What once was…

[ccj]

These two were once in my collection. Not as easy to replace as I had thought.

 

[michiel]

Woopie!
What did you make to believe they were not hard to replace? These ww1 totenkopf caps are among the most searched items ( and very appealing) in our domain… would like one of those…

 

[ccj]

Back 35plus years ago these seemed to come up more often…. Maybe I was an optimist back then.. IDK. I paid $200 for the Prussian and $500 for the Brunswick way, way back….

 

[michiel]

Those were the days.. unfortunatily whereas I am already collecting more than 35 years, as a teenager, student , young father, it is only some 20 years I am able to buy more interesting things

 

[gino1]

I think these have become almost impossible to find and are part of the older collection.

 

[ccj]

Well, when the older generation, like me, passes away, it will undoubtedly be a blessing for the younger collectors. However, I am concerned about the state of the world and its potential negative impact on the collecting community. Therefore, I am not entirely optimistic about the future of collecting.

 

[ccj]

Here’s a visor cap I have that’s tucked away where i cannot see it…. it’s a keeper… IR92

 

[Grabenmaxx]

Well, when the older generation, like me, passes away, it will undoubtedly be a blessing for the younger collectors. However, I am concerned about the state of the world and its potential negative impact on the collecting community. Therefore, I am not entirely optimistic about the future of collecting.

All of them are spectacular and attractive caps!
What negative consequences exactly do you fear if I may ask?

 

[ccj]

All of them are spectacular and attractive caps!
What negative consequences exactly do you fear if I may ask?

I’m concerned that the number of collectors will be much lower in the future than it is today. The cost of living has increased significantly, and the world—and people’s priorities—have changed since COVID.