08-23-2005, 02:14 AM
Tretov,
Another important factor - HSL group is LABOR award, not MILITARY. Many collectors I know have no interest in non-combatant awards / groups, making HSL group much harder to sell. If this was complete HSU group - I'd say "yes, go for it".
If you are considering an investment - at least pick up one that's liquid, one that would be easy to sell.
Also, I'd try avoiding dealers at this point - presumably they price at a premium to market price (but these days it does not hold true in all cases, as some US dealers' prices are lower than prices in Russia). If at a later point you try selling back to the same dealer - you would rarely get full price back.
For investment I'd rather consider real estate at this point, you'd be safer in the long run.
William
Another important factor - HSL group is LABOR award, not MILITARY. Many collectors I know have no interest in non-combatant awards / groups, making HSL group much harder to sell. If this was complete HSU group - I'd say "yes, go for it".
If you are considering an investment - at least pick up one that's liquid, one that would be easy to sell.
Also, I'd try avoiding dealers at this point - presumably they price at a premium to market price (but these days it does not hold true in all cases, as some US dealers' prices are lower than prices in Russia). If at a later point you try selling back to the same dealer - you would rarely get full price back.
For investment I'd rather consider real estate at this point, you'd be safer in the long run.
William
