Bugme Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Just an idea of the size of the SOS, this photo shows about 1/2 of the tables "There is no such thing as an expert, only students with different levels of education." Link to post Share on other sites
nkomo Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I wasn't planning on going down this year, but my wife and I decided to go down yesterday for a couple hours. It was WELL worth my time to go down. Met a couple of members, did some shopping, and picked up some great items. I will say this, there was a lot more modern militaria this year as opposed to years in the past. I felt prices were pretty reasonable for what I bought. I spent about half of what I normally do when I go to the SoS, but I was pleased with the quality of the items. Always looking for US and foreign militaria from the Central American wars circa 1970-1990 Link to post Share on other sites
Bugme Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 The guys back in the "new" section - over in the smaller back corner seem willing to deal and sell, the other end of the building is quite dead. Really??? I was in the "dead" section as you call it and it was hopping and moving. Were we at the same show? "There is no such thing as an expert, only students with different levels of education." Link to post Share on other sites
Baron3-6 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Eh, it may be we are just looking for different things....as far quailty, it was over on that side, but so was $$$. I look for the bargains and the un-researched things, seemed like there was more items in that realm on the other side in the corner area. Afghanistan Vet OEF 10-11 - Engineer Corps US Army. Getting a medal means two things: 1. Someone saw you do it. 2. You didn't tick off the approval chain.Seeking 984th Engineer Co (Land Clearance), 36th Engineer Regt/Bde, and Sanitary Corps items from all eras. Link to post Share on other sites
Thor996 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 The best photo for last. This is Edgar Harrell 1 of only 317 veterans who survived the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis. JMHO meeting this man would be worth far more than ANY relic I could or would have been able to buy had I gone. Link to post Share on other sites
airbornemedals Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 How was the show as far as airborne groupings and vietnam sf stuff? Link to post Share on other sites
BEAST Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I didn't buy any militaria which wasn't too much of a surprise as I was looking for particular items, such as an ID Indiana Span-Am officer's uniforms and a few particularly hard to find WWI County Service medals. I did get to enjoy seeing what some of our forum members picked up and I hope they post them soon. However, I did attain one of my goals which was to meet LTC Richard Cole, Doolittle's co-pilot on the Tokyo Raid. I had a great time speaking with him and his daughter and he autographed a copy of Glines' The Doolittle Raid for me. Here is a photo of LTC Cole And his autograph All-in-all I had a great time! " We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. " View my website honoring the men and women of Indiana: http://indianavets.wix.com/indiana-at-war and follow my updates on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/IndianaModernAgeofWar/ Interested in US uniforms? Join the Association of American Military Uniform Collectors! http://aamuc.org/or find us on Facebook! facebook.com/AAMUC.ORG Link to post Share on other sites
History Man Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Well, as we speak I am printing out my bording passes for my flights back to California...boy did this show go by fast! Saw some killer stuff, bought some goodies, and met a lot of USMF members in the meantime. For those on the forum wanting a lot of show photos, do not fear.....the traveling USMF photographer is here, I will post my photos tonight and tomorrow. One of the best things for me at the show was talking to the veterans, I was surprised at the amount of people just walking past them....they are a really essential part of our hobby since they are the history we collect and lived through it. Had some nice conversations with them and was even able to take some photos with them. When it came to fakes and the like, I was surprised by the sheer amount of it there....the amount of Purple Hearts that were bad as well as the put-together uniforms and fake painted helmets, man was that astounding. The side-room was interesting, some nice groups came out of there but I heard from many people that the specific portion of the show was slower than the other portion. Again, overall it was a good show...saw some great stuff and am bringing some home. Now, only 362 days until the next SOS. Philip Actively Seeking:WW2 USN/USMC Attributed/Named Purple Heart Groups WW2 USN/USMC Combat Aviation Groups WW2 and Prior USN/USMC Medal Groups Contact me if you have something Link to post Share on other sites
jbassmaster18 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Here are SOME of my finds/pictures. Highlight was the MINT Blue Enameled canteen WITH enameled cup and nice 1942 cover for $125!!!! Most of these things were upgrades, so I will be selling stuff soon.... My Dad and I with 2nd Ranger George Klein. (We reenact 2nd rangers.) He LOVED our ballcaps and even signed them after this photo!! Took a $100 gamble on this "Airborne" shovel Everyone I have showed it too agrees its real. 1944 dated US Army Roughouts. The only pair I have EVER seen. Link to post Share on other sites
