New collecter needs help.

Russ · 06-21-2006, 06:12 PM

My son has gotten into collecting U.S. Military patches. He is 11 years old. Some of you have met him. And I would apriciate all the help he can get. We just listed some extra patches on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESE%3AIT&rd=1

Thanks for all the help..

Russ

Russ · 06-22-2006, 04:05 AM

The Ebay police took it off of there sight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

shadow · 06-22-2006, 08:52 AM

Did they give a reason??

Scott H. · 06-22-2006, 09:54 AM

Russ,

I do not understand the rules at Ebay as to what is allowed and what is not. What did Ebay find wrong with U.S. Military patches? I cannot come up with any reason as to why the patches would not be allowed.

Russ · 06-22-2006, 10:31 AM

Hi Shadow
My son offered to trade also. that was the reason??????

Hi Scott
How have you been? My son and I will be up next month for the Military show in Portland.

Russ

lugerholsterrepair · 06-22-2006, 11:14 AM

Russ, Shoot me your address and I will send your son a handfull of oddball patches I have, Jerry

Ron Wood · 06-22-2006, 01:42 PM

Russ,
I have two nifty 17"X22" posters of WWII sholder patches suitable for framing that were printed up by FORSCOM Public Affairs Office for the 50th anniversary of WWII. They probably do not have every patch worn in WWII but I would guess most of them are represented (about 200 altogether). Full color and brand new condition. As Jerry said, shoot me your address and your son will have something to hang on his wall and see if he can collect all the patches shown.
Ron

shadow · 06-22-2006, 02:37 PM

I just looked at e-bay's rules and it does explicitly exclude trading.

I guess e-bay can't get their cut on a trade.

It is a shame that the patches aren't "haunted" by an old man with a cane or carved into a piece of toast. Then he could sell them all and make enough money to pay for college!!!

I am joking of course, that is not a good lesson to teach your son.

If he collects newer patches I may be able to get him some patches from several of the air guard units in the area.

the gunman · 06-22-2006, 04:20 PM

Russ I two have some patches. send me your adress
Richie

George Anderson · 06-22-2006, 09:06 PM

Russ, have your boy send me an email.

Russ · 06-22-2006, 09:35 PM

George
He just sent you a note.

Russ

Edward Tinker · 06-22-2006, 11:33 PM

Russ, those dummybutt's at e-bay amaze me... Still, this can be a lesson, big business doesn't care about a new collector like a bunch of older experienced collectors do

. Warms my heart.

Ed

Russ · 06-22-2006, 11:45 PM

You bet ED. I reall like the help that Dylan has gotten from all the people on this forum.

Russ

trigger643 · 06-26-2006, 12:36 AM

Russ,

I have a few extra patches around here. Shoot me your address and I'll get them out when I get back from Ft. Lewis. Also, I have a complete Dress Uniform with 2 great coats (one cashmere dress, one wool field), from a major in the 32nd Inf. Div... patches still applied to most of the shirts, coats, etc. (he later was recalled to Korea and some of the uniform items have a different division on them). If he's interested in these items as well, if he'll pay shipping, I'll throw in a WW2 US officer's suit case and a couple of pair of minty British Hospital pj's he was issued after a run-in with a little German iron at Bastogne. These items are in excellent condition with no mothing. I am moving to Houston within the month and after 7 transfers in 11 years and 2 moves within the last 18 months... I'm just not inclined to haul it around any longer. If he can use it to expand his focus or as barter to get what he really wants, that will be great. I think I even have an unissued Korean Vintage US helmet I can toss in.

I started collecting when I was about 8 by going around the neighborhood and asking guys about my Dad's age if they'd been in the service and if they had anything they could donate to my "museum"... It's about time I passed a little of it on.

Glen

06-21-2006, 06:12 PM	#1
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	New collecter needs help. My son has gotten into collecting U.S. Military patches. He is 11 years old. Some of you have met him. And I would apriciate all the help he can get. We just listed some extra patches on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESE%3AIT&rd=1 Thanks for all the help.. Russ __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

06-22-2006, 04:05 AM	#2
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	The Ebay police took it off of there sight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

06-22-2006, 08:52 AM	#3
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Did they give a reason?? __________________ The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good. George Washington

06-22-2006, 10:31 AM	#5
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Hi Shadow My son offered to trade also. that was the reason?????? Hi Scott How have you been? My son and I will be up next month for the Military show in Portland. Russ __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

06-22-2006, 11:14 AM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Russ, Shoot me your address and I will send your son a handfull of oddball patches I have, Jerry __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

06-22-2006, 09:54 AM	#4
Scott H. User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 66 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Russ, I do not understand the rules at Ebay as to what is allowed and what is not. What did Ebay find wrong with U.S. Military patches? I cannot come up with any reason as to why the patches would not be allowed.

06-22-2006, 01:42 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	Russ, I have two nifty 17"X22" posters of WWII sholder patches suitable for framing that were printed up by FORSCOM Public Affairs Office for the 50th anniversary of WWII. They probably do not have every patch worn in WWII but I would guess most of them are represented (about 200 altogether). Full color and brand new condition. As Jerry said, shoot me your address and your son will have something to hang on his wall and see if he can collect all the patches shown. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

06-22-2006, 02:37 PM	#8
shadow User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down The Shore Posts: 245 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I just looked at e-bay's rules and it does explicitly exclude trading. I guess e-bay can't get their cut on a trade. It is a shame that the patches aren't "haunted" by an old man with a cane or carved into a piece of toast. Then he could sell them all and make enough money to pay for college!!! I am joking of course, that is not a good lesson to teach your son. If he collects newer patches I may be able to get him some patches from several of the air guard units in the area. __________________ The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good. George Washington

06-22-2006, 04:20 PM	#9
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Russ I two have some patches. send me your adress Richie

06-22-2006, 09:06 PM	#10
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	Russ, have your boy send me an email.

06-22-2006, 09:35 PM	#11
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	George He just sent you a note. Russ __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

06-22-2006, 11:33 PM	#12
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Russ, those dummybutt's at e-bay amaze me... Still, this can be a lesson, big business doesn't care about a new collector like a bunch of older experienced collectors do . Warms my heart. Ed

06-22-2006, 11:45 PM	#13
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	You bet ED. I reall like the help that Dylan has gotten from all the people on this forum. Russ __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

06-26-2006, 12:36 AM	#14
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Russ, I have a few extra patches around here. Shoot me your address and I'll get them out when I get back from Ft. Lewis. Also, I have a complete Dress Uniform with 2 great coats (one cashmere dress, one wool field), from a major in the 32nd Inf. Div... patches still applied to most of the shirts, coats, etc. (he later was recalled to Korea and some of the uniform items have a different division on them). If he's interested in these items as well, if he'll pay shipping, I'll throw in a WW2 US officer's suit case and a couple of pair of minty British Hospital pj's he was issued after a run-in with a little German iron at Bastogne. These items are in excellent condition with no mothing. I am moving to Houston within the month and after 7 transfers in 11 years and 2 moves within the last 18 months... I'm just not inclined to haul it around any longer. If he can use it to expand his focus or as barter to get what he really wants, that will be great. I think I even have an unissued Korean Vintage US helmet I can toss in. I started collecting when I was about 8 by going around the neighborhood and asking guys about my Dad's age if they'd been in the service and if they had anything they could donate to my "museum"... It's about time I passed a little of it on. Glen __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown