posted on June 25, 2006 05:26:20 AM
I purchased a very large flag (Burmese, although I cannot find a picture of this flag) that, although in good shape, is very dirty on the folds. What is the best way to clean this?
I also purchased some inert projectiles, one is a cutaway training aid showing the clockwork-type mechanicals inside, and a training bomb they dropped from aircraft during training excercises.
I also have two helmets (one German) and a Chinese bayonette. Can I list all of these items on eBay? I would hate to go to the trouble just to have them pulled.
I'd post photos, but we got in late and they will be packed away for a few days..
posted on June 25, 2006 05:35:33 AM
Be careful with the German stuff. It'll bring you good money, but don't mention the word 'Nazi' in title or description. I sold some WWII German uniform stuff and a helmet a couple of years ago. Awesome prices. If anything has a swaztika on it, use your photo editing program to blur it out and offer to send "additional photos" by email if necessary.
You might be better off not cleaning the flag I'm not sure.
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posted on June 25, 2006 09:21:16 AM
I got around the swastika (sp??) problem when selling something WWII that was German by mentioning it as "THE German WWII symbol," and I also used a picture of that in the description, not in the gallery picture.
posted on June 25, 2006 09:47:28 AM
Find out what type of material that flag is made of. If it's WW11 era from Asia, there's a good chance there may be silk in it. If so, there are a couple posters to these boards who can point you in the right direction for cleaning.
As far as the bombs go, be SURE to mention "INERT" more than once in the description. That word will be stamped on the case somewhere. Get a closeup photo of it. State that it is impossible to make it active. Also, since they are heavy, you will be shipping FedEx Ground. Be EXTREMELY careful how you describe it on the shipping papers. Call it a Military training device. DO NOT use the word "BOMB" on the papers, or even mention it to the clerk at the counter. Don't even think of shipping it via the USPS. You don't want to contend with the knee jerk reactions of some TSA employee.
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posted on June 25, 2006 03:14:29 PM
the chinese item will do better after the movie on the South Pacific involves marines etc comes out late june july
Don't clean the items list surface dirt, patina, etc
the knife list only in the US then offer to accept other nations per regualtions, only way that item will list there is a lock out I believe from vendio.
same thing on the projectiles US only see some others in grenade catagory to get the proper wording
posted on June 25, 2006 04:03:11 PM
All of these items will be US only, just to be on the safe side.
The material on the flag is similar to a very heavy linen (I think). This is huge! I think I'll hang it on my house and hose it off lightly to get the surface dirt off. This was stored, folded, so it has those yellow lines/heavy dust on the folds.
The projectiles, military training models and the bayonettes and rifles were from his private collection of militaria. I've no doubt it's authentic.
