Jan, beautiful badge and nice to hear about someone getting a bargain! I think that's still possible and it is what keeps me searching! Gerd, I've been staring at Igor's SMERSH Group for a long time..... big money, but man... what a spectacular group! Rusty, I agree.... quality costs and unfortunately for me I have always been one of those 1 really good piece as opposed to a dozen in so-so condition. Groups are a whole other issue though... if it's there, and it's complete... well, that's another story in my eyes! Ed, I like the steeped in history thing as well........ but I still try to defer to quality, usually equally balanced with rarity/obscurity...... One rar, beat to heck by the owner item will always get my attention!! Thanks guys, I'm enjoying the discussion!