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Post by Étienne on Apr 12, 2015 16:33:40 GMT -5
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Post by lew on Apr 13, 2015 9:43:09 GMT -5
Even taking into account the rarity of the Mle. 50 belt, that price is simply outrageous. I did buy a repro casquette Bigeard off of him, for a much more reasonable price, though. I believe that the seller is one and the same with formerly-active member here "cookie". He posted a bunch of nice Indo and Algérie photo shoots both her and on Werhmacht Awards.
The second listing is actually pretty reasonable for all the equipment listed.
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Post by craigtx on Apr 13, 2015 12:03:32 GMT -5
Yeah, I would agree that's outrageous for the belt. But then again, I'm sure there's someone out there willin' to pay it. Just not me...
The second listing is a lot more reasonable for the things included. Too bad they didn't list the sizes...
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Post by lew on Apr 13, 2015 12:21:55 GMT -5
You would think sizes would be something important to note when selling clothing, but what do I know... I'm just an idiot.
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Post by craigtx on Apr 14, 2015 9:18:30 GMT -5
You would think... Few things annoy me more than a clothing listing without sizes. Usually rather than ask, I assume they're morons and proceed on.
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Post by Étienne on Apr 14, 2015 14:16:11 GMT -5
I thought the stuff might be being sold that forum member as well...
Yeah, that second lot does look interesting, but there are too many questions that need answering for me to get too excited. (Like y'all stated:) what are the sizes? Why is there an equipment belt in the photo but not listed as in the lot sale? I too hate to ask for sizes...it usually takes too much energy apparently for someone to measure something unless it's already posted. I even had an ebay seller refuse to measure something a month or so ago, saying he'd rather not as he doesn't want to take it back if it doesn't fit and that he's had problems with stating measurements before (but felt OK saying it was a "small"). Well, wouldn't that be on the buyer as long as the measurements were correct? And isn't a measurement more accurate than an arbitrary "size" guess? Needless to say, nobody bid on his item. As a friend of mine used to say to such people "OK, but I hope your grandkids like it when they inherit it."
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Post by lew on Apr 14, 2015 17:08:07 GMT -5
I like that quote. There are varying degrees of capitalists, and some aren't very eager to make money when only a little bit of effort is required of them.
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Post by craigtx on Apr 15, 2015 11:05:45 GMT -5
That's one reason why I end up with a lot of crap. I hate to go through the pain of selling it. I've had too many friends tell me horror stories if tryin' to sell things on line.
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Post by lew on Apr 15, 2015 13:57:59 GMT -5
If I can't ship it out here at work, I won't bother at all. Even then, it's still a hassle.
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Post by Étienne on Apr 16, 2015 7:33:55 GMT -5
I sell on ebay, but it's not like it once was. Certain things do well, but other things don't sell like they used to. I've found selling most things for a fixed price is the best way to go instead of via auction, but you do end up sitting on a mound of stuff sometimes. It's a buyer's market, though, so that's good when you have money. Certain things are selling for the same price (retail) or even less than they did 20-25 years ago, like WWII U.S. canteens and mess kits. I guess it's the availability of them now. And things like FIW were almost nonexistent (well, I should say they were not at all easy to obtain) until the Internet came along. That's why we would use Portuguese and Belgian camo!
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Post by craigtx on Apr 16, 2015 10:28:37 GMT -5
Yeah, I happened across some Congo camo a coupla months ago in Seatle. I almost bought some just because of the novelty, but decided against it.
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Post by lew on Apr 16, 2015 10:41:47 GMT -5
It's a cool pattern. Portuguese M964 camo is all over eBay all of a sudden. The Portuguese Gerra do Ultramar has always fascinated me.
This is why some place like this- even with only a handful of members- is extremely useful in researching equipment well before it is ever purchased. I have enough crap in my basement; I don't need stuff that's going to just take up space and not further my collection.
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Post by Étienne on Apr 16, 2015 15:33:10 GMT -5
It's so easy to get sidetracked into similar conflict militaria...like buying Portuguese, Belgian, or [in my case...ugh] British Pattern 44 stuff. FIW was easy to get started with at least, as at the time (early 1990s) I was already into U.S. WWII reenacting. It's both a blessing and a curse as to what's available to us via the Internet these days.
