FIVE TIPS WHEN YOU CHANGE INTERESTS When I was a kid of about 9 years old, I had to make my first hard collecting decision. I wanted a new toy musket: One that had a real ramrod and the ability … More
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What’s the Price of History?
THE PRICE OF HISTORY? Too often, I hear collectors or read comments on forums about the ethics of making a profit off of historical memorabilia or vehicles. Most often, these comments are made by buyers of historic relics who feel … More
It Must Be Spring — The Calendar Says So
From my Minnesota perspective on top of about three feet of snow, it is difficult to think that spring is here, but according to the sun, the calendar, and the very cold Robins on top of the same snow drifts, … More
When the Climate Changes
While the news is full of reports of environmental climate change supporters and deniers, something that isn’t getting much media attention (thankfully) is the change in the military collecting environment. That is, until the last couple of years during which … More
Remember Rough & Ready’s 4,500
One hundred seventy-two years ago today and through the night of Feb. 23 until the pre-dawn hours of the 24, the remnants of General Zachary Taylor’s small, mostly volunteer, American Army listened to what they believed would be their final … More
A Deep Look Into Militaria Collectors
You would be surprised how many in our hobby don’t use computers. It is a simple reflection of demographics rather than some underground movement to deny technology. Our hobby tends to be attractive to people with disposable income. Those people are … More
GOIN’ SHOOTIN’
GOIN’ SHOOTIN’ My big brother, Joe, often reminds me, “Any day at the range is better than a day at work.” So, when I found myself home alone on a recent Sunday morning — despite it being five below zero … More
WHAT’S NEXT FOR MICHIGAN’S MILITARY VEHICLES?
With the clock running out of time for his tenure as Michigan’s 48th governor, Republican Rick Snyder delivered a severe blow to private ownership of historic military vehicles in the State of Michigan. On December 28, 2018, he vetoed a … More
Are Swastikas and Confederate Flags Doomed?
Are Swastikas and Confederate Flags Doomed? Just days after two people were gunned down in cold-blooded murder in Louisville, Kentucky, dealers and collectors gathered at the city’s Expo Center for the National Gun Day Show. While most of us have … More
WINTER’S COMING…
Top tips for historic military vehicle winter storage I know that not all of our historic military vehicle (HMV) owners live in snowy northern climates, but from my perspective these days, that is about all I see — and have … More