Would you be offended?

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Posted By: Brad L.

I collect WWII related items, whether they are authentic or replicas(when I have any money which is pretty much never, lol). My opinion is sort of two fold I guess. I can definately see how someone would be offended, but I am of the opinion that there is rarely malicious intent when buying historical artifacts. If you were to accept the consignment, I would print and post, very clearly, that the sale of the item is intended for the historical value and purposes only and you are in no way sympathetic with any nazi related causes (obviously, lol). It is a sensitive issue, and in this day and age everyone has to complain about something, but I would hate to think that something of this historical significance couldn't (or wouldn't) be put up for auction because it offended someone. I'd imagine that there were many Jewish soldiers, among others, that swiped anything they could when stationed in Germany during that time.