COLLECTORS KNOW that Great War relics are considered special not only because they bear witness to the first total war, but because in many cases they represent the life of the ordinary British Tommy and illustrate what it was like for the ordinary man fighting this war. Tommy Atkins. The popular moniker given to the…
Year: 2012
Top 10 Most Expensive WW2 Collectables Sold
It’s a fact. Once relatively lowly priced and overlooked World War Two collectables, perhaps even considered worthless in their time, are now fetching considerable prices today, prices previously reserved only for the finest ancient arms and armour. Whilst the majority of the WW2 collectables market is made up of very affordable pieces, there is a…
Ask yourself this when Buying Militaria in a Recession
A tight reign on spending is rule number one in a recession, but there are clearly a number of advantages of advancing your militaria collection during hard times. A recession can drive lower prices, as well as more militaria on the market. Here are some questions to ask yourself that help you make that decision…
There are some NEW marketplace features this month, check them out!
IN OUR CONTINUING quest to make WARSTUFF your #1 marketplace for militaria and war relics, we’ve rolled out a host of service updates focus on enhancing your buying and selling experience. Here’s the low down on the latest set of changes we have implemented. Help section updated It’s fair to say our Help section was a…
Top 5 Picks of WW1 Steel Helmets
FIRST WORLD WAR relics are considered to be special not only because they bear witness to the event of a first ‘total war’ in which 20th century technology clashed with 19th Century tactics, but because in many cases they represent the first example of military technology still in use today, such as the modern steel…
Hot tip: Collect Vietnam War Relics. Now.
HERE IS A HOT TIP for militaria collectors who want to get in on a fast emerging opportunity. Start collecting Vietnam War U.S. militaria. Start now. Why collect the Vietnam War? Like all wars it was controversial and brutal, but due to a limited purpose, fighting for a negotiated peace rather than all out victory…
2012 Top 5 Picks of Militaria Investments
FOR COLLECTORS OF war memorabilia, the wars have never really ended. Collectors scour the internet, traditional auctions and antique markets battling to find and secure highly prized militaria and relics for their collections. And like any sought after commodity, militaria has investment potential. Here are our top 5 picks of collectables to invest in for…
Top 5 Picks of WW2 Collectable Deactivated Sniper Rifles
THE SNIPER HAS lurked in the shadows of war for over two centuries evolving from paid assassin to the most highly trained of infantryman during World War Two, undertaking the most extraordinary missions. Little wonder then that in the field of collecting militaria, for many the sniper rifle is one of the most sought after…
Top 5 Tips for Safely Collecting Inert Ammunition
Like many collecting focusses, militaria collectors with a passion for acquiring inert ammunition have many influences, be they stories from their grandfather’s tales of WW2, or sight of a war veteran’s souvenir grenade on a top shelf in their garage. But this is a potentially lethal collecting focus, inert ammunition is often almost impossible to…
The Ultimate Validation of Our Efforts: WARSTUFF goes Premium.
After two years of free service for Buyers and Sellers, WARSTUFF implements low-cost memberships for Sellers. Visitors will still be able to get free access to browse the items and content on the site, and Buyers will still benefit from completely free access for an unlimited period. Our approach to delivering the WARSTUFF service was…