When I was collecting, I purchased a Waffen SS crusher cap from Mr. Weitze. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a well made reproduction. I had no issues in returning the cap and my money was refunded immediately. This shows that even long time sellers can sometimes be fooled. His customer service is outstanding, and I would not hesitate to buy from him again.
Helmut Weitze is my Dealer of choice for years now here in Germany, sometimes bit over the top with the prices sometimes , but very good customers Service. Thanks for the nice video!
Good evening ! I was wondering if I could offer something from my collection to Mr. Weitz, or better yet, offer these items for auction. These are mostly daggers. SS and the like. What do you think? What kind of person is he? Is it OK?
What are your experiences with shipping? I live in New Orleans Louisiana USA, I was very intrigued by some of the swords and long arms in his auctions. If you all have any answers or recommendations, I would greatly appreciate it.
@@samparkerSAMwell usually speaking from europe to us and vise versa the shipping is expensive especially for a sword or long arms cant speak for weitze but I beleive shipping could be from 30$ to maybe even 100$ it really depends what you order but even small items cost. maybe contact mr helmut about it.
EXCELLENT, i was just asking about some of the Auctions he has had recently, a lot of wonderful items. Alex Good Job, thank you. I inherited my family's German Imperial Light Cavalry Sword! Cant wait for the next video!
I found the binoculars, especially as they represented the two major 20th century manufacturers of German optics, Karl Zeiss, Jena and Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar, to be most fascinating, as I used to be a big collector (and trader) of 'vintage' cameras, especially Zeiss Ikon and Leica. Both of these companies produced cameras for the Third Reich, and especially the 35mm Leica cameras were historically very important as it is estimated that as much as 75% of all 20th century famous historical photography were made with Leica 35mm cameras! So my question is: do you ever come across any of these Zeiss or Leica WWII military cameras, that would be found often in a grey (or feldgrau) paint finish, with "Luftwaffen Eigentum" or "Heer" or "K" stamped into the 'leather/vulcanite' body covering or engraved on the nameplate? Back in my collecting days (1980s-90s) there were already a great many fakes, mostly coming out from Russia (then USSR), but often even made on real cameras from the period and just with the markings and paint added spuriously.
My Father was in a US Army combat engineer battalion in the Eto. He brought back a pair of Zeiss made artillery binoculars. As a child I threw them a roof and they broke in half. They also could not be repaired because of the material they were made of. And yes, I did catch hell for doing that.
WOW ! truly amazing ! re: prices ....these ridiculous prices have ran me out of collecting ...don't get me wrong , i still want to collect but i just can't afford it...especially anything of quality !...thank you Alex great stuff
That was incredible Alex. Thank you for mentioning the prices. Out of curiosity I have always wondered what the current prices were for a KC with oak leaves and KC with swords. Very cool!
I was lucky enough to be stationed in munster near Frankfort in 1986 87.my freind got me helping him dig in the woods behind old mess hall and we found alot of nice porcelain dishes of which I still have two nice pieces.a coffee cup and a large bowl both with insignia on bottom.and there was more there to be found as we barely scratched the surface.my friend found a luger pistol,coins and porcelin.wonder does he still have them?
Amazing collection!! For a small collector like me, those pieces are only a dream. Only if will find its with my metaldetector i will can to have its 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Gentlemen, it doesn't get any better than this. What we see here is about the higest clas of items available in the market, altough there are a few exceptions. There are some items worth in the 100k range or even millions of Dollars.
For now - But will the younger generation have the interest that middle-aged or old men have now, and will they want to spend that type of money? In my opinion - NO
My father was born in Chemnitz. When the Wall came down, he and his brother's regained ownership of his father's apartment building. At the end of the war, his brothers and him were looting German textile factories that made items for the Kreigsmarine as well as picking up helmets and other items. My father made several trips back and forth to Germany and every time he came home it was like Christmas.
Hopefully Helmuth Weitze will hand over all these items to a German war museum when he going further. You cannot bring them were we all end up, mbut leave them for the museums where they belong. Tnak’s for a great video.. Vielen dank.
Great quality items but for the collectors who have a lot of expendable money. I like the dealers who sell a little something for everybody, even lower end things to allow younger collectors to get into the hobby, as well as novice collectors the ability to afford average levels items.
I have attended many Military shows and notice the severe lack of younger generations there who have an interest in WW2, WW1 or any other period for that matter. I think that prices are now at an all-time high and it's mainly a generational interest. Don't get stuck with a big collection into old age!
Yes, first put a jacket of a general for years ago, and then by surprise year after is suddenly a "Grouping" and jacket who belongs to a famous general, extra decorations......jaja., never trust a German dealer...they pull out your teeth without any anesthesia, also Mr Weitze.
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When I was collecting, I purchased a Waffen SS crusher cap from Mr. Weitze. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a well made reproduction. I had no issues in returning the cap and my money was refunded immediately. This shows that even long time sellers can sometimes be fooled. His customer service is outstanding, and I would not hesitate to buy from him again.
Helmut Weitze is my Dealer of choice for years now here in Germany, sometimes bit over the top with the prices sometimes , but very good customers Service. Thanks for the nice video!
Good evening ! I was wondering if I could offer something from my collection to Mr. Weitz, or better yet, offer these items for auction. These are mostly daggers. SS and the like. What do you think? What kind of person is he? Is it OK?
What are your experiences with shipping? I live in New Orleans Louisiana USA, I was very intrigued by some of the swords and long arms in his auctions. If you all have any answers or recommendations, I would greatly appreciate it.
@@samparkerSAMwell usually speaking from europe to us and vise versa the shipping is expensive especially for a sword or long arms cant speak for weitze but I beleive shipping could be from 30$ to maybe even 100$ it really depends what you order but even small items cost. maybe contact mr helmut about it.
