What he said!
Also, many people make some big mistakes when approaching non Star Wars collectors. Not understanding their hobby, not engaging them in a meaninfgful way that makes sense in the context of their hobby, and only asking about the part you are looking for tends to throw up a wall or a high price. As Andy has, I have researched the parts, can speak about their origins as well as the other “variants”. It took many many hours of research. I am part of many other collectors forums and groups and have been for years. I have earned the trust of several people in the aero and Militaria collectors groups. Some of them know about my collection, but also know the amount of time I spent and put in to learn about the parts and the history behind them. It is for that reason that I have been able to buy so many grenades, get fairly regular leads on engines, boosters, etc.
The more recent influx of new people barging into their groups and demanding parts has put many of them on the defensive. This is one of the reasons why there are less items making their way out of certain circles now. So my advice is to go search, have fun, engage, and be respectful. Good luck! It’s a lot of fun.
Also, many people make some big mistakes when approaching non Star Wars collectors. Not understanding their hobby, not engaging them in a meaninfgful way that makes sense in the context of their hobby, and only asking about the part you are looking for tends to throw up a wall or a high price. As Andy has, I have researched the parts, can speak about their origins as well as the other “variants”. It took many many hours of research. I am part of many other collectors forums and groups and have been for years. I have earned the trust of several people in the aero and Militaria collectors groups. Some of them know about my collection, but also know the amount of time I spent and put in to learn about the parts and the history behind them. It is for that reason that I have been able to buy so many grenades, get fairly regular leads on engines, boosters, etc.
The more recent influx of new people barging into their groups and demanding parts has put many of them on the defensive. This is one of the reasons why there are less items making their way out of certain circles now. So my advice is to go search, have fun, engage, and be respectful. Good luck! It’s a lot of fun.
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