jbassmaster18 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 More: $50 pair of Resistal goggles that are in great shape (sans the lenses) Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty On Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 That "Franzen" locker looks very familiar. I think it's the one I picked up for a forum member last fall at an auction in southern Michigan and he sold it at the show...small world This crowd has gone deadly silent, a Cinderella story outta nowhere. Former greenskeeper and now about to become the masters champion....Carl Spackler Link to post Share on other sites
jbassmaster18 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 That "Franzen" locker looks very familiar. I think it's the one I picked up for a forum member last fall at an auction in southern Michigan and he sold it at the show...small world My friends bought it off the forum and I picked it up for them at the show. Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty On Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Yep that's the one! This crowd has gone deadly silent, a Cinderella story outta nowhere. Former greenskeeper and now about to become the masters champion....Carl Spackler Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty On Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I found what I thought was a nice matching liner and shell until I checked the webbing in the liner. This crowd has gone deadly silent, a Cinderella story outta nowhere. Former greenskeeper and now about to become the masters champion....Carl Spackler Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty On Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 And the inside of the liner. Someone thought it would be a good idea to put a VN suspension in. Notice the nice shiny rivets? This crowd has gone deadly silent, a Cinderella story outta nowhere. Former greenskeeper and now about to become the masters champion....Carl Spackler Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty On Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Then someone tried to match the paint on the outside of the liner. This crowd has gone deadly silent, a Cinderella story outta nowhere. Former greenskeeper and now about to become the masters champion....Carl Spackler Link to post Share on other sites
B24AT6 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 That helmet was a real shame, it definitely appeared someone ruined a nice set. Looking for: WWII-KW Enlisted/NCO marked M1s Items related to the Fort Pierce Naval Amphibious Training Base Medals awarded to Floridians Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Loving the pictures guys!!!! What a shame about the fakes...kind of disheartening. Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Link to post Share on other sites
History Man Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 That helmet was a real shame, it definitely appeared someone ruined a nice set. I saw that one on the guys table, the price tag was also very steep for the set....didn't even notice the webbing was messed with. Philip Actively Seeking:WW2 USN/USMC Attributed/Named Purple Heart Groups WW2 USN/USMC Combat Aviation Groups WW2 and Prior USN/USMC Medal Groups Contact me if you have something Link to post Share on other sites
B24AT6 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I saw that one on the guys table, the price tag was also very steep for the set....didn't even notice the webbing was messed with. Philip Do you remember what he was asking? I looked at it, but when I noticed the webbing I didn't even bother to ask. Looking for: WWII-KW Enlisted/NCO marked M1s Items related to the Fort Pierce Naval Amphibious Training Base Medals awarded to Floridians Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty On Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I believe it was $6000 This crowd has gone deadly silent, a Cinderella story outta nowhere. Former greenskeeper and now about to become the masters champion....Carl Spackler Link to post Share on other sites
B24AT6 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I believe it was $6000 Wow, glad I didn't ask I may have laughed about it. Looking for: WWII-KW Enlisted/NCO marked M1s Items related to the Fort Pierce Naval Amphibious Training Base Medals awarded to Floridians Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty On Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Someone asked to see some USMC items. Here is a nice grouping from a career marine. This crowd has gone deadly silent, a Cinderella story outta nowhere. Former greenskeeper and now about to become the masters champion....Carl Spackler Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty On Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Plenty of wings to choose from. Priced some glider pilot wings in the process. This crowd has gone deadly silent, a Cinderella story outta nowhere. Former greenskeeper and now about to become the masters champion....Carl Spackler Link to post Share on other sites
uplandmod Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Nice thank you!! I collect items from The Battle of Iwo Jima (1945).Top Iwo Jima Items I'm Looking For: 1) IDed 5th MarDiv Corpsman Jumper or Forest Green Coat. 2) IDed Coast Guard Navy Jumper 3) IDed CB's Sea Bee's Navy Jumper 4) IDed 147th Infantry Regiment Army Service Coat 5) IDed 32nd ID Army Service Coat (Occupation Kyushu with 5th MarDiv). I am always looking for named and dated WWII USMC Forest Green wool alpha jackets/coats from the 5th Marine Division or other units who participated in the battle. My Blog "Marines In Forest Green" http://marinesinfore...n.blogspot.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
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