Navy Dan Posted February 25, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 25, 2010 I have been offered this patch from the son of one of the pilots I was wondering what would be a fair price for it and everyone's opinions. I have been told this is the one he wore on his jacket. Thanks Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted February 26, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 26, 2010 I have been offered this patch from the son of one of the pilots I was wondering what would be a fair price for it and everyone's opinions. I have been told this is the one he wore on his jacket.Thanks Dan Dan, I'd make sure you get his name. Ask what era did he actually wear the patch and see if you can get a photo of him wearing it. That info will increase the value of the patch should you ever decide to sell it. I paid $250 for mine but that was about 5 years ago and it's mint. What price is he offering it to you for? Let me know if he can prove the era of the patch. Mine is the same. If his asking price is too high, let me know, I may be interested if it's not too outlandish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1 Posted February 26, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 26, 2010 A variant of this patch is still being used by the 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Crew B out of Joint Base Balad, Iraq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted February 26, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 26, 2010 VMA-214 is still using that same design so definitely see what era he was with that squadron. The last original WW2 VMF214 patch I saw for sale, the guy wanted around $800 for it. Don't know if that was excessively high but Marine WW2 squadron patches are very expensive these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted February 26, 2010 Share #5 Posted February 26, 2010 An unquetionable IDed WW2 wool based VMF 214 is a patch I would pay 2000.00 just to own.It would sell for at least 2500.00.If the guy checks out in the 214 roster its as rare as hens teeth.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted February 26, 2010 Share #6 Posted February 26, 2010 I totally agree with Scotty on this one. If you have the provenance this is a rocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Dan Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks everyone, He is id'd in the roster and documented in the book about the blacksheep. So there is provenance with the patch. He is offering the book a photo and a letter from him stating where the patch comes from. Thanks Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted February 26, 2010 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks everyone,He is id'd in the roster and documented in the book about the blacksheep. So there is provenance with the patch. He is offering the book a photo and a letter from him stating where the patch comes from. Thanks Dan First, I'd make sure the son really wants to part with it...he may one day regret it. Cash comes and goes, but an important artifact of a Dad's history is something a Son can usually never get back once it's gone. (Trust me, I know) If he's certain to sell, then I'd try to pick it up for $1000 and then sell it to Scotty for $2000 just so he could own it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted February 26, 2010 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2010 An unquetionable IDed WW2 wool based VMF 214 is a patch I would pay 2000.00 just to own.It would sell for at least 2500.00.If the guy checks out in the 214 roster its as rare as hens teeth.Scotty I believe you could. Don't know how you're able to do it Scotty, but your USMC squadron patch auctions set the high bar. I've seen the same patch listed by other sellers at the same time that never even get out of the starting block and yours sell everytime. What's the secret???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aracin Posted February 26, 2010 Share #10 Posted February 26, 2010 I would grab it up before anyone else gets wind of it. Nice find!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Dan Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks Everyone, I have sealed the deal and will get the patch and photo of the pilot and more info tomorrow. The son has hit hard times and I assured him that when things get better for him I will sell it back to him for the same price I pay. So I will get to enjoy it for awhile and have it on display. Once I have it together I will post it. Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted February 26, 2010 Share #12 Posted February 26, 2010 It does'nt get any better than that! Nice find :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Dan Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share #13 Posted February 27, 2010 Ok I have the patch and a scan of the pilot. His name is 2nd LT. John Stodd and I'm very honored to have this in my collection Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted July 8, 2010 Share #14 Posted July 8, 2010 Ok I have the patch and a scan of the pilot.His name is 2nd LT. John Stodd and I'm very honored to have this in my collection Cheers Dan The Pilot's daughter is seeking the return/purchase of these items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted July 8, 2010 Share #15 Posted July 8, 2010 The Pilot's daughter is seeking the return/purchase of these items. How do you know that? Sounds like she needs to talk to her brother about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted July 8, 2010 Share #16 Posted July 8, 2010 Sounds like she needs to talk to her brother about that. Quite agree. Dan this is between family members - stay out of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted July 8, 2010 Share #17 Posted July 8, 2010 Quite agree. Dan this is between family members - stay out of it! I will second that! I have been caught up in something similar some time back......it can get really ugly. Enjoy the patch but keep your head down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Dan Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share #18 Posted July 8, 2010 Thanks for the advice Everyone, I do not get involved in family disputes... He has my contact info and I will only deal with him. Regards Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted July 10, 2010 Share #19 Posted July 10, 2010 How do you know that? Sounds like she needs to talk to her brother about that. Because I was contacted by the sister apparently because I posted a reply when Dan first made this posting. I'm not taking sides, just passing the message. Jeffro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElleninOR Posted July 12, 2015 Share #20 Posted July 12, 2015 An unquetionable IDed WW2 wool based VMF 214 is a patch I would pay 2000.00 just to own.It would sell for at least 2500.00.If the guy checks out in the 214 roster its as rare as hens teeth.Scotty I think I have one, if you're interested -- feel free to contact me! Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted August 25, 2015 Share #21 Posted August 25, 2015 Ok I have the patch and a scan of the pilot. His name is 2nd LT. John Stodd and I'm very honored to have this in my collection Cheers Dan Beautiful patch,and one that is seldom seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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