Hi guys as an avid M1 collector i’m always checking over what’s out there.now i’m starting to wonder if it was really ever worth starting out on this great crusade.the market in general with website dealers all seem to be well IMHO overpricing is this due to supply or a shortage in demand.these original sets a few years back would never of reached the asking prices they are now.
I understand there was a time when it wasn’t the done thing to collect Helmets with exception to the few.until mini-series and Hollywood pushed everything skywards.Thousands of original sets including camo’s/medic/marked units were bagged decades ago at a fraction of today’s cost and haven’t seen the light of day since(meaning there still with those collectors and most probably remain there until the owners demise).hence making it almost impossible for today’s collector to richen there collection with an impressive centre piece.I know our brothers here over the pond still hit good sets found in antique malls or junk yard sales.for me i’m grateful for the few examples i’m lucky enough to own however for somebody starting out regardless of age to view a site and see $500-$700 regulary for original examples must blow there minds.also i’ve noticed in the last few months there’s a lot of wrong stuff on the bay which is selling for stupid money.so am i right to assume these would be purchasers really haven’t a clue what the hell they have actually bought as apposed to what they think they have won.anyway in a nut shell all this is just starting to grate on me and for the first time in nearly a decade wondering whether i can honestly continue down this now slightly tiring road.
like to hear fellow members and collectors thoughts.
Thanks in advance.Jake.