@@somethinggreat1750 that's quite reasonable
@@rocco74superhuman45 Why dont you sell it to the collector directly via WRF or WAF instead of honest Helmut taking his 50% cut.
I bought my first item from Weitze last month. Incredibly fast shipping. I enjoyed this interview as well as the production value. Subscribed!
WOW!! Some incredible items! thanks for the video Alex.
Wow incredible video! Love the items and to hear about pricing, great way to gauge market value on rare items
EXCELLENT, i was just asking about some of the Auctions he has had recently, a lot of wonderful items. Alex Good Job, thank you.
I inherited my family's German Imperial Light Cavalry Sword! Cant wait for the next video!
I found the binoculars, especially as they represented the two major 20th century manufacturers of German optics, Karl Zeiss, Jena and Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar, to be most fascinating, as I used to be a big collector (and trader) of 'vintage' cameras, especially Zeiss Ikon and Leica. Both of these companies produced cameras for the Third Reich, and especially the 35mm Leica cameras were historically very important as it is estimated that as much as 75% of all 20th century famous historical photography were made with Leica 35mm cameras!
So my question is: do you ever come across any of these Zeiss or Leica WWII military cameras, that would be found often in a grey (or feldgrau) paint finish, with "Luftwaffen Eigentum" or "Heer" or "K" stamped into the 'leather/vulcanite' body covering or engraved on the nameplate? Back in my collecting days (1980s-90s) there were already a great many fakes, mostly coming out from Russia (then USSR), but often even made on real cameras from the period and just with the markings and paint added spuriously.
My Father was in a US Army combat engineer battalion in the Eto. He brought back a pair of Zeiss made artillery binoculars. As a child I threw them a roof and they broke in half. They also could not be repaired because of the material they were made of. And yes, I did catch hell for doing that.
Excellent video Alex, Thanks
WOW ! truly amazing ! re: prices ....these ridiculous prices have ran me out of collecting ...don't get me wrong , i still want to collect but i just can't afford it...especially anything of quality !...thank you Alex great stuff
The high tec reproductions made me quit collecting.
Fascinating stuff. Great video.
Ich bin auch öfter da, sehr interessanter Gespräch. Danke
Thank you . Lovely items
Danke Alex und Helmut.... He has some really good items...
Awesome video, thanks!
That was incredible Alex. Thank you for mentioning the prices. Out of curiosity I have always wondered what the current prices were for a KC with oak leaves and KC with swords. Very cool!
Between 20 and 30'000 Euro
No... Totally wrong. It depends on the RK and the Oaks. You won't find anything for 20k euro in an Oaks and RK combination.
@@gerard518 google Trave Militaria
I was lucky enough to be stationed in munster near Frankfort in 1986 87.my freind got me helping him dig in the woods behind old mess hall and we found alot of nice porcelain dishes of which I still have two nice pieces.a coffee cup and a large bowl both with insignia on bottom.and there was more there to be found as we barely scratched the surface.my friend found a luger pistol,coins and porcelin.wonder does he still have them?
That is amazing! 👏👏👏
Amazing collection!! For a small collector like me, those pieces are only a dream. Only if will find its with my metaldetector i will can to have its 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ungrateful children of these soldiers who don't understand what it took to earn these awards and just sell them instead of keeping in the family.
Einfach unglaublich!! Grüße vom Sammelplatz Militaria
Great vid
Incredible
Wow 🤩
Ich kann nur sagen, einfach perfekter Kundenservice. Ich bin sehr zufrieden. Mfg
Gentlemen, it doesn't get any better than this.
What we see here is about the higest clas of items available in the market, altough there are a few exceptions.
There are some items worth in the 100k range or even millions of Dollars.
For now - But will the younger generation have the interest that middle-aged or old men have now, and will they want to spend that type of money? In my opinion - NO
@@MrTuftynut I think they will.
It's quite simpel.
Everything that keeps growing in valuem is worth buying as an investment.
Very interesting
this merchant also sells copies and at a high price
He's pretty expensive I usually use trave antik
My father was born in Chemnitz. When the Wall came down, he and his brother's regained ownership of his father's apartment building. At the end of the war, his brothers and him were looting German textile factories that made items for the Kreigsmarine as well as picking up helmets and other items. My father made several trips back and forth to Germany and every time he came home it was like Christmas.
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Hopefully Helmuth Weitze will hand over all these items to a German war museum when he going further. You cannot bring them were we all end up, mbut leave them for the museums where they belong. Tnak’s for a great video.. Vielen dank.
Great quality items but for the collectors who have a lot of expendable money. I like the dealers who sell a little something for everybody, even lower end things to allow younger collectors to get into the hobby, as well as novice collectors the ability to afford average levels items.
I have attended many Military shows and notice the severe lack of younger generations there who have an interest in WW2, WW1 or any other period for that matter. I think that prices are now at an all-time high and it's mainly a generational interest. Don't get stuck with a big collection into old age!
Самый большой и крутой,а также самый дорогой дилер в Европе
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I love ww2 collecting but you have to have millionaire pockets to do it .
If only I had a million extra Euros kicking around...
Привет из Израиля
Yes, first put a jacket of a general for years ago, and then by surprise year after is suddenly a "Grouping" and jacket who belongs to a famous general, extra decorations......jaja., never trust a German dealer...they pull out your teeth without any anesthesia, also Mr Weitze.
way to much bass
lol all that money for fake shit
At what point will these old guys stop buying everything up and let the next generation enjoy the hobby? Lol.
Very nice!
can you swqb the hitler items for a dna sample thanks .send to cloneing labrotories
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