07-25-2002, 07:12 PM
Shane,
Prices in Avers catalogues are not real, they are way too low even for Russia back in the 90s or in 2001 when these guides were published.
There is a rumor that these books were put together by the group of dealers for the purpose of creating a reference for the potential sellers. The trick was to crete illusions of low prices, so the dealers can buy these awards at dirt cheap levels from poor veterans.
Just look at the page 62 in Avers #5-1. There is no way the price for Meritorous Pilot Badge is $25-30 or for People's Artist of the USSR is $7-10!
Prices in Avers catalogues are not real, they are way too low even for Russia back in the 90s or in 2001 when these guides were published.
There is a rumor that these books were put together by the group of dealers for the purpose of creating a reference for the potential sellers. The trick was to crete illusions of low prices, so the dealers can buy these awards at dirt cheap levels from poor veterans.
Just look at the page 62 in Avers #5-1. There is no way the price for Meritorous Pilot Badge is $25-30 or for People's Artist of the USSR is $7-10!
