biffrocks Posted 5 June , 2011 Share Posted 5 June , 2011 Hi Picked up these 2 items at a car boot sale this morning and are what I believe to be a German Pickelhaube spike and Cockade. These are not items that I know a lot about and someone has asked me if I want to sell them. I was wondering if anyone can help me with what would be a fair price. I hope nobody minds me asking but I haven't got a clue. Thanks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 5 June , 2011 Share Posted 5 June , 2011 Yes they are as you suspect a Side Cockade in the Imperial Colours; Red; White & Black & a Brass Pickelhaube helmet spike,with what looks to be a "Bayonet" type fitment ie twist to remove..Nice Car~boot find...I wonder where the rest of it is?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 5 June , 2011 Share Posted 5 June , 2011 ...& a Brass Pickelhaube helmet spike,with what looks to be a "Bayonet" type fitment ie twist to remove.. Not brass, but steel - it is the grey painted removable steel spike off a M-1915 picklehaube, an adaption to help meet war-time manufacturing and conditions of trench warfare: http://www.kaisersbunker.com/feldgrau/helmets/fgh03.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffrocks Posted 7 June , 2011 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2011 Hi Harry and Andrew Thanks for the info and taking time to reply. Can I ask if either of you would know what I should ask for them as I stated someone wants to buy them off me and I have no idea what to ask and don't want to make a mistake and sell them too cheaply. I hope you don't mind me asking. Thanks again. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 7 June , 2011 Share Posted 7 June , 2011 They are not worth a huge amount. What did you pay? Do you wish to make a profit or get your money back? If you dont want them and not fussed re profit then what you payed would be a return and the knowledge that whoever buys them would restore a Pickle! I assume that as you bought them and not wanting them you do wish to make a small gain? All comes down to what you paid? TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 7 June , 2011 Share Posted 7 June , 2011 Rob If I were selling them, I'd be happy with £40. If you specifically wanted to find them you'd probably have to pay half as much again, but my personal view is that's a fair asking price. I wouldn't take under £30. Hope that helps. Don't just take my word though, see if others agree. Regards, W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffrocks Posted 7 June , 2011 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2011 Rob If I were selling them, I'd be happy with £40. If you specifically wanted to find them you'd probably have to pay half as much again, but my personal view is that's a fair asking price. I wouldn't take under £30. Hope that helps. Don't just take my word though, see if others agree. Regards, W. Hi Thanks very much for your thoughts on price, I just don't want to give them away as with al of us at the moment every penny counts and I can put the money towards soemthing I would normally collect. I did notice a cockade identical to mine went on eaby in america for £39.00 which did seem a lot to me. I think I need to find out about the spike as that to me would seem a rarer item. It's great having this forum to ask guys like yourselves. Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffrocks Posted 7 June , 2011 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2011 Rob If I were selling them, I'd be happy with £40. If you specifically wanted to find them you'd probably have to pay half as much again, but my personal view is that's a fair asking price. I wouldn't take under £30. Hope that helps. Don't just take my word though, see if others agree. Regards, W. Hi W Thanks for your thoughts on price as I don't want to give them away and at the moment every penny counts and then I can put the money towards something I want to collect. I noticed on ebay a cockade identical to mine went for £39.00 which seemed a lot to me. I am guessing the spike would be the rare item but may be wrong. Cheers again for taking time to post. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardog Posted 7 June , 2011 Share Posted 7 June , 2011 Link to an item that sold. I think if you take this price and the cockade price, that is the top dollar price if you are selling on US ebay. So perhaps a more reasonable amount midway ish between that and what you paid, if you are not putting it up for auction. Keep an eye for a while on completed eBay prices. Cheers, Paul. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/220790441525?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D220790441525%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 7 June , 2011 Share Posted 7 June , 2011 Just as well I said not to take my word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffrocks Posted 7 June , 2011 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2011 Hi W I was amazed at the prices, but I also know it doesn't mean I'll get that for them. Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georg Posted 5 July , 2011 Share Posted 5 July , 2011 Hi- I am looking for parts, are they for sell ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffrocks Posted 17 July , 2011 Author Share Posted 17 July , 2011 Hi- I am looking for parts, are they for sell ? Hi Georg Yes I am thinking of selling them and have just tried to send you a message but your unable to accept messages, pm if your still interested. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georg Posted 9 August , 2011 Share Posted 9 August , 2011 I have been trying to send you a PM, but the forum will not let me to send or get PM, Rob If you still have the Cockade(I have found a spike on line), please send me a e-mail( with any additional photos) at: gottmituns@juno.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georg Posted 11 August , 2011 Share Posted 11 August , 2011 Rob- I can now use the PM- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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