That's why I joined this forum, as I was tired of buying things I thought or felt to be correct (Mle 52 canteen covers for example) that the very knowledgeable members of this forum could have warned me off of, and I was also trying to write some small "papers" on Indochina and while conducting research I kept coming back to this forum.
[Just wish an admin or two were still active so we could add some sections...]
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Post by lew on Apr 16, 2015 19:42:47 GMT -5
Craig and I are trying to get the "current" admin to relinquish control. That individual may not be alive, but they certainly haven't checked-in in a while, nor responded to request. Oh well, we idiots shall run amok.
I was lucky: I got burned out on WW2 before I was able to assemble kit for it. The technology and tactics for Indo/Algérie are similar- albeit with helicopters, better medical treatment, and better comms- but I find the myriad intricacies of counterinsurgency far more intellectually stimulating than a classical slug fest (and I like watching heavyweights bout). I still do enjoy the ancillary theaters- North Africa, CBI, Philippines. That's why I like Indo/Algérie: it's easy to stay within.
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Post by Étienne on Apr 17, 2015 18:55:00 GMT -5
It is much more fun to portray lesser-known eras/periods, or at least lesser-known units within a more popular reenacting time period. I too like the "small wars" and that's why my interests lie mainly within French Indo and Brit Far East. Although it sounds odd to certain people and sometimes even myself, I tend to like the colonial side of things like east Africa, SE Asia, etc.
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Post by craigtx on Apr 17, 2015 21:43:18 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm just breakin' into a WW2 group doin' a 13e DBLE impression. I'm hopin' to generate some interest, and tryin' to recruit some folks for Indo.
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Post by lew on Apr 18, 2015 12:53:36 GMT -5
As an American, I'm fervently opposed to notion of colonialism. That doesn't mean I don't find the period, places, and actors fascinating. If you had an SLR or an L4 Bren, you could use the Windproofs for a late-war 22 SAS impression in Malaya.  |
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Post by craigtx on Apr 18, 2015 20:30:04 GMT -5
That's right, be an enabler...
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Post by lew on Apr 19, 2015 9:09:15 GMT -5
My job as a pusher is easy with this crowd of addicts. Just give in.
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Post by craigtx on Apr 19, 2015 9:14:23 GMT -5
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Post by lew on Apr 19, 2015 11:24:41 GMT -5
In direct contravention to my no prisoners policy, I promise I won't shoot those who surrender. You can trust me implicitly.
Craig, I would love to see that WW2 13e DBLE impression when it's all set.
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Post by Étienne on Apr 19, 2015 17:45:47 GMT -5
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Post by lew on Apr 20, 2015 11:33:19 GMT -5
Not a horrible price, but the TTA pack is not correct for Indo, nor is the leather cleaning kit appropriate for wear on a TAP belt. Those were stowed in the pack.
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Post by craigtx on Apr 20, 2015 20:05:57 GMT -5
Thanks Steve, I appreciate you not shootin' me out of hand...
There are really three phases to the impression. I have the late war easy, the 13e was supplied by the U.S. so except for insignia and bein' armed with the M1917, they're almost identical to a GI. The "mid-war" is a mix of U.K. and French uniforms and equipment. Early war is French exclusively. Of course there's bits that travel throughout the range... I'm headed to an event this weekend I'll make an effort to get pictures. I have an early war French uniform bein' made, and as soon as I can I'll get a set of battledress/KD.
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Post by lew on Apr 21, 2015 7:03:32 GMT -5
Pictures would definitely be appreciated. I've seen 13e DBLE's kit for the Battle of Narvik, but I've no exposure to their later appearances.
When I get a bit of the liquor, then you better watch out for errant boolits.
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Post by craigtx on Apr 22, 2015 9:12:12 GMT -5
I'll definitely see about pictures...
I'll be sure to lock up the vingel...
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Post by lew on Apr 22, 2015 11:05:15 GMT -5
It's the brandy and cognac ya gotta keep under close supervision. |
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Post by craigtx on Apr 23, 2015 9:22:17 GMT -5
No Calvados for you!
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Post by lew on Apr 23, 2015 14:12:46 GMT -5
I thought we could be amicable, but that's where I draw the line.
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Post by craigtx on Apr 24, 2015 9:27:52 GMT -5
Well... Don't let it be said that I'm not a reasonable man... I'm always open to negotiations... |
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