Question What is your favorite item that was “donated” or passed down to you?
So I was looking through some of the items in my collection earlier (maybe I wore an item or two dont judge me, you know youve done it too!) and it got me to thinking, then my head hurt.
After the headache cleared, it made me wonder how many of you out there have have items that were donated, passed down or given to you for a small fee or favor.
Its amazing how when you show how much passion you have for this hobby, or lifestyle depending on your level of collecting, that people say, I have such and such Id much rather you have it as youll appreciate it.
Since getting into this hobby, Ive had quite a few donations from friends and family members. I always return the favor with a token of appreciation (case of beer, or help with something). Ive also been invited to some house clean outs where as payment for my labor, I was permitted to keep any items of interest to me.
So, what is your favorite donation? Post pictures of course as Id love to see them.
For me, its a few items. First is the p38 can opener that my father in-law carried with him during his two tours in Vietnam. He held onto this for years after and one day not long ago he said, You have it. Its one of the only items I still have from the war. It served me well but has been hanging on a key chain since and its time I got rid of it. I now display it proudly.
The other is a grouping of items that belonged to my managers grandfather who served in the Army during WWI. It consisted of his field binoculars, trench knife, victory medal, discharge insignia, rank insignia and various collar tabs. In appreciation of a job well done, he gave these items to me. I still returned the favor with a bottle of his favorite booze.
I look forward to seeing your items!
After the headache cleared, it made me wonder how many of you out there have have items that were donated, passed down or given to you for a small fee or favor.
Its amazing how when you show how much passion you have for this hobby, or lifestyle depending on your level of collecting, that people say, I have such and such Id much rather you have it as youll appreciate it.
Since getting into this hobby, Ive had quite a few donations from friends and family members. I always return the favor with a token of appreciation (case of beer, or help with something). Ive also been invited to some house clean outs where as payment for my labor, I was permitted to keep any items of interest to me.
So, what is your favorite donation? Post pictures of course as Id love to see them.
For me, its a few items. First is the p38 can opener that my father in-law carried with him during his two tours in Vietnam. He held onto this for years after and one day not long ago he said, You have it. Its one of the only items I still have from the war. It served me well but has been hanging on a key chain since and its time I got rid of it. I now display it proudly.
The other is a grouping of items that belonged to my managers grandfather who served in the Army during WWI. It consisted of his field binoculars, trench knife, victory medal, discharge insignia, rank insignia and various collar tabs. In appreciation of a job well done, he gave these items to me. I still returned the favor with a bottle of his favorite booze.
I look forward to seeing your items!
