I think my bid was the high bid. I just the seller an e-mail this morning. I'll let you know as soon as I hear something back!

Sorors, something really needs to be done about this. I know once before that e-bay sold our pin. National headquarters was contacted and I am not sure what happened after that. I know that only permited vendors are allowed to sell anything with Delta Sigma Theta on it and they have to be approved by national. We as collective organizations need to get together so something can be done. I also saw a ritual book for Order of Eastern Star on there once before. I told my aunt and mother who are both OES and they had a fit. So we are not the only ones they are hitting. Well I hope a soror is the one that purchased the pin.

[This message has been edited by Delta_Girl1913 (edited May 11, 2000).]

Well, we don't know the full story as to why the pin was sold from the estate. Maybe the owner passed away without stating what she wanted done with these items, and the family sold the things no one wanted or needed. I am curious what prompted this seller on eBay to purchase it. Had they seen other items being auctioned off at a high price because the members of the organizations wanted to "keep it in the family", and it was a quick way to make money?? I wonder how much the person actually paid at the estate sale.

Just remember, the pin, knowing the secrets, having the books, or whatever else, will NEVER make you a member of Delta! These things, if possessed, might seem to have its benefits to a person who isn't committed to the actual cause, but they are found out sooner or later. Also, remember that there are non members who have access to all of these items on the daily basis (workers at HQ). Yes, these items are important and held dear to those of us who are members, but it goes deeper than this.

Yes, as an Eastern Star, we hear about all sorts of things: rituals given away, thrown away, sold, auctioned,etc, but, as you all say, it's not just about the tangible things- it's about the Spirit.

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[This message has been edited by Salience (edited May 12, 2000).]

I just want everybody to know that I was able to beat everybody out for that pin. I made contact with the seller and I'm in the process of obtaining the item. It's staying in the family!

Congrats on obtaining the pin soror!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Congratulations Soror! That is truly great news!

CONGRATULATIONS SOROR!!
I am so grateful that you obtained the pin and that it is able to stay in the DELTA family where it belongs!!

Thank you so much, Soror! I think I speak for everyone when I say that we really appreciate your effort in keeping what's rightfully ours in the Delta Family.

Congrats to Delta Sigma Theta for keeping what was rightfully theirs in their family.

From those of us who aren't!!!!
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[This message has been edited by gypsy (edited May 16, 2000).]

Just wanted to give everybody an update on the ebay pin.
I received it mid-June and its in excellent condition.
RedAngel

Congratulations on retrieving the Delta Pin from unworthy and unreliable hands, especially from anyone who does not bear the name of Delta Sigma Theta! Once again, Congratulations.

Praise the Lord!

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