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Hello All:
At virtually the last moment, I decided to attend the 2005 MAX Show. It was my first MAX since the change in venue from Monroeville, Pennsylvania to Charlotte, North Carolina. I purchased a weekend admission to the show (which ran $25.00), but, in actuality, one day would have been sufficient. As militaria shows go, I wouldn't categorize it as a dud, but I am looking forward to the Louisville Show of Shows in February 2006.
Many of the dealers I spoke with were dismayed by the poor attendance, and several had packed their wares by early afternoon Saturday and headed home. What salvaged the weekend for me was seeing old acquaintances and making some new friends. I met George (keoki7), was able to visit with Bob Scott and Andreas Ising, had dinner with Stephen Previtera and met his friends, Michael Tucker, Stephen Kirby, and Brian Gonzales. I also visited with Randy Trawnik and Tony Cowan, and marveled at heaps of crud being flogged for a king's ransom. I picked up some decent items, but I doubt I will be returning next year.
I also took a few pictures. First is a fairly laughable Bluse that had enough awards loops sewn into it that the owner should have been a Feldmarschall rather than a lowly Oberleutnant.
Here is Mr. keoki7 himself. George is a true gentleman and I purchased some Kokarden from him.
This array of Hauben represents the Hamburg dealer, Helmut Weitze. One of his Untermenschen "graciously" allowed me to take a snap. Apologies for the blur; my camera was in manual focus mode at the time (which I didn't realize).
I examined some of these helmets carefully and was suprised to see all sorts of problems from hex nuts to extra holes. Big trouble for big ticket prices.
However, I really did like this JB Nr. 7 Tschako. The Wappen was secured by split brads and washers.
Finally, I saw some outstanding Marine dirks. These are a few of the choicest. I fell in love with the M1902 dirk just above the M1872 eagle head Applikanten Dolch. It was pristine and had a Damast blade. The price was $6,995.00!
This angle provides a better view of the "heavy" dirk (blade outside the scabbard). The price was a hefty $27,000.00!
See you in Louisville,
Chas.
At virtually the last moment, I decided to attend the 2005 MAX Show. It was my first MAX since the change in venue from Monroeville, Pennsylvania to Charlotte, North Carolina. I purchased a weekend admission to the show (which ran $25.00), but, in actuality, one day would have been sufficient. As militaria shows go, I wouldn't categorize it as a dud, but I am looking forward to the Louisville Show of Shows in February 2006.
Many of the dealers I spoke with were dismayed by the poor attendance, and several had packed their wares by early afternoon Saturday and headed home. What salvaged the weekend for me was seeing old acquaintances and making some new friends. I met George (keoki7), was able to visit with Bob Scott and Andreas Ising, had dinner with Stephen Previtera and met his friends, Michael Tucker, Stephen Kirby, and Brian Gonzales. I also visited with Randy Trawnik and Tony Cowan, and marveled at heaps of crud being flogged for a king's ransom. I picked up some decent items, but I doubt I will be returning next year.
I also took a few pictures. First is a fairly laughable Bluse that had enough awards loops sewn into it that the owner should have been a Feldmarschall rather than a lowly Oberleutnant.
Here is Mr. keoki7 himself. George is a true gentleman and I purchased some Kokarden from him.
This array of Hauben represents the Hamburg dealer, Helmut Weitze. One of his Untermenschen "graciously" allowed me to take a snap. Apologies for the blur; my camera was in manual focus mode at the time (which I didn't realize).
I examined some of these helmets carefully and was suprised to see all sorts of problems from hex nuts to extra holes. Big trouble for big ticket prices.
However, I really did like this JB Nr. 7 Tschako. The Wappen was secured by split brads and washers.
Finally, I saw some outstanding Marine dirks. These are a few of the choicest. I fell in love with the M1902 dirk just above the M1872 eagle head Applikanten Dolch. It was pristine and had a Damast blade. The price was $6,995.00!
This angle provides a better view of the "heavy" dirk (blade outside the scabbard). The price was a hefty $27,000.00!
See you in Louisville,
Chas.