Have been watching a number of YT videos of the recent SOS (since I was not there, but still wanted to get a "feel" for the show). Some vids only focus on interests of the videographer and often that is German regalia, daggers, etc., which is not really my interest. I saw the posted vid a couple days back and was impressed with what looks to be someone's S84/98 T3 collection up for grabs. If you were at the SOS and stopped by the vendor's table, would like to know the back-story and your evaluation of the merch. The S84/98 T3 spot starts @ 4:30 minutes into the vid...
Large Contingent of S84/98 T3s 2024 SOS
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DustyBottoms
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Most of the German bayonets I saw at the show had prices in the stratosphere. Just my 2 cents.
That table had alot of good stuff. Most were matching and Unsharpened, but a lot the condition wasn’t strong, and prices for a well used piece were high. No idea on bsck story.
joryfreeburg
Senior Member
Andrew just nailed it…. I bought a couple blades from him in 2023 at the show. Most were priced really high for the amount of wear/finish loss on them
luftpirate
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Well maybe the seller is basing his prices on some Schwanzlutscher scalping blades on ebay for 1500 dollar piece. 
luftpirate
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Its been a long time since I found a decent blade at shows. Granted I am not actively pursuing it like I was 20 years ago. I think most dealers just sell them online where they bring top dollar. Or they price them according to generic pricing info from Ebay without knowing the specifics about what makes some worth more than others.
Thanks to all for your input. Items being "overpriced" at the SOS... how could that be? It was said back in the '80s, when the O.G.C.A. shows in Columbus, Oh. were at their peak, if you had collectible arms which were scarce, superior condition, etc. to sell, take them there as collectors would pay the most for them. Guess it kind of goes with the territory...
Scharf
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The absolute worse! It's the same over here, last matching asw44 in top condition I've seen at a show (France) was offered at 380 euros... and they won't accept any offers so negociating is out of question. That's how the hobby goes these days!
Bob in OHIO
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