Reality check?

Commissar · 10-18-2008, 09:29 PM

I recently purchased these two items.
Russian Army Combat Boots, which I assume are modern and amazing?
And a Russian militia visor hat which I fell in love with at first sight.
However, I am new to the collecting scene and I would like to know if these are fakes...you people are the experts and I need help.
Unfortunately the pictures came directly from their site, hence the water mark, I'll post some pics when I receive my order.

And for 250 dollars I would like to think its authentic...

Thanks,
Lonigan

Lapa · 10-19-2008, 01:42 AM

Commisar,

They are genuine, but noway worth near $250 :laff

Marc

Ser-g · 10-19-2008, 08:43 AM

what would it be worth than?

i have seen that cap and boots on the big E.
the cap was going for 50 euro or some thing, sounded like a lot to me.

who knows what they sell for in Russia?

Commissar · 10-19-2008, 08:49 AM

Well it is a modern Russian militiamans visor hat, so I'm really unsure.
Besides, 50 dollars of that went to shipping, 80 for the boots, about 70-80 for the hat, and then the exchange rate from 180 USD to my total of 250 CAD!
Lame eh?
Haha.

ANZAC · 10-19-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commissar

Well it is a modern Russian militiamans visor hat, so I'm really unsure.
Besides, 50 dollars of that went to shipping, 80 for the boots, about 70-80 for the hat, and then the exchange rate from 180 USD to my total of 250 CAD!
Lame eh?
Haha.

Actually not lame at all. No matter what the price if you really want something you will buy it. It seems you are into the cloth (uniforms caps etc), this is a great section to get information on such things. Doug is the moderator here and noone has better knowledge on such things. As plenty of questions and Doug and the other will be more than happy to help. If you want to get into awards or just general talk then drop by those sections and say hello.

Keep on, keeping on:thumbsup

Brendan

Commissar · 10-19-2008, 06:47 PM

Im not really into medals and stuff as much as I am into garb and clothes...but I am VERY partial to a good guards badge or a nice KGB trincet. :)
Thanks.

pastfinder · 10-19-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commissar

Im not really into medals and stuff as much as I am into garb and clothes...but I am VERY partial to a good guards badge or a nice KGB trincet. :)
Thanks.

This may sound like a strange response, but something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. If you wanted it, you felt it was worth that much. I've spent over $50 for a single patch the average person would give me $1 for, but since I felt it was rare and I wanted it, I was willing to pay that much :)

Lapa · 10-20-2008, 06:56 AM

Pastfinder,

No argument with your explanation, but in this case, that cap and these boots are anything but rare, or even scarce...

Marc

Commissar · 10-20-2008, 05:43 PM

But Lapa I lovvvve themmm! hahaha.
Call me crazy, but I just do.

Lapa · 10-21-2008, 07:05 AM

Commissar,

Good for you :thumbsup

Marc

10-19-2008, 01:42 AM	#2
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Reality check? Commisar, They are genuine, but noway worth near $250 :laff Marc

10-19-2008, 08:43 AM	#3
Ser-g Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Haarlem The Netherlands Age: 38 Posts: 374	Re: Reality check? what would it be worth than? i have seen that cap and boots on the big E. the cap was going for 50 euro or some thing, sounded like a lot to me. who knows what they sell for in Russia?

10-19-2008, 08:49 AM	#4
Commissar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 424	Re: Reality check? Well it is a modern Russian militiamans visor hat, so I'm really unsure. Besides, 50 dollars of that went to shipping, 80 for the boots, about 70-80 for the hat, and then the exchange rate from 180 USD to my total of 250 CAD! Lame eh? Haha.

10-19-2008, 06:47 PM	#6
Commissar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 424	Re: Reality check? Im not really into medals and stuff as much as I am into garb and clothes...but I am VERY partial to a good guards badge or a nice KGB trincet. :) Thanks.

10-20-2008, 06:56 AM	#8
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Reality check? Pastfinder, No argument with your explanation, but in this case, that cap and these boots are anything but rare, or even scarce... Marc

10-20-2008, 05:43 PM	#9
Commissar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 424	Re: Reality check? But Lapa I lovvvve themmm! hahaha. Call me crazy, but I just do.

10-21-2008, 07:05 AM	#10
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Reality check? Commissar, Good for you :thumbsup Marc

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