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Robert Wiggins · 06-03-2001, 12:02 PM

Art;

Welcome to the forum;

You have raised a question that we have all heard many times. My opinion is just that, "My opinion" and I think you will find that the many members of this forum do not "impose their views on others". That said, I will add that wherever and whatever people collect, there will always be "grading". grading allows us to separate the high quality from the low quality, and is essential in establishing value. By value I mean both monetary and condition of the piece. If we collect things we must expect and accept grading practices. This does not in anyway imply that low graded pieces and people who collect them are in anyway inferior to those with vast resources to "buy the best". In fact many a collector who does not possess the "great ones" has significant knowledge and experience to add to the collecting community. At the lugerforum we value and respect all contributors and encourage participation. In closing I would say that those who might give you a hard time are best left to their own devices because they clearly are not interested in encouraging others. Even a low grade piece can have significant value to the collector for many reasons that are personal and this should always be respected, although you must be prepared to accept the fact that the piece may never have significant monetary value.

I say enjoy what you've got, there are many who would be proud to possess a P08, no matter what condition it is in.

Regards;

06-03-2001, 12:02 PM	#2
Robert Wiggins User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 142 Thanks: 16 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: This is the site thart welcomes all! Art; Welcome to the forum; You have raised a question that we have all heard many times. My opinion is just that, "My opinion" and I think you will find that the many members of this forum do not "impose their views on others". That said, I will add that wherever and whatever people collect, there will always be "grading". grading allows us to separate the high quality from the low quality, and is essential in establishing value. By value I mean both monetary and condition of the piece. If we collect things we must expect and accept grading practices. This does not in anyway imply that low graded pieces and people who collect them are in anyway inferior to those with vast resources to "buy the best". In fact many a collector who does not possess the "great ones" has significant knowledge and experience to add to the collecting community. At the lugerforum we value and respect all contributors and encourage participation. In closing I would say that those who might give you a hard time are best left to their own devices because they clearly are not interested in encouraging others. Even a low grade piece can have significant value to the collector for many reasons that are personal and this should always be respected, although you must be prepared to accept the fact that the piece may never have significant monetary value. I say enjoy what you've got, there are many who would be proud to possess a P08, no matter what condition it is in. Regards;