21st Lancers but not at this price

[Malcolm Davey]

I have been after a good example of this badge for years, but no matter how badly I want one I'm not prepared to pay this price.
I really think they are taking the p***

Malc

http://www.buywyze.com/viewphoto.php...1023056&phqu=2

[altcar73]

Originally Posted by Malcolm Davey

I have been after a good example of this badge for years, but no matter how badly I want one I'm not prepared to pay this price.
I really think they are taking the p***

Malc

http://www.buywyze.com/viewphoto.php...1023056&phqu=2

Having regard to who the seller is I'm afraid that price only to be expected!

Dave.

[Sonofacqms]

Malcolm,

I'm sure this is a typo, surely not this price.

Rob

[2747andy]

It is probably amongst the rarest of Cavalry Cap Badges? It took me well over 40 years of collecting to secure one, so I suppose the price, even if rather high reflects it scarcity!


Even the fakes are creeping up too

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VICTORIAN-...item3f52280860

Andy

[tonyb]

[QUOTE=2747andy;320285]It is probably amongst the rarest of Cavalry Cap Badges? It took me well over 40 years of collecting to secure one, so I suppose the price, even if rather high reflects it scarcity!


Even the fakes are creeping up too

Fake described as original, wonder if this increases price
Tony.

[Frank Kelley]

Are you suggesting the particular badge being discussed in this thread is a copy?

[QUOTE=tonyb;320288]

Originally Posted by 2747andy

It is probably amongst the rarest of Cavalry Cap Badges? It took me well over 40 years of collecting to secure one, so I suppose the price, even if rather high reflects it scarcity!


Even the fakes are creeping up too

Fake described as original, wonder if this increases price
Tony.

[tonyb]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VICTORIAN-...item3f52280860
Frank, I refer to the badge in Andy's link. Somehow managed to omit from my post.
Tony.

[Frank Kelley]

Ah, I see, sorry I missed that, yes, indeed, only a complete numpty would sell that as original!

[Les 546]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

Ah, I see, sorry I missed that, yes, indeed, only a complete numpty would sell that as original!

Hi it would be helpful to me and perhaps others about the glaring errors or tells on the badge on eBay.
Thanks Les

[Frank Kelley]

Take a closer look, the metals used, the lack of detail, the crown, in particular, it's shape and detail, the lugs and so on, it is supposed to be nearly one hundred and twenty years old.

[Robthereiver]

Originally Posted by Les 546

Hi it would be helpful to me and perhaps others about the glaring errors or tells on the badge on eBay.
Thanks Les

Les

Have a look at the one being sold on 'Buywyze' link show at start of this thread.
You will see the strike is of better quality, there are braze holes behind the white metal overlays on the pennons, and the loop fixing are much neater etc.
Hope that helps.

Regards
Rob

[Les 546]

Frank and Rob
Many thanks for the reply and help. I did think the lugs tooo fresh but did not catch the braze holes.
Les

[2747andy]

Les,
as Rob points out just compare the quality or lack of it in the case of the eBay item.

Thinly Struck,
Poorly fashioned overlays/pennons,
Thin dustbin-lid footed lugs,
No vent/sweat holes,
Lacking decades of age.

It's not that obvious on the Buywyze badge, which is not the best of strikings, but when you view this one ;

Best Regards

Andy

[Les 546]

That's a beauty of badge thanks for the highlights Andy

[Malcolm Davey]

I understand it's a scarce badge but I still think it's 200 pounds more than than I would be willing to pay.
Just pure greed on their part imo
Malc