eople seem to purchase WWII German memorabilia for three basic reasons: love of history, as a vehicle to turn a profit, or a combination of both. I myself, most appreciate the first type of buyer — one who purchases militaria for its historical significance, while not condoning the attrocities committed by some in the Third Reich. For these collectors, the fiscal benefit is secondary to the pure passion of accumulating and researching things from the past. However, with prices continuing to rise, I can fully understand that if buyers are solely motivated by only making a buck, and act fairly when buying and selling militaria, they have a every right to treat it all like the business it is for them. The third type of collector/dealer is a combination of both. They fall in love with an item, hold on to it for a short period, do some nominal
