No, I understand your post completely. I just think that HQ would be supportive of people rescuing badges rather than discouraging the practice because they are sacred to us. Whether someone profits off of it, it shouldn't matter, all that matters is that we recover them. At least that's how I view it.
How would one approach Nationals for establishing a program like Kappa's and Gamma Phi's? I believe that several Nationals do reimburse for rescued badges.