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      Got A Few More Today - DDR Medals

      in Germany: Post 1945: Bundesrepublik & DDR

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      1 hour ago, Farkas said:

       

      I was wondering if, at this early stage, you are targeting particular pieces? or are you are making opportunist buys? It seems like you are finding fine examples.

       

      tony 🍻

       

      Hey Tony, as of right now, I'm an opportunist/generalist as you said.

       

      I'm trying to get pieces that are common and very affordable (like all militaria, prices will go up sometime in the future).

       

      My next  focus will be on awards with there Urkunde.

       

      Just wanted to thank you for all your kind words.  They are very much appreciated!  Your a heck of nice fellow!

       

      Stay well my friend 

       

      Greg

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      My First DDR Medals

      in Germany: Post 1945: Bundesrepublik & DDR

      Posted

      On 11/07/2023 at 15:50, Farkas said:


      Hi Greg,

      As you know my true love is Austro Hungarian… like so many of us though I’ve been attracted to many other Nations awards, in my case usually because I spot a pretty thing at a good price. 😊

       

      If I remember correctly you are in the US? How do you assess the prices you pay after post and taxes? Not just on these but generally…  I’ve bought things from the US and with smaller items the cost has doubled in some cases. Do you experience the same problem?

       

      Also, while I’m here so to speak, are you finding items that were issued or unissued? Generally I pick up the tatty and torn which suits me fine, but boxed and complete with bar ribbon is a great option to have…

       

      These Hungarian awards, that I presume are 4 civilian & 1 military (same recipient) are among the few I have complete in their own original boxes…

       

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      I look forward to seeing what you find 👍

       

      Happy Hunting!!

       

      tony 🍻

       

      Hello Tony, like you I love my A-H awards.  But, I thought I'd expand my collection to another venue.  I decided on DDR awards, as they are fairly inexpensive (for now) and are generally in excellent to mint condition.  The cases are cheap plastic, but some have nicer cases for not much money also.  It's not to hard to get a nice collection.

       

      As far as costs go, I have some favorite dealers I trust.  I do have other collectors I've bought from that I trust also.  Don't do much on Ebay, but have.  The killer for me is the postage.  It can be expensive from  Europe to the US.  I live in a sparsely populated state (North Dakota) and we have no militaria shows.  The closest is 9 hours away in St Paul/Mpls.  So for me, it's the internet or even Facebook Groups.  I try to combine orders to save on postage.  I guess all in all, it's more expensive than if I where in Europe or Great Britain.

       

      Thanks BTW for all your kind words on my posts, much appreciated!

       

      I also enjoy your posts, very informative and helpful.

       

      Best Regards!

       

      Greg

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