Wall pieces, Berlin


	Wall pieces: OK, so I understand that you...	Tip Rating:

By oja

on August 25, 2002

OK, so I understand that you want to take something Cold War-related home with you. Street souvenir vendors at Branderburger Tor will cater to such needs. You can buy a miniature Trabant, a DDR registration plate, pieces of East German uniform (or the whole one)... fair and square, although you're bound to pay too much. But don't ever, EVER buy the so-called pieces of the Wall! Not only are they way too expensive (5 DEM), they're false too. If you really have to have a piece of the infamous monument, go there and pick it yourself (but please please do it at the back side and leave the East Side Gallery untouched!).


	Wall pieces: Pieces of Wall sold everywhere	Tip Rating:

Updated By sabsi

on December 4, 2004

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Remains of Berlin wall

I don't know whether it's my eyes but the little pieces of wall that are sold in Berlin sometimes look a bit fake to me. Be careful!!!

If you really want one and you want to be sure it's a real one give me a shout and I might send you one of my little ones!


	Wall pieces: Don't expect authenticity	Tip Rating:

Updated By tauroctonia

on April 28, 2006

Most people on VT will tell you that, so I just wanna repeat it: don't buy pieces of the wall and expect that they are real. They are most probably not. In my eyes they are a waste of money.

I suggest instead to go to places with wall traces. You can take photos there and touch the original wall stone. There are not many places left, since, sadly, the wall is not always considered as a historical monument, but you will find remains here: - at the Topography of Terror exhibition behind the Martin-Gropius-Bau - the East Side Gallery near Warschauer Straße (= longest remaining piece of the wall - 1200 m) - Bernauer Straße - Mauerpark (Prenzlauer Berg) - Bornholmer Str. (Bösebrücke) For more details, have a look here: http://www.berlinermaueronline.de/berlin-guide/berlinermauer-heute.htm (website available in German)


	Wall pieces: In Berlin a lot of people are...	Tip Rating:

By Kozzmozz

on August 26, 2002

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In Berlin a lot of people are selling pieces of the 'original' Berlin wall, which was taken down in 1989. But beware ! All these pieces of rock aren't real, and are probably taken from the backyard of the salesman...


	Wall pieces: This is a danger and a tourist...	Tip Rating:

By canuckcj

on September 8, 2002

This is a danger and a tourist trap. At the flea markets they sell bits of pieces of rock that is suposed to be from The Wall. More then likely it isn't, and even if it is, it is illegal to take pieces from the wall. But even if you buy it from a vendor, there is no proof that you purchased it. Just be aware!


	Wall pieces: Don't buy a piece of history

on October 5, 2006

Beware of vendors selling pieces of the "Wall"... do you actually think that they are real?

Most of the wall has been dismantled and pieces are all over the world. Just leave it alone, and don't buy pieces from street vendors, unless you want a piece of concrete with spray paint on it... it is most likely fake


	Wall pieces: Get your piece

By tyerks

on October 24, 2003

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the guy who sells a piece of
the wall

Close by Checkpoint Charlie (and any other heavily touristed area), there are tons of people selling "pieces of the wall" Some are real, and sadly, some probably aren't. Use your best judgement, though. I bought a piece of the wall from a guy who had pictures of him chipping away at the wall, along with a certificate of authenticity.

Use your best judgement!


	Wall pieces: I know it must have been...

By kokiku

on August 27, 2002

I know it must have been really touching to see the Berlin Wall coming down on TV, but don't you dare to buy those little pieces of concrete offered for sale anywhere. Scratching it out of your homewalls would be a lot cheaper and have the same effect, except you save yourself from being exposed as the perfect tourist-fool.


	Wall pieces: Don't destroy history

By simolst

on December 5, 2006