As are uniform pieces and the like. A fixed bale front seam helmet can set you back a few hundred bucks; those things were fairly common at flea markets and junk stores when I was a kid. I have one I picked up at a flea market in Belgium for about $5 in the mid-80's.

I visited the Bois Jacques outside Bastogne a couple of years ago and ran into two Dutchmen with metal detectors. They said the woods in the area used to be covered in rusting relics, and the films changed that in a hurry. Now, you're lucky to unearth something even with a metal detector.

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

I guess on one hand its good because its a shame to see history rot away.

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1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Mosin Nagants are still cheap, guess no one wants those... heard they're pretty decent shooters though. You can get em over here for $120 at the local Big 5 (sporting goods store) but I dunno if they're a gamble or what, I'd want a decent shooter not a useless museum piece

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

Funny you mention it -- I am picking one up this weekend. For under $500 in parts, you can build a pretty nice target rifle, from my understanding. I just want one as a collector piece. K98's were once cheap and plentiful, too -- and available at the local hardware store in droves. I don't see Mosins getting any cheaper!

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

If you get one that's got the old Russian imperial stamp on it-- pre- Bolshevik, they go for 500, esp if they are shooters.

The Finnish remakes and the sporterized carbines are both going for 300 and the long 31" barrel versions will match my Springfield.

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Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

They're way cheaper here. Cabelas has a big supply and they go for around 99 until they're on sale. They're a crapshoot. Some are good shooters, others are not. I have several. I bought them some years ago when they were 59 bucks on sale in the local Big5's.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

They're cheap anywhere if you look long enough. Fleet Farm in WI has them for ~$90 (or did back in March when last I was there), and there's a place in MO that stocks them by the dozen for ~$100 as well. I need to brush up on what to look for in one, though; like many old military rifles, the "value" range varies wildly.

I'm going to hit Cabela's in St Louis this weekend. I'll have to check & see what they carry.

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

Just checked with Treasurydirect.gov I have a nice stack of series I bonds that I bought back in 2001. They are paying 7.51%. Better than the stock market the last 10.

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Dave
Pawleys Island, SC

'79 300CD

Not bad rifles, $120 isn't bad I still see them for $89.99.

The Russians made so many that they are cheap for now, just wait until Tom Hanks does a Russian miniseries.

I got my 91/30 for free when I got my FN49.

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1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Stock market is a scam. All the news you read are 'old' news'. They all pump and dump. They all 'front run' the stocks. Buy and hold is wrong strategy. Even Warrant Buffet churns his holdings. We are the one holding the cans.

Don't get me wrong. I invest in the Market but I just do not listen to all the BS and do my own research. Decision in buying stock is easy, selling is difficult. If you have ammo, it is a good time to look around for bargains. I would not commit as yet.

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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.

W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

Supposedly not too bad, my brother and I share a trust account we have never touched so far except for $19k I had to take out, and I was informed it was managed very well and earned $250,000 this year.

I have no mortgage on the place so there is no danger YET of having to buy one of these and take it to Loose Gravel Arkansas to live in:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-RLqLx1iYI

(but I got their t shirt though!)

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

Glad the economy is doing somewhat badly and people are uncertain. Missed most of the good opportunities of 2008-9 due to being a 'fraidy cat, and it's nice to see some new ones arising. And yeah, it'll improve again. Eventually.

Don't know where the original thread went but if you young guys wan't to get from 5to6% on there investments, buy Bonds both Preferred, corporate and Muniees.It makes no sense to put your money in the bank at .5%.Buying Common stock is only for the long term. JMHO

I'm investing my money in Iraqi dinars. I figure, "Hey, what else bad could happen to them"?

My stake in Afghani hash went up in smoke though.