Where Can I Sell An Old Policeman's Truncheon?

[viksy]

Hi i have an old wooden police mans truncheon with a leather strap that i tried to sell on ebay but they removed it as it's classed as a weapon. The only antiques shop by me is currently not buying and i can't seem to find any sites online to get rid of it. Does anyone know of any online sites i could sell it that specialises in these kind of things and also how much to ask to it. Any info would be much appreciated

[boxtops]

viksy, I've replied on your other thread. There's a 1960s one on eBay at the moment - just be very careful with the words you use when you are listing it (I note this one is listed under the Fancy Dress section) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/police-truncheon-/131275813777?pt=Adult_Fancy_Dress_UK&;hash=item1e90a5f391

[viksy]

Thanks boxtops i might do but I'm in a small town in Cornwall and the last auction there was hardly anyone there but you never know

[woofgang]

how much do you want for it?

[boxtops]

Send it to a bigger auction then, e.g. Truro, Exeter......

[viksy]

Make me an offer woofgang

[woofgang]

20 quid

[woofgang]

and I will pay recorded p and p

[Peter Pedant]

They must be sellable

the come up regularly on antiques roadshow
and dicko's deal

[viksy]

How do we go about it then? I don't think there's a private message option on here. And you'll want to see photos?

[cupid04]

Mr. c would like to know what wood it's made from and the weight and how old?

[Retrochic]

I deal in 1960's memorabilia. If its Victorian in good nick you may get up to £80 retail, £50 ish from a dealer. If its later than that it depends on condition. I have an Ebay shop and its no problem selling items like this -I recently sold a shillelagh which is technically a weapon. You can get around the filters by correct wording -do a Search using police memorabilia or similar and see examples of how to word the item.

[viksy]

I was going to do that but it's my second warning on ebay as they removed a toy cap gun for the same reason. They said if they catch it again my account will be suspended so i just don't want to risk it. I have no idea what wood it's made from but it's a very dark wood coating. It weighs about 350 grams and the length is 15 inches long (without the strap) there are some wear marks on one side of the hand grip where the fingers sit

[viksy]

Oh and I'm not sure the exact age, i just know it's old as was one of my great grandads possessions that he got from a friend. And he's been gone now for 22 years and he had it many years before then. I would say 60 ' s or earlier

[Henrietta]

This might sound weird but have you thought of selling it as a fetish item? There are many spanking/paddling sites and enthusiasts who MIGHT find your item interesting. This might mean trawling through quite a few "odd" sites and forums and probably although not illegal but not something you might want in your internet history especially if others use your computer.

[sandyRoe]

There are ways of clearing search history. This old policeman who had the truncheon, how old was he?

[janbee]

I still have my Dad's old wooden truncheon and hat. I wouldn't part with them for anything. Also have his old war time gas mask and tin helmet.

[viksy]

I'm not sure how old the police man was but my dad's telling me he had it before the 60's

[woofgang]

I have made a throwaway address if you are still interested in negotiation. I can't go as far as 80 quid though.
address
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[viksy]

Ok thanks I'll send you some pictures