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Old 06-04-13, 11:28 PM
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Hi

I would appreciate any comments on the following item listed on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/380614372...84.m1423.l2649


Thanks in advance.

John
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Old 06-04-13, 11:36 PM
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Not something I'd waste my 99p on personally.....

Why is it they always are "on battledress material" or "cut from uniform"??

Tom
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Old 07-04-13, 06:46 AM
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Not something I'd waste my 99p on personally.....

Why is it they always are "on battledress material" or "cut from uniform"??

Tom
Agreed - and they come in a suspicious and seemingly never-ending stream. "Combinations" are a great way of adding value - the sum of a piece of BD material, a patch of tartan, a cheap sign and a fabricated AoS strip is far greater than the parts. Army Tk Bde diablos fetching up to £80 are the classic example.
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Old 07-04-13, 01:40 PM
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Total fake, not even a real div sign!
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Old 07-04-13, 05:57 PM
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Note that many of this seller's badges are well faded and worn but the stitching is in pristine condition.
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Old 08-04-13, 02:07 AM
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Hi Tom, Mike, Lee and Luc

Many thanks for your valuable advice which only confirmed my suspicions. I really appreciate the time and effort you made to answer my question.

Cheers

John
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