blueyes29
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posted on September 15, 2007 10:14:54 AM new
While going through her father's WWII items, a friend found a calling card from Heinrich Himmler and wondered if it would be allowed on eBay. I checked the eBay rules re: WWII prohibited items and think it probably would not be allowed. According to her, all it has is the name and, underneath that, Reichstag...SS. Before I gave her a definite answer, I thought I'd check with folks here. What do you think? Thanks...
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hwahwa
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posted on September 15, 2007 10:23:10 AM new
no,it would be hateful propaganda and not allowed on Ebay.
However,she can list it and said German WWII paper memorabilia ,a letter,email me for details.
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pixiamom
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posted on September 15, 2007 10:31:22 AM new
I don't think so. Items belonging or affiliated with former Nazi leaders are verboten.
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tomwiii
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posted on September 15, 2007 10:47:00 AM new
Herr Ralphie von Dawg says yer item is probably verbotten! on feeBay, but he would check with major auction houses such as Chisties(sp?) or sites such as:
http://www.germanmilitariacollectibles.com/
http://www.ww2germanmilitaria.com/info_n.htm
[ edited by tomwiii on Sep 15, 2007 10:54 AM ]
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blueyes29
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posted on September 15, 2007 02:53:20 PM new
Thanks for input, everyone...just as I figured. Thanks, tom, for the site info...sounds like that might be what I'm looking for...appreciate it!
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toolhound
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posted on September 15, 2007 03:19:44 PM new
If they know how much they want for the card I might be interested [email protected]
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blueyes29
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posted on September 15, 2007 03:58:17 PM new
Just heard from my friend...Just thought I'd add an interesting side note...Her dad (he was a colonel during WWII) got possession of Goering's Mercedes! He was going to bring it back to the "States" with him but one of his troops took the engine out "to do repairs" and never returned it! So, her dad couldn't drive it to the port and, I guess, didn't have any other way to get it out. She has a photo of her dad with the car! I'll probably include a copy of the photo with the card as a "bonus". Toolhound...I'll ask my friend what kind of price she's thinking. I did look on the "German" site Tom mentioned...There's a sheet of Himmler's stationery on auction with an opening bid of $200. I'll check with her and e-mail you with info. Anyway, thought the Mercedes story was interesting.
[ edited by blueyes29 on Sep 15, 2007 04:04 PM ]
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tomwiii
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posted on September 15, 2007 05:59:37 PM new
blueeyes:
I'm guessing that your item is worth CONSIDERABLY more than $200 and should be PROFESSIONALLY verified & appraised, which is why I mentioned Chisties...
There are many genuine history buffs and (sadly) also many sickos who collect THIRD REICH MEMORBILIA, and yours sounds like a real find...
As Ralphie der Hund says: "Get it APPRAISED!"
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blueyes29
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posted on September 15, 2007 06:06:36 PM new
Thanks so much for your expertise, Tom...I'm amazed that the card might be worth more than $200...WOW! My friend is mailing the card to me and, once I get it, can do some more research and, perhaps, contact Christie's. If it does turn out to be a real treasure, my friend will be absolutely delighted! I do appreciate your taking the time to educate me as to its possible value...
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tomwiii
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posted on September 15, 2007 06:18:55 PM new
Hey! Ralphie's the EXPERT! I sure ain't!
OTOH: I just did not want you to rush out and accept the first offer close to $200 for an item that MIGHT auction for considerably more...Or, it could be very common (although I doubt that) and $200 is a GREAT price...
All which boils down to: get an expert opinion from someone who KNOWS and can verify both authenticity AND "value," remembering that Ralphie doesn't know his elbow from his arse...
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pixiamom
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posted on September 15, 2007 06:58:43 PM new
Here's an interesting thread on HH calling card (with pic), you could also ask them for advice
http://tinyurl.com/3xj6ld
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tomwiii
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posted on September 15, 2007 07:27:13 PM new
Ai! Carrumba!
Vat a cat fight over the DUMPKOFF CHICKEN FARMER'S calling card!
But it does reinforce what we said about having an "expert" validate yer item -- Although Ralphie may (or may not) be an "expert" on MONKEY PORN and HERBAL VIAGRA, I wouldn't believe a word of his when it comes to serious ephemera!
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ST0NEC0LD613
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posted on September 15, 2007 08:43:33 PM new
I would say it would likely not be allowed on ebay, but it is allowed on epier.
www.epier.com
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pixiamom
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posted on September 15, 2007 08:53:18 PM new
I just noticed that the Axis History forum thread is a current one - last posting was today...
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kozersky
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posted on September 15, 2007 09:18:41 PM new
What is the rush to sell the card? In fact, why even sell the card?
Here are some points to consider: (1) the card was something her father felt was important to hold onto for a long time; and (2) card could be displayed along with the picture of her father standing beside Himmler's car. This is what a family history is all about.
The card has value, which will only increase in the future. I would not rush to sell the card.
Bill K-
http://www.kozersky.com
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vintageads4u
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posted on September 16, 2007 02:08:49 PM new
Lots of auctions seem to use the work Nazi. Here is one mentioning Nazi flags: 120136702301.
Beth
VintageAds4U
http://stores.ebay.com/vintageads4uonline?refid=store
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