Are you are a collector who spends much of their time viewing militaria websites ?.
German Dagger Dealers U.K./U.S.A.
If so you may well have considered joining the process by starting your own web based business.
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You will have seen items listed with dealers at many times the prices you paid for the same pieces in your own collection.
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The temptation to realise this dream has led you to read this article so I will offer some observations of the current market dynamics .
RAF and Luftwaffe
Supply and demand is unquestionable the first thing to look at. If you have amassed a stock of common goods the chances are that you will have to undercut other listed examples if you wish to attract customers..
Blue piped peaked cap sold for £800
Another factor in winning customers in a crowded market is to conduct research on each piece and provide detailed information in your listings , The date of manufacture of an item it’s issue designation (A1 MK2 etc) and which forces were issued with the said item.
Arundel militaria Market
If you have rare items and are setting out to market them once again the provision of accurate researched descriptions are essential if you hope to win buyers from other traders and formulate your own loyal clientèle..