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Old 1st Dec 2018, 11:47 pm   #23
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Default Re: ENIGMA machine being auctioned.

There does seem to be a lot of interest from collectors for any Axis equipment. Old Leicas are expensive cameras, but ones bearing luftwaffe markings can start a frenzy. Swastikas sell, it would appear. Wars are fought until the losing side runs out of equipment, while the winning side is left with tons of work-in-progress in their factories and supply chains. Thus there are orders of magnitude difference in the availability of each side's tackle. Collectors are attracted by rarity, but in this case it seems to be notoriety which draws them.

There are some things I wouldn't touch with the proverbial barge pole.

David
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