Died and gone to heaven

***CtahhR*** · 12-07-2011, 06:48 PM

The question comes to mind that how did all those items get into the same dealer's hands? Brains, connections or luck?

medals73 · 12-07-2011, 07:08 PM

He stood early in line when the valuts of the State Bank opened up.

***CtahhR*** · 12-07-2011, 07:12 PM

Sounds like Brains plus luck to me. I'm sure they still weren't "given away" first come first served.

medals73 · 12-07-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CtahhR

Sounds like Brains plus luck to me. I'm sure they still weren't "given away" first come first served.

There actually was a a menu/price list, which I have seen but of which I didn't get a copy (idiot!). It would make you weep, literally weep.

The "special" stuff was off-list and needed contacts.

***CtahhR*** · 12-07-2011, 07:26 PM

I'll go 4 7 and 9.... What sort of prices did this dealer pay when he had been standing in line? A proper "public" price or a nice backhander?

medals73 · 12-07-2011, 07:29 PM

The prices he paid were maybe 1/1000th of what he was asking. I picked my "three" (the structure of the quiz is not random) and his asking price was $185,000 (US). I actually slipped and used some of the more "artful" phrases I know in Mongolian (not nearly as "earthy" as my Punjabi -- which has nearly gotten me killed, but the point was made).

At the time, there was no market, there were no sources (since some early and really BAD stuff in both Mongolian and Russian editions). This flood created Mongolian phaleristics as we know it.

***CtahhR*** · 12-07-2011, 07:37 PM

My english has nearly gotten me killed before never mind any other tongues! It's all a part of life.

medals73 · 12-07-2011, 07:18 PM

OK, and this may be an individual value judgment, pick the three (3) rarest items here.

Bob · 12-08-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by medals73

OK, and this may be an individual value judgment, pick the three (3) rarest items here.

Guess: 8-1-2

Although actually my curiosity is also about nr 10 on right hand in back - could have an interesting story behind it:)

Difficult to judge this rarity... especially taking into account that many more were probably awarded than currently circulated (e.g. for the type 1 Polar Star). Regret not acquiring 1-2 more of the pre 1940 awards when I had the chance and they were still reasonably priced, but will treasure the one that I do have.

A dealer in Berlin has had 2 for sale for many many years but at a price level which leaves something to be desired.

Lapa · 12-08-2011, 12:50 PM

My pick is 8-1-3 (although 7 and 9 would probably be close contenders)

Marc

12-07-2011, 06:48 PM	#1
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Died and gone to heaven The question comes to mind that how did all those items get into the same dealer's hands? Brains, connections or luck? __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

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medals73 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Earth, most of the time Posts: 2,016	Re: Died and gone to heaven He stood early in line when the valuts of the State Bank opened up.

12-07-2011, 07:12 PM	#3
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Died and gone to heaven Sounds like Brains plus luck to me. I'm sure they still weren't "given away" first come first served. __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

12-07-2011, 07:26 PM	#5
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Died and gone to heaven I'll go 4 7 and 9.... What sort of prices did this dealer pay when he had been standing in line? A proper "public" price or a nice backhander? __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

12-07-2011, 07:29 PM	#6
medals73 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Earth, most of the time Posts: 2,016	Re: Died and gone to heaven The prices he paid were maybe 1/1000th of what he was asking. I picked my "three" (the structure of the quiz is not random) and his asking price was $185,000 (US). I actually slipped and used some of the more "artful" phrases I know in Mongolian (not nearly as "earthy" as my Punjabi -- which has nearly gotten me killed, but the point was made). At the time, there was no market, there were no sources (since some early and really BAD stuff in both Mongolian and Russian editions). This flood created Mongolian phaleristics as we know it.

12-07-2011, 07:37 PM	#7
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Died and gone to heaven My english has nearly gotten me killed before never mind any other tongues! It's all a part of life. __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

12-08-2011, 12:50 PM	#10
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Died and gone to heaven My pick is 8-1-3 (although 7 and 9 would probably be close contenders) Marc

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