My dad was a sergeant in the Marine Corp. during World War II and I have discovered his uniform, preserved perfectly, in an old cedar chest. Is it worth anything, money-wise? I don't know what to do with it!
2007-03-14 09:02:46 · 8 answers · asked by CURIOUS 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It will be worth much more to your grandchildren than the few bucks you may sell it for.
Save it or give it to a family member who will.
2007-03-14 09:06:39 · answer #1 · answered by ©2009 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a 25 year Marine Corps Vet, I still have my dress blues and I retired in 76. I have been offered over 1000.00 for them but I just won;t sell. My wife says that when I pass, she is going to bury me with that uniform. And I say ok. Your dads uniform is a peice of your life. To put a price on it is just a shame. I say keep it for old times sake. I also have an M1 made by Singer Corp. Very rare rifle. I have been offered a ton for it, but I am going to give to my son when the time is right.It's already his, in my will.
2007-03-14 16:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
How could you place a monetary value on a part of your families history?
Your Dad was most likely very proud of his service to our country and our freedoms.
You should hold on to it for your children and grandchildren in the future.
My Dad served in WWII, and there were things that he saw during that time that he could not repeat to me without getting tears in his eyes, fifty years later. I do have his service papers and dress uniform hats and his medals, but not his uniform; I don't really know what happened to it.
If you do not have children or grandchildren that would appreciate it, you could have it displayed at a local museum in tribute to your Dad, and all the other service people out there who have put their very lives on the line for us in all the wars in the world.
2007-03-14 16:24:07 · answer #3 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a military museum to donate it to.... yes it could be worth something... especially if there is a good story to go with it.... do you know your fathers service record?... where did he serve.... do you have the service ribbons and commendations to go with it... if you have all the attachments and stories it is worth more as history
2007-03-14 16:09:20 · answer #4 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sell it on E bay to the highest bidder. I have sold a lot of stuff.
Of course be careful I have bought a lot of stuff.
2007-03-14 16:06:50 · answer #5 · answered by Vanessa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ebay, Collectables. Put it on auction but have a certain price you won't go below. There is a word for but I haven't been on for awhile.(reserve price)
2007-03-14 16:09:28 · answer #6 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who cares what it's worth. That's something you should hold on to.
2007-03-14 16:04:43 · answer #7 · answered by Blue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to me,..nothing,..
but witht the sweat, funk,..body odor, dry rot,.. and maybe blood,...a couple hundred dollars to a novice collector.
2007-03-14 16:07:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