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Old 28-06-20, 09:24 AM
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I'm sorry to find out that Lew Shotton is closing his site. I have dealt with Lew for many years, I went to meet him at his home when I was in Portsmouth, a great bloke.
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Old 28-06-20, 10:20 AM
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Hi Terry, Sorry to read of his website closing next month, have bought a few items off him in the past. https://lewshottonmilitaria.com/shop.php?ps=1 regards John
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Old 28-06-20, 12:39 PM
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Sad news but I believe that hed only opened the new site to sell off a collection. I have noticed the site he runs with his son hasn't had any new items for a few months now.
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Old 28-06-20, 12:47 PM
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Hi Terry

Thanks for your post, I to have dealt with Lew on and off for many years and have only just received my latest small purchase and I have another coming via a 3rd party, thanks Mike.

I wish Lew a happy retirement if that's whats needed but he will be missed.

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PS, I also remember the fag packets of many years ago.

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Old 28-06-20, 01:45 PM
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RE Lew's son Garry .he appears to be selling/off loading his Castle militaria items on ebay -brother 7766 Some of the prices on ebay are 50% less stating prices than on his site Many items only going slightly over the start price on ebay
Sad to see Lew giving up I have been dealing with him for approx 35 years ,when items arrived in fag packets many times before payment sent The good old days
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Old 28-06-20, 02:59 PM
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Yes I concur, will be sadly missed, I too remember the cigarette packets, a great trade mark and he was a great dealer
Bob
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RE Lew's son Garry .he appears to be selling/off loading his Castle militaria items on ebay -brother 7766 Some of the prices on ebay are 50% less stating prices than on his site Many items only going slightly over the start price on ebay
Sad to see Lew giving up I have been dealing with him for approx 35 years ,when items arrived in fag packets many times before payment sent The good old days
David



Oh the pre internet pre eBay halcyon days of collecting waiting for a dealers mail order list to drop through the letter box ? badges arrived packed in cig packets the young collector will never have these iconic moments ....!
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Old 18-03-21, 05:25 PM
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Hello Troops
I'm sorry to find out that Lew Shotton is closing his site. I have dealt with Lew for many years, I went to meet him at his home when I was in Portsmouth, a great bloke.
Regards Terry
Terry,
I have restarted Castle militaria. I had to clear the stock as I had so much of the stuff that was just not selling. Hope your keeping well Garry
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