all grown longer overnight The Who, Won't get fooled again Last edited by Esteban_cool; 04-05-2009 at 02:09 AM.

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