auction Hermann Historica GmbH
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John Josef
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Commissions, exchange rate and shipping all come into play but if you really want something sometimes you just have to go for it.
I have several items in my watchlist we will see how it goes who knows with a little luck
I have several items in my watchlist we will see how it goes who knows with a little luck
2nd.Leibhusar
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The starting prices at HH are always "bait offers"...that is their policy to attract more interested parties...
gino1
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That's true, but when you see how expensive some pieces are getting, I wonder who is buying them on a global scale.
kuerassier
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This half cuirass.
2nd.Leibhusar
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Yes, it went for € 14.000 + 29,5% feesUnfortunately, no luck. I was interested in the Tschapka for the Officers of the 1st Garde Ulanen, as it matches my name.But that was the only helmet that became a bit more expensive….
Best wishes,
GardeUlan
2nd.Leibhusar
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Beautifull addition ,Doug...they are gorgeous and rare !
Doug B
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Thanks and the best part is that they take up almost no space!!
2nd.Leibhusar
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John Josef
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Sadly, nothing for me but I did really enjoy watching the Auction live. I was surprised by the prices on a few things. 
lucky for me I wrote down what I wanted to pay and didn't get caught up in the excitement.
Being in the USA you really have to think what the real cost will be when the smoke clears.
Additional cost to the hammer price.
29.5% Commission
16% loss for current exchange rate
10% fee for import duties from Fedex
Plus shipping.
So, you really have to add 56% to every dollar spent then add shipping.
Even with all the additional cost if there is really something you must have its still worth it to me personally. Lucky for me there wasn't anything I had to have for my core collection.
lucky for me I wrote down what I wanted to pay and didn't get caught up in the excitement.
Being in the USA you really have to think what the real cost will be when the smoke clears.
Additional cost to the hammer price.
29.5% Commission
16% loss for current exchange rate
10% fee for import duties from Fedex
Plus shipping.
So, you really have to add 56% to every dollar spent then add shipping.
Even with all the additional cost if there is really something you must have its still worth it to me personally. Lucky for me there wasn't anything I had to have for my core collection.
2nd.Leibhusar
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holy cow....56% ????That ain't worth bidding ..
yup, the reason I do not bid....
That ain't worth bidding ..
gino1
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Well, the auction is sometimes a gamble; if you take the exchange rate into account, then the auction fees plus auctioneer's fees and shipping, you end up with a high amount. Sometimes I don't understand who buys pieces that make me think, "Wow," and then sometimes pieces that no one bids on, e.g., two sabers from Württemberg for 300 euros. But anyway, I did it and bought these, they need some work; still, it was worth the effort.
Doug B
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Sadly, nothing for me but I did really enjoy watching the Auction live. I was surprised by the prices on a few things.
lucky for me I wrote down what I wanted to pay and didn't get caught up in the excitement.
Being in the USA you really have to think what the real cost will be when the smoke clears.
Additional cost to the hammer price.
29.5% Commission
16% loss for current exchange rate
10% fee for import duties from Fedex
Plus shipping.
So, you really have to add 56% to every dollar spent then add shipping.
Even with all the additional cost if there is really something you must have its still worth it to me personally. Lucky for me there wasn't anything I had to have for my core collection.
If it is shipped marked with the HTC 9706.10 for antiques over 100 years old on the shipping form and commercial invoice FedEx will not charge the 10% import duty.