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What’s on Your Mind? (5/6/09)

No man is an island (thank you, John Donne), and neither is a collector. To get the most out of … More >>

Seven Tips for Collecting Militaria (5/4/09)

Make sure you utilize the inspection period. Items, such as this WW II face mask for a rocket launcher is very fragile and stiff from sitting in its original box for 60 plus years, and is being sold as-is. If you are not 100-percent confident about the item offered… walk away.

1. Invest in Reference Books Collecting militaria can be a minefield (pun intended), filled with misrepresented items and down right fakes. … More >>

Chris Hughes—Seeking a Collectible’s History (4/26/09)

World War II war correspondent army uniform

The airborne trooper’s uniform was a mystery—who was he, where did he serve? There was no name attached with the … More >>

Remembering the Good Old Days of the Early 1990s (1/28/09)

I found this Zanesville matte green vase model 795 on a road trip in Missouri. I’m taking far fewer road trips now that items like this are easier to find on the Internet.

By Chris Hughes WorthPoint Worthologist Over the last two decades the Internet has increasingly impacted culture and commerce, but for most of … More >>

Antique Hunting in Missouri: Part I (7/17/08)

On the way home from the Ft Leavenworth Militaria Show in Kansas, I stopped at a few antique shops in Missouri. Over the years, I have had good luck in Missouri and many of my scores have been at the W.D. Pickers Antique Mall located in Platte City, MO (www.wdpickers.com). More >>

Always a Marine: Reuniting history with a collectible uniform (5/24/08)

Veteran in Guam just before Okinawa invasion.

My favorite antiques and collectibles tell a story. It’s been my experience that unearthing the story is more rewarding than the challenge of obtaining the item. My most recent “story” began at the Hastings, Nebraska military collectibles show in March 2008. I had just set up my dealer table and started walking the floor to see what other dealers brought to sell. More >>

Militaria And Barbecue: Kansas City Show Review (5/19/08)

I’ve attended the KC Military Show for over a decade and I cannot think of a time where I left the venue empty handed. Admittedly, this time I tried my best not to purchase anything because I just bought a WWII 2nd Bn. Ranger uniform group and I did not want to test my wife’s generosity with more purchases this month. More >>

Shopping in Pingyau (4/30/08)

A view of the wall and the smog that engulfs all of Shanxi caused by coal production.

While staying in Shanxi Province in China, I was able to visit Pingyao Ancient City. Pingyau was built in 1370 AD during the Ming Dynasty and declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1997. It is the largest built and most preserved ancient city in Shanxi Province. More >>

A Clandestine Army: A Book Review (4/30/08)

I was excited to obtain a copy of SOG: Team History and Insignia of a Clandestine Army, the much-anticipated book written by SOG authority Jason Hardy (www.thedogtag.com) with help from author/dealer Mike Tucker (www.authenticmilitaria.com). Jason is well known in the militaria collecting community as a specialty dealer focused on SOG and Special Forces memorabilia from the Vietnam War. More >>

A Flick of Cold Steel… (4/30/08)

My 11 inch Italian stiletto with sliding bolster and real horn grips.

My earliest recollection of wanting to own a switchblade came after seeing the film The Outsiders, where the character Johnny Cade (played by Ralph Macchio) uses a lever-lock switchblade to defend himself during a fight scene with rival “Socs” (short for socialites). The camera cuts to Johnny Cade on ground, then zooms to his hand as he discretely draws his blade from his jean pocket. More >>

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