Friend Needs Help in Selling German Militaria Collectiom

[Tom in GA]

I have a friend with an extensive WWII German militaria collection. He is wanting to sell it as his sons have no interest in it. It is a very large collection consisting mostly of uniforms, flags, banners, correspondence and medals. He has a couple of firearms. Believe me when I say this is a large collection. Any suggestions as to the best way to sell this collection. He is willing to sell it all if the price is right or parts of it at a time. This is rare stuff.

[da gimp]

Mannion's (? on spelling, maybe Manions)in KC, Mo sella alot of this type of stuff by consignment auction/catalog with pix every month.

[JB White]

Auction houses are a safe and simple way to dispose of things like that. Like the Gimp implied, make sure their buyer base is already geared for it.
Here's another thought: Is your friend able to go the militaria show route? It takes a while to work the circuit and sell piecemeal but it can turn out to be a lot of fun. Aside from tolerating the tire kickers and flea market cheapskates, most people usually strike up a good conversation. I've even made a few new friends along the way.

If he gets one or two tables and displays only a fraction of what he has, people will ask about other related items, then for a business card or about the next show. Every so often I roll over a part of my collection to finance upgrading or changes in interests. Some weekends are better than others but I've never suffered a loss.

[tmark]

WWII weekend is in Reading, PA, in June. German re-enactors are a large contingent of the entire show having their own "camp" set up on the grounds. Surely, they would have an interest in the collection.

[oldcanuck]

Tom,

How best to get in touch with you, or the owner ?????

Bob
usgi45s@hotmail.com

[Michaelp]

Surprising that a large collector is not connected to some networking already.

That is a pretty extensive hobby.

[BobJ]

Tom,
I'm in Ath, GA.
Contact me.

[Tom in GA]

A lot of his collection has been gathered through European travels and contacts.

[oldcanuck]

Tom,

How best to get in touch with you, or the owner ?????

Bob
usgi45s@hotmail.com


I'll ask one more time.........

[Tom in GA]

I will contact him. He is on Memorial Day vacation. It is up to him to contact you. Patience please.