Flea markets

G.W. Gill · 11-12-2005, 02:36 AM

Last weekend we went for a drive in the countryside. We stop at a rundown fleamarket and my wife groans. I like talking to the old guys there. Never more than one or two cars there. Different people now, no fun banter or conversation. However, amisdt the junk there was a collection of militaria from WW 1&2 that was scattered about. German Ammo crates (empty), a couple of german civilian defence helmets without liners and some web gear. All at less than $25. Militaria is still out there! I paid $ 20 for two gyros w/ salad for lunch. Would rather of had helmets that could have had liners and such added and resold for % 300 +. My Daughter crawled around in the grass next to the parking laughing. Forget the profit, The roadtrip was great!

John Sabato · 11-14-2005, 02:21 PM

Nice Story... G.W. Didya ask the older guys if they had any Lugers? That could have some surprising answers...

G.W. Gill · 11-15-2005, 01:04 AM

John, Thanks. We had a great time. My kids first grass stains. As for asking about Lugers, I usually inquire only if the conversation permits.

11-12-2005, 02:36 AM	#1
G.W. Gill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Flea markets Last weekend we went for a drive in the countryside. We stop at a rundown fleamarket and my wife groans. I like talking to the old guys there. Never more than one or two cars there. Different people now, no fun banter or conversation. However, amisdt the junk there was a collection of militaria from WW 1&2 that was scattered about. German Ammo crates (empty), a couple of german civilian defence helmets without liners and some web gear. All at less than $25. Militaria is still out there! I paid $ 20 for two gyros w/ salad for lunch. Would rather of had helmets that could have had liners and such added and resold for % 300 +. My Daughter crawled around in the grass next to the parking laughing. Forget the profit, The roadtrip was great!

11-14-2005, 02:21 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Nice Story... G.W. Didya ask the older guys if they had any Lugers? That could have some surprising answers... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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11-15-2005, 01:04 AM	#3
G.W. Gill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	John, Thanks. We had a great time. My kids first grass stains. As for asking about Lugers, I usually inquire only if the conversation permits.