I collect and sell militaria. My e-bay ID is also my website, so I take this stuff seriously. Is it my main source of income? No. But it IS my number one passion in life after my wife, and I am getting weary...
Owning a Civil War period sword or knife is almost a must for any serious collector. The prices on cavalry sabers are usually near or over $1,000 (depending on condition), and presentation swords can go very...
If you are a collector of Civil War militaria, then you are aware of the proliferation of fake and fantasy items that pollute the market. A reproduction item is an accurately depicted recreation of a Civil War...
The battleflags, and the garrison flags used by Union and Confederate troops in the Civil War were more than just pieces of colored cloth. They represented the unity, and fellowship of the soldiers that fought...
Have you ever been surfing e-bay looking for an authentic Confederate Civil War relic? Have you ever clicked on an auction claiming to be of a Confederate item, and you end up scratching your head because the...
I buy my relics based on condition, rarely on where they are from or who used them. Most collectors love identified items, and with good reason. It is great to know who carried the item in the Civil War, and...
Slavery was one of the many root causes of the Civil War, and is still a stain on our nation's history. The effects of slavery can still be felt today, and it is still a relevant topic of conversation in the...
Of all the areas of Civil war relic collecting, buttons is the one that is the hardest to fake. But with that said, there are still sellers out there that routinely try to pass off either post Civil War...
This guide will be short and sweet. I hope you have had a chance to read my other six guides on protecting yourself from Civil War relic ripoffs on e-bay. They are plentiful, and waiting for a sucker to bid. ...
I have written 10 other guides in an attempt to keep the unsuspecting from getting burned on e-bay by the many sellers of fake and fantasy Civil War relics, Indian Relics, Slavery items, etc... Don't fool...