Manion’s International Auction House has packed this December with seven special auctions of interest. WWII military artifacts, historic aviation related material, and military caps from around the world are featured, as well as two special auctions where the bidder commission has been drastically lowered or eliminated all together.
“2008 has been a great year for our online auction business,” said Manion’s CEO Jody Tucker. “2009 is shaping up to be even better, and we need to make room for new consignment.”
The details of Manion’s seven special December auctions are listed below:
5% bidder commission – Closes SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
There are literally thousands of items available in this special 5% bidder commission special auction. Set some time aside and browse over 35 pages of militaria and collectibles. There are some amazing bargains to be had, and of course we can combine on shipping! To view all items available, visit www.manions.com, sign in, and click the 5% banner in the center of the page.
Visor Caps of the World – Closes SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
One of the largest visor cap collections we’ve ever seen at Manion’s: British, German, American, Thai, Soviet, Brazil, Ecquador – too many countries and time periods are represented to mention them all. View all visor caps available in this special auction by visiting www.manions.com, logging in, and clicking the “Visor Cap Special” banner in the center of the page.
0% bidder commission Year End Clearance – Closes SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27
Between the 5% bidder commission special auction closing Saturday, December 13, and this 0% bidder commission special auction closing Saturday, December 27, we hope to make room for the massive amount of consignment that has just arrived and others scheduled to arrive after the New Year. There are currently over 30 pages of items available, with more being added. Again, set some time aside to devote to browsing these items – you’ll be glad you did!
Mini Medals and Stickpins of the Third Reich – Closes SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
This special auction should be of interest to WWII German collectors everywhere and is entirely devoted to miniature medals and stickpins of the Third Reich. The items are from the estate of a lifelong collector who specialized in miniature medals and stickpins – chances are you’ll never see this many together again. It is an excellent opportunity to add to your collection, or begin a new area of collecting interest. To view all items available, visit www.manions.com log in, and click the “Mini Medals and Stickpins” banner in the center of the page.
Airline Wings and Memorabilia – Closes SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
Our second big auction closing on Sunday, December 28 has hundreds of Commercial Airline wings and badges available. Again, an excellent opportunity to add to a collection – or begin a new area of interest! To view all items available, visit www.manions.com, log in, and click the “Airline Wings and Memorabilia” banner in the center of the page.
Harry C. Block Historic Aviation Collection Auction #4 – Closes Monday, December 29
This is our fourth auction of the now legendary Harry C. Block historic aviation archives. Hundreds of items are available documenting many different time periods and aspects of military and commercial aviation. Equipment, autographs, signed books, uniforms and so much more. Mr. Blocks lifelong collecting endeavor can now benefit your collection – some jaw dropping items available, don’t miss out. To view all items available, visit www.manions.com, log in, and click the “Wright Brothers to Right Now” banner in the center of the page.
Military Trader Special Monthly Auction – Closes Tuesday, December 30
Our special monthly auction, run in conjunction with our friends from Military Trader Magazine – this is the auction we feature each and every month on the back page of the publication. Items are selected for this special auction at the discretion of the Manion’s Description Department and are generally of exceptional interest and rarity. To view these items, visit www.manions.com, log in, and click the “Military Trader” banner in the center of the page.
That’s it for now folks – remember our 2007-2008 WWII German Price Guides are still available, but going fast, and don’t forget about our List it Yourself auction website – where YOU take the photo, YOU write the description, and YOU make the sale.
For more information about Manion’s International Auction House and the services they offer, visit the website or call 866.626.4661.