[kaokite]

As a dreaded collector and a Theta I have to say this whole "keeping things out of collectors hands" sometimes leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.

I know the intentions are good, but please don't make us out to be the bad guys. The bad guys, er gals, are those are the members who:
a) sell their badges for profit
or
b) don't take the time to establish what should happen to their badges after they pass away.

Same goes for photos, t-shirts and all other letters/logo branded items. If you don't want it anymore, donate it back to your chapter or HQ. Or find someone within the org who wants to buy it.. there are plenty of us who will buy items WITHOUT the need for ebay.

Also if you lose something or have it stolen, FILE A POLICE REPORT. If you have proof of the theft, collectors, ebay and sellers are usually very happy to work with you to return the item. The proof is CRITICAL to getting an auction cancelled! Personally, I think the item referenced in this thread was stolen or lost. I have a very difficult time believing that a consultant would sell her own pin.

Sorry for the rant, but thought it needed to be said.

Thanks
-Kaokite

p.s. one other item worth clarifying. Most of us collectors are greek. (I only know of one man who is not!) There seems to be a bit of a misconception about us being un-afilliated.