Garth Thompson Posted June 14, 2011 Share #1 Posted June 14, 2011 Looks like we may have a new high set for an auction price on a US Marine Corps patch. The listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-WW2-USMC-T-D-HALF...=item19c61fefab The number: 110698164139 The price paid $3750.01 The picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergesquadron Posted June 14, 2011 Share #2 Posted June 14, 2011 Hello, It is not in my means Serge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted June 14, 2011 Share #3 Posted June 14, 2011 A very nice Aussie made beauty! But phew...that's some money. Here's the back: Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortaydc60 Posted June 14, 2011 Share #4 Posted June 14, 2011 A very nice Aussie made beauty! But phew...that's some money. Here's the back: Will I believe this to be an example of auction fever. The top two bidders were in the 3700 range but after that the next bunch was two thousand dollars less at 1000 to 1500. I think this demonstrates a case where someone really wanted the patch an placed a "no loose" bid meaning that they placed a ridiculously high bid thinking no one could possibly or realistically bid that high. The problem here is that two people had the same idea thus producing the crazy price. The recent historical price for this patch is 1200 to 1500 and has been quoted by dealer members of this forum. We must remember that this year someone was smart enough and quick enough to do a "buy it now" on ebay of 300 for this patch. My point is that this new high is an aberration and should not be the buy price for this patch. Mort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted June 14, 2011 Share #5 Posted June 14, 2011 Very well said Mort, I think it is indeed a case of 'auction fever' and a 'got to have it at any cost' attitude of the high bidders. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 14, 2011 Share #6 Posted June 14, 2011 I agree with Mort.They are rare but they do show up.Two walked into the KC show last year. Have seen them bring way less.A forum member got a nice one for around $350.Just a matter of patience and not getting the gotta have syndrome.More money than sense in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted June 14, 2011 Share #7 Posted June 14, 2011 It looks like this seller has been unloading a patch collection: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 14, 2011 Share #8 Posted June 14, 2011 It looks like this seller has been unloading a patch collection: He is a well known collector and ASMIC member and has been selling on ebay for quite a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted June 14, 2011 Share #9 Posted June 14, 2011 Also strange that it went for more than the 502nd S-2 patch as there were far less of them made than there were the patch in question (unless I'm mistaken). Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Thompson Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted June 14, 2011 Also strange that it went for more than the 502nd S-2 patch as there were far less of them made than there were the patch in question (unless I'm mistaken). Will They are pretty close in rarity and number available. The USMC TD - Half Track will only be found Austrailian made and was never widely used. The S-2 may be fewer in number but the USMC is right up there with it. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted June 14, 2011 Share #11 Posted June 14, 2011 Something went wrong - no way this patch deserves that price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted June 14, 2011 Share #12 Posted June 14, 2011 They are pretty close in rarity and number available. The USMC TD - Half Track will only be found Austrailian made and was never widely used. The S-2 may be fewer in number but the USMC is right up there with it.Garth Thanks Garth :thumbsup: Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Thompson Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted June 14, 2011 Something went wrong - no way this patch deserves that price... I absolutely agree. Mort nailed it "auction fever". It is however a $1200 - $1500 patch IMHO. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MMS Posted June 14, 2011 Share #14 Posted June 14, 2011 Auction fever???? Is there a pill or vaccine for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted June 14, 2011 Share #15 Posted June 14, 2011 Those prices are nuts!!! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted June 14, 2011 Share #16 Posted June 14, 2011 Well, That person made $15,215.45 from all the insignia listed... WOW... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted June 14, 2011 Share #17 Posted June 14, 2011 This patch is a super tough one to find. I have only handled two of them and both sold in the $2200.00 to $2500.00 range. Dan should be very happy that two bidders got bitten by the extreme bidding bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted June 14, 2011 Share #18 Posted June 14, 2011 This patch is a super tough one to find. I have only handled two of them and both sold in the $2200.00 to $2500.00 range.Dan should be very happy that two bidders got bitten by the extreme bidding bug. Nice to see........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted June 15, 2011 Share #19 Posted June 15, 2011 Thats my writing on the back with the price folded up.I would like to see what I sold that beauty for back then.It just goes to show you what someone will pay for something they really want.50.000 dollar comic books as an example.Good for Dan.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88thcollector Posted June 15, 2011 Share #20 Posted June 15, 2011 Well, That person made $15,215.45 from all the insignia listed... WOW... not really, we have no idea what he paid for any of them. it ain't all profit, i am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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