Eric Stahlhut Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 only a few hours left.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/221057646377?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 A nice cross but a rediculous price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 That's 3 times what I paid for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I would neither pay such a price, because I'm not an hardcore EK collector. That's 3 times what I paid for mine. Just curious, what would you sell yours for? Don't hestitate to offer it to me! =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 It's not for sale ---yet. I'm a collecter. I still have some of the things I collected as a kid. I find it very hard to let go. My wife hates that about me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmiller8 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I saw the winning bid...$$$$$.00...kinda ridiculous for a vaulted EK1 originally intended for private purchase. The "mousetrap" attachment might have made it suitable for wear under extreme combat conditions. Perhaps the purchaser was seduced by the extraordinary feature of the medal. Wouldn't such pricing would be more acceptable if it was associated with a particular war hero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 It's not for sale ---yet. I'm a collecter. I still have some of the things I collected as a kid. I find it very hard to let go. My wife hates that about me. I understand this, very well actually. But that's the actual point: There are very few of these available, while some collectors are willing to spend hard money on it, which results in "ridiculous" prices. That's the law of the market. What someone did spent some years ago - it doesn't affect what's payed today. I'd not buy one myself, as said. But these are the current prices for these, and I'll gladly buy any (nice one) for half or two thirds of it! And would hardly sell for much less than the eBay auction did. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christerd Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 People seems to have to much money I have seen ¨collectors¨ that buy anything at any price , just because they can And I would probably do the same if I could afford it. Why not 25 RKs or a Ferrari from 1954 or a Yacht for 40 000 000 $, The sky is for sure the limit Just love to find a buyer as this when I sell something next :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Just love to find a buyer as this when I sell something next Believe me, they're hard to find. I'm trying all day long! =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 The problem is... a market price is not set by what 2 guys with a bit of extra cash in their pockets are prepared to pay on day X. I have seen a few guys fall on their faces when they see something sell on ebay for silly money... who then think "i have one of those!" and toss theirs onto ebay... and get a 3rd of the price... Think "Housing bubbel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Liontas Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 The problem is... a market price is not set by what 2 guys with a bit of extra cash in their pockets are prepared to pay on day X. I have seen a few guys fall on their faces when they see something sell on ebay for silly money... who then think "i have one of those!" and toss theirs onto ebay... and get a 3rd of the price... Think "Housing bubbel" I have to agree on this. I think that is why some of the "dealer gods" are switching, or at least getting into auction formats. Auctions bring out the spirit of competition just like any sporting event would. You can make a lot of money if two people are intent on getting the same item. I've seen this for other pieces as well. It would appear that medals are particularly vunerable to this as certain makers are more desirible/rare than others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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