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hillbille
taking two to the gun show today, one has a decent leather frog the other only has about 1/2 the frog left. Is there any money in the frogs? I once had a guy tell me they were worth as much as the bayonet. just trying to figure out how to price them. they are WWII german .
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  • Fatstrat
    Gunshows are generally poor places to sell. Unless you happen to find another isle walker who wants your item. Vendors will only give about 50% of value. 75% IF YOU"RE LUCKY. Nature of the biz. Buy low/sell high.
    Some frogs are valueable, some not. No way for us to tell values sight unseen.
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  • gary wray
    hillbille..........yes, there is money in frogs. But condition, like always, is paramount. Lousy condition, usually lousy price. Worth as much as the bayonet? Doubtful, but again, depends on the frog and its condition. Check the maker on the back and the date. Usually frogs that are matching, that is the date matches the scabbard maker and date with the bayonet date and maker, bring the most prices. Good luck selling at the gun show[^]
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  • hillbille
    one is only pieces, the other is rough its on german k98 bayonet, I priced them high don't really want to sell them, only added $10 for the frog, still no takers, guess they will go back in the safe for a few more years.[;)]
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  • Fatstrat
    You'll almost always do better better selling at auction over at a gunshow.
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  • hillbille
    quote:Originally posted by Fatstrat
    You'll almost always do better better selling at auction over at a gunshow.


    I had a couple tables, just not enough traffic, 80 degree weather today, nobody was selling anything. hope tommorrow is better, doubt it, is supposed to be in the high 70's again. this time of year to many honey dues to go to the gun shows.[;)] I'm hoping for rain.
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  • p3skyking
    Just my opinion after collecting for over 40 years.
    Leather accurements are replacable. You don't expect an antique car to still have the original rubber tires on it, so like any other consumable, the leather eventually will have to be replaced.

    I don't bother collecting original holsters, slings, boots, or frogs when I can buy a reproduction that functions the same. ALL leather will deterioate in time so don't price it too high.